BIRDSONG BEGINS 2013 PANORAMA PREPARATIONS

Birdsong Steel Orchestra has chosen world renowned panist Andy Narell to compose and arrange its music in 2013 for the band’s 40th appearance at the Panorama competition.

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Best of Panazz

Twenty years ago , when I was searching throughout Trinidad for quality  oil drums to have our bass pans made, I could  never have  imagined that I would now be  producing a "BEST OF PANAZZ" compilation -- Wow !

The Pan Ramajay Competition was  one

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‘Going for Gold’ - Exodus Steel Orchestra, Machel, Chaka Khan, Pit Bull join in

Newsday

Exodus Steel Orchestra Performs Gold

Trinidad and Tobago - PART PROCEEDS from sales of, the “Going For Gold” album will go to an investment fund for development of the music industry. Planning Minister Dr Bhoe Tewarie made the announcement du

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Steelpan Education Job Opening - Southeastern, Virginia - Apply by 12/3

Please email me if you are interested in applying for the job opening below.  The job description is attached.

Position Title: Rhythm Project Associate Director

The Rhythm Project is an after-school world percussion program that uses Caribbean Steelp

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HAPPY THANKSGIVING

To all WST members in the U.S. we join with you and give thanks.

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Merle Albino De Coteau inducted into the Hall of Fame of the Sunshine Awards

On Saturday 27th October 2012, Merle Albino DeCoteau, was inducted to the Hall of Fame of the Sunshine Awards in Manhattan New York for her remarkable contribution to culture over the years. Apparently Merle Albino DeCoteau is the first female to be

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Brooklyn Philharmonic and Sonatas Steel Orchestra Make History

‘Flows Beneath’ captures the Tale of Two Cities while mimicking the existence and true life of a Brooklyn Steel Orchestra

 

New York, USA - In an historic pairing the Brooklyn Philharmonic and Sonatas Steel Orchestra performed together at the World F

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Silence of the pan people

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Panmen happy for $1,000 stipend

Trinidad Express

PAN players will receive their $1,000 stipend for next year's Carnival, Arts and Multiculturalism Minister Dr Lincoln Douglas has said.

Douglas made the statement yesterday as he presented the instruments of appointment for the commi

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El Cerrito new home to Caribbean music center

MercuryNew.com

EL CERRITO -- While its setting and mild climate may not resemble a Caribbean island in any way, the city has become a center for steel drum music, a style that originated in Trinidad and Tobago, islands off the coast of Venezuela.

Ste

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Panmaster Robert Greenidge will receive the 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award at the Caribbean American Heritage Awards

South Florida Caribbean News

WASHINGTON, DC - World acclaimed panmaster Robert Greenidge has been at the forefront of spreading awareness and exposure of the steel pan, the national instrument of Trinidad and Tobago.

On Friday, Nov. 16 at 8 p.m. he

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NIU Steelband Does It Again - Freddie Harris III Guest Stars

DeKalb, Illinois - NIU (Northern Illinois University) Steelband once again showed why it has one of the most successful steelband music programs in the world. Led by Liam Teague and Clifford Alexis, the DeKalb, Illinois-based university has been aggr

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Condolences to the family and friends of Angela Cropper

When Steel Talks extends our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Angela Cropper. Ms. Cropper made a profound impact on the lives of many WST's members. Ms. Cropper passed on November 12, 2012.

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Steelpan Education Job Opening - Southeastern Virginia

Please email me if you are interested in applying for the job opening below.  The job description is attached.

Position Title: Rhythm Project Associate Director

The Rhythm Project is an after-school world percussion program that uses Caribbean Steelp

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Condolences to the family of steelpan tuner Leroy Ali Williams

When Steel Talks extends our sympathy to the family and friends of Leroy Ali Williams.  Mr. Williams passed on Saturday November 10, 2012.

In 1943 Leroy Ali Williams, born in Trinidad, found himself growing up in an area where music was a big part o

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Listening to Dr Douglas Live on radio

At the moment I am listening to a radio program call "Crab in the Barrel" Keith Diaz call in the show, he and the Minister duke it out, anyhow when the announcer ask Keith a question HE HANG UP THE PHONE ON THE ANNOUNCER....Keith you show the world y

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the First Panorama

Trinidad Express

For over 50 years the world enjoyed the scintillating music of Trinidad's steelband. Audiences all over the world were spellbound and amazed that such a rich tonal quality of music could come from discarded steel drums.

After decades

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What really matters... We've lost more than 18,000 of 20,000 genius elders in the last 10 years

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WestJet launches daily, non-stop service to Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago

CALGARY, Nov. 15, 2012 /CNW/ - Media are welcome to join WestJet guests on Friday, November 16 as the airline launches daily, non-stop service to Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago as part of its 2012/2013 winter schedule.

Media representatives are i

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Youngsters set to steel the shows

Youngsters set to steel the shows

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