In Rememberance of Herman "Rock" Johnston died April 30 2001 (14 yrs ago)
The most underrated Tenor Pan Player and Tuner, May God Bless his Soul, http://www.bestoftrinidad.com/steelband/johnston.html
Read more…The most underrated Tenor Pan Player and Tuner, May God Bless his Soul, http://www.bestoftrinidad.com/steelband/johnston.html
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I received an e-mail from the Ministry of the Arts and Multiculturalism requesting an E-Pan on loan for a display that they were putting together for participation in an expo in Surinam. The presentation was a display of pan from its inceptio
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Brooklyn Steel Orchestra (BSO) is a collective of young and talented musicians, hungry for knowledge and determined to progress the Steel Pan in their community. Coming up this August, an opportunity to not only share our talents and experiences, b
Read more…When Steel Talks extends birthday greeting to champion arranger Robert Greenidge....
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PAN TRINBAGO on Morning Edition TV6 APRIL 11TH 2015 - KEITH DIAZ, RICHARD FORTEAU. INTERVIEWER – FAZEER MOHAMMED
Fazeer Mohammed: Mr. Forteau can you give us any clarity as to when the next Executive elec
Read more…My Vote as the Best Steel Band in the 20th Century, #1 and #2 would be, #1 Panam North Stars, #2 Desperadoes.
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Princeton, New Jersey, USA - On an early cool Spring day Brooklyn, New York-based Crossfire Steel Orchestra took to the road and headed south for a command performance at Princeton University. This concert was presented as part of the World Percus
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The family of the late Bertie Marshall is looking for original LPs of Hylanders Steelband recordings. Unfortunately the ones in our possession were broken during a house move. We would prefer Lps in original jackets in playable condition and
Read more…Can somebody tell me Who is the Inventor of Today's DOUBLE SECOND that is Standardized presently? I thought it was Ellie Mannette, I always find myself saying "Ellie Double Second".(See Attachment).
Read more…Recently a friend brought it to my attention that there is a decline in 'Steelbandman/woman" What we have now is Panmen/women, what do you think?
Read more…At one time "the hill was alive with the sound of music" Despers. music, but it don't look so these days. For Panorama they had to relocate once more to round the savannah because of the violence on the hill. This is so sad because to me it seems lik
Read more…Hello People, Do any of you all know "How many men made the Single Second?" I am asking this question because one of our Comrades think that this is an Intelligent question to ask and the Questions that I usually ask are not. (this question is for in
Read more…BEDE, I love this, so let me shed some light on the issue, Anthony Williams invented the first double second in 1950, one year after he invented the 4ths & 5ths notes assesment order or the "spider web" tenor pan, the double second derived from the 4
Read more…For instance, the best arranger, the best tuner, the front line from Trinidad All Stars, the rhythm section from Exodus, the bass section from Phase II etc, etc.
Read more…BEDE, I love this, so let me shed some light on the issue, Anthony Williams invented the first double second in 1950, one year after he invented the 4ths & 5ths notes assesment order or the "spider web" tenor pan, the double second derived from the 4
Read more…As we are the founders of the Steel orchestra, it is fitting, I think, that we should have some kind of presence in that world competition. If you agree make your selections. The selections having been made, I would like also to have some suggestion
Read more…As we are the founders of the Steel orchestra, it is fitting, I think, that we should have some kind of presence in that world competition. If you agree make your selections. The selections having been made, I would like also to have some suggestion
Read more…I think it will be an excellent idea to use arrangers like Ray, Robert, Andy and others whose bands are not participating for the judges, call it an experiment.
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