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Rag Storm Drama Continues....by Sharmain Baboolal

WTH! Fake News?
Nope, it’s true.
So you thought that the Panorama Drama ended on February 22nd when Justice Kevin Ramcharan granted an injunction that cleared the way for Exodus to change their tune of choice for the Finals of the 2019 Panorama comp

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Legend -- Lincoln Noel - Master Craftsman - Steelpan Tuner

Lincoln Noel - Master Craftsman - Steelpan Tuner

Also known as “The Pan Doctor,” Lincoln Noel was one of Trinidad & Tobago’s most celebrated Pan Tuners in his day.

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Two of the greats in one video. Natasha Joseph and Jimi Phillips

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Who plays the steelpan on Talking Heads' 1977 song, "Uh-oh, Love Comes to Town"?

Does anyone know the answer to this mystery?

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Kendall Williams named as new arranger for Pan Elders

Kendall Williams will be the 2020 Panorama arranger for the defending Medium Band champions Pan Elders Steel Orchestra.

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Meet Jenica Henry - New York, USA

Celebration of Women and the Steelpan Art Form

New York, USA - “Set Goals, Stay Focused and don’t be afraid to fail (pressure can either bust pipes or make diamonds….and you, darling, are diamond material). Also don’t get caught up in changing who y

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Invaders Steel Orchestra pioneer Errol Zephyrine has NOT passed

When Steel Talks is pleased to announce that Errol "Augmented" Zephyrine is alive and well. He was one the Invaders Steel Orchestra pioneers and standout musicians. He also represented Starlift Steel Orchestra in the Trinidad and Tobago National S

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Meet Dianne Ariel Whiteman - Trinidad & Tobago

“....My father David R.C. Graham aka ‘Heshimu’ (deceased) who was also a former panist and drummer for Skiffle, was my main influencer to play pan and I believe that when I play pan now, he’s smiling in heaven and our souls are connected.”

The t

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Steelband woes in the Spice Isle

“Selfishness, greed, and maliciousness”.

The New Day

Those were the words used by the Grenada Steelbands Association (GSA) in launching a broadside against a rival faction that has moved to unseat the incumbent President, Jason Skeete.

The G

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Pan Elders and Duvone Stewart Part Ways

From Pan Elders

"Good Morning... As the saying goes..."nothing lasts forever". With that said, the Executive committee wishes to formally announce the resignation of Mr. Duvone Stewart as arranger for Pan Elders Steel Orchestra. We understand that wh

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Meet Tressy Edwards - Trinidad & Tobago -- Celebration of Women and the Steelpan Art Form

“Being a member of Phase II, it is very humbling yet proud for me. I love it there because we are all like family - everyone with their own personalities but we get along for one purpose. I love the rigorous practice sessions and just to acknowledge

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Happy Birthday to Hueloy Yip Young - global promoter and supporter of all things Pan

When Steel Talks extends birthday greetings to Hueloy Yip Young..

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A Look at Second Place and Panorama - 1963 to Present

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Meet Demri Pelle - Antigua and Barbuda -- Celebration of Women and the Steelpan Art Form

“So many bonds are formed in the panyard between people of all ages. There’s a deep sense of love each person shares for the artform, and that love is carried on stage. Those 8-10 minutes mean everything to me. Panorama is an experience like no oth

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Desert Winds Steel Orchestra to perform April 7

WickenburgSun.com

Sunday, April 7, the Friends of Music conclude their 45th season with this final, free concert performed by The Desert Winds Steel Orchestra scheduled for 2 p.m. at the Wickenburg Community Center. The doors open at 1:30 p.m. and r

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Duvone Stewart and CHS Steel - "Englishman in New York" -- "Trini in Baltimore."

Duvone taught the students "Englishman in New York," which he has renamed to "Trini in Baltimore."

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Meet Lin Tao 陶霖 - Shanghai, China - Celebration of Women and the Steelpan Art Form

“I just found out it is a quite fun and interesting instrument with a very unique sound... Not many Chinese people saw or knew this instrument before, actually. My family and friends are very supportive with this new instrument I introduced to them.

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The Cobre Steel Band

With a fruitful, 30-year career under its belt, the Cobre Steel Band has won a spot in the musical tastes of Cubans

author: Eduardo Palomares Calderón

SANTIAGO DE CUBA.– With a fruitful, 30-year career under its belt, the Cobre Steel Band has won

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Meet Danica Livingston - Trinidad & Tobago -- Celebration of Women and the Steelpan Art Form

“I remember one year we had a performance in South on Mother’s Day and Len “Boogsie” Sharpe stopped the bus to buy flowers for every female player on the bus, whether or not you were a mother. It’s little things like those that go a long way within

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Pan to reach pinnacle of acceptability through sport… by Sandra Blood

Pan anthem for T&T Olympic medalling athletes

What are our thoughts surrounding T&T’s national anthem to be played ‘by a T&T steel orchestra’ at Olympic Games or other international games when T&T athletes are being medalled?

President of TTOC, Brian

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