VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) -- Enjoy a musical adventure through the sounds of the island at the Virginia International PAN Fest this weekend!
The Virginia International PAN Fest creates a tropical atmosphere that appeals to people of all ages that
Performers at Jazz ‘n Creole 2019 give ‘thumbs up’ to the experience
Johann Chukaree in action at the festival
“Steel pan being the only instrument invented in the 20th century…It’s the instrument of the Caribbean. It’s anonymous with Caribbean isla
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The steel pan’s cheerful yet melancholic chime has mesmerized Mike Kernahan since he was a young boy growing up near the oil fields of Palo Seco, Trinidad. It is in his blood, he says — his two uncles on his mother’s side were bo
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Government has no outstanding sums to pay to steelbands.
So said Culture Minister Nyan Gadsby-Dolly as she responded to a question in the Senate on Tuesday.
She said the records of the Ministry do not indicate tha
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Over the past half century, Irving Burgie has authored a treasury of timeless Caribbean songs for the stage, screen and popular recording and was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2007. His songs have sold more than 100 million records th
By JARED MCCALLISTER | NEW YORK DAILY NEWS | FEB 11, 2016 |
Harry Belafonte's 1956 "Calypso," the first gold album in music history, caused quite a stir for industry executives and the million-plus purchasers of the LP.
Before "Calypso," there had b
Rising Stars Youth Steel Orchestra
Rawlston Charles, an immigrant from Trinidad and Tobago, promoted Calypso and Soca music to the world through his record store and his music label, Charlie's Records.
Tina Charles knows what it is like to be on the big stage.
Charles, after all, is
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Seventeen years ago, actor Robert DeNiro introduced a film festival that featured independent features, narratives, shorts and family friendly films. Panel discussions, celebrated personalities, original art works, a platform to showc
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Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - While Point Fortin may be the smallest Borough in Trinidad, hometown heroes like visually impaired panist Michael Toussaint and former national footballer Reynold Carrington have the world taking n
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Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - “My vision for the instrument is to be able to capture the hearts of those who don’t understand and appreciate what pan is, what it’s about, and what it can do for us as a nati
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Sit back and dream of warm weather, cool drinks and hot music.
River City Brass has that last one covered, closing its 37th season with a trip to the islands.
Its “Caribbean Carnivale” concert series will feature
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During the 1950’s steelband competition was a regular feature of Carnival celebrations. This included not only a band competition, but, also a tenor pan competition for individual players noted for their dexterity. These were the early pioneers. Part
On what keeps his passion for the instrument going - Bowie Sonnie Bowei says:
“At first, it was the uniqueness of the instrument and the positive reactions on the faces of people who listen to pan for the first time. Now, it is the joy that it bring
World of pan on the web
For the "When Steel Talks" website, the numbers tell a lot of the story: 17677 members (and growing) having 10,034 discussions and viewing 12,686 photos and 7,291 videos.
A production of Basement Recordings, the internation
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AMBRIDGE — It has represented Ambridge in the Rose Bowl parade and warmed a crowd for Steven Spielberg in San Francisco.
The Ambridge Area High School Steel Drum Band has showcased its mood-lifting, Caribbean-seasoned music far and wide.
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Newsday
Pan Trinbago president Beverly Ramsey-Moore says moves are afoot to host the medium-band category of next year's Panorama competition in her native Tobago.
Ramsey-Moore told Sunday Newsday she met recently with Tobago House of Assembly (THA)
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