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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.”

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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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Sad news of the passing of a son of the soil and Icon of our national instrument - Ossie George

by Suzette Jackie

Sad news of the passing of a son of the soil and Icon of our national instrument Ossie George, who departed this life this morning at Calgary, Alberta, Canada. He was a very close friend of Len '' Boogsie'' Sharpe and the father of

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Meet Jeanelle Alexander - Trinidad & Tobago -- Celebration of Women and the Steelpan Art Form

“I would urge them to remain passionate and remember the reason they first wanted to play pan; childhood memories especially, I feel, affects this futuristic decision to move forward and be a pan player. Always strive for excellence and knowledge to

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Meet Jryck Williams - Trinidad & Tobago - Celebration of Women and the Steelpan Art Form

“There are so many people who don’t have “big ranks” in the pan world but have amazing ideas and visions for our national instrument that would be so beneficial. I would give people an opportunity to come together, every steelband family and share

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With Spicemas and Panorama less than five months away, the Grenada SteelBands Association (GSA) is still beset by infighting.

THE NEW TODAY understands that the current executive led by Jason Skeete has written to the Minister of Culture, Senator Nolan Cox warning him of reprisals if the government entertains another group that is made up of some pannists associated with th

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Meet Syanne Fleming - New York, USA -- Celebration of Women and the Steelpan Art Form

“For me personally, I am most proud of throwing myself into learning a new Pan (cello) when I first began playing with PESO, and I am still currently playing it and loving it. When it comes to the Pan community, I am most proud of the continuous str

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If an 808-style drum programming can get you kicked off of a Billboard chart - what will the sound of a steelpan playing a Soca riff get you?

Lil Nas X’s ‘Old Town Road’ Was a Country Hit. Then Country Changed Its Mind

The viral phenomenon blew up so fast radio professionals had to rip it from YouTube to play it on the air, and the music industry is still scrambling to decide what, exact

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Meet Megan-Leigh Langton-Attang - Trinidad & Tobago -- Celebration of Women and the Steelpan Art Form

“To the young female panists reading this who are dreaming of becoming involved with the steelpan as a career I say, “Yes, please do. There is room for you.” I think the only limitations on steelpan start with the individual holding the views. Don’t

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