He is one of the most prolific, well-known songwriters to have ever walked the planet. With over 600 (six hundred) songs under his belt and to his credit, his songs have shaped and influenced generations. And in no short order he is one of the great
Read more…St Kitts and Nevis (WINN): Cayon Pantastics once again dominated the National Steel Pan Competition to walk away as champions for the third consecutive year.
The team amassed 265 points to edge out the EBJ Harmonics Steel Orchestra who scored 257 po
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By Eric Lagatta
The Columbus Dispatch
Franklinton Preparatory Academy on the West Side is one of only a few high schools in central Ohio to offer a steel-drum band.
In the middle of December in Ohio, the Caribbean-infused melodies filling the music
Read more…2019 Trinidad Music Releases
jus remember ONE HAND DOH CLAP
Merry Christmas and Seasons Greetings to EVERYONE
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During the months leading up to Christmas, parang music can be heard just about everywhere in Trinidad.
The twin-island nation of Trinidad and Tobago is famous for calypso and soca, infectious music that takes center stage during th
2018 Panorama finalists receive cheques
Pan Trinbago president Beverly Ramsey-Moore, centre, and NCC CEO Colin Lucas, third from right, alongside steelband representatives, from left, Hollister Smith of Pan Elders (mediu
Trinidad Newsday -- 
In this January 26, 2018 file photo work men put the final touches on the North Stand of the Queen's Park Savannah, Port of Spain just in time for the Panorama semi-finals for medium and large steel bands on January 28. This will
Trinidad Express Newspapers
Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - The race is on to complete the new North Park facility for Carnival 2019, says National Carnival Commission (NCC) chairman Winston “Gypsy” Peters.
The multi-event layout, which will replace the
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Finalists in this year’s National Panorama competitions will receive their prizes (cheque) tomorrow.
The presentation will take place at the National Carnival Commission V.I.P. Lounge, Queen’s Park Savannah, Port of Spain, on Saturday December
Read more…Matter of Concern
This have been bothering me for some time now. If your not sitting in public office or don’t have a genuine interest or mutual support in being an integral part of the political affairs for the Pan Fraternity, I would suggest that y
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From the responses to our “Big Question” in yesterday’s edition of the Express, there are mixed views on the decision of the National Carnival Commission (NCC) not to continue with the construction of the North Stand, the iconic facility set up in t
Read more…Meyer Levin’s Steelband Program Shines at 2018 Winter Concert
From student to steelband teacher: Damany “Bob” James adds new chapter in musical career...
New York,
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Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. -The absence of the North Stand may save the National Carnival Commission [NCC] significant money, but without a viable alternative, it may cost Pan Trinbago millions in ticket revenue.
President o
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Photo Provided Members of the John Marshall Steel Drum Band will travel to Chicago this week for an international conference. Pictured are, from left, front, Paige Wallace, Lakyn Phillips, Hannah Lynch, Kailey Filben, Sarah Fitzpatrick and Leah Reus
Read more…All societies have art that most reflect their people. These pieces allow you to feel a culture. It’s not the tourist view; it’s the native view. And it’s the rare, gifted artist who creates these masterpieces. Ken “Professor” Philmore is one of thos
Port of Spain, Trinidad: December 6, 2018: The National Carnival Commission of Trinidad and Tobago (NCC) joins with the nation in remembering Fred Mitchell, widely and better known as The Mighty Composer, who passed away on December 5, 2018, followinTrinidad Express Newspapers
The North Stand is no more. After months of speculation about abolishing the North Stand at the Queen’s Park Savannah, Port of Spain, National Carnival Commission chairman Winston “Gypsy” Peters has confirmed there will
Read more…By: Brooke Chaplain
GLEN DALE, W Va. (WTRF) - It's been an eventful year for the John Marshall High School Steel Drum Band: from performing over Skype with the West Virginia Department of Education to performing at the West Virginia Music Educators
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