By High Commission of St Lucia
(PRESS RELEASE VIA SNO) – The Laborie Pan project gave Saint Lucians in London a treat last week, with a one-off concert at the Saint Lucia High Commission Thursday (30th August).
The evening event wa
Celebrate the Life of Elliott "Ellie" Mannette.
Read more…
1999 NEA National Heritage Fellow Ellie Mannette performing at the 2017 NEA National Heritage Fellowships Awards Ceremony. Photo by Tom Pich
It is with great sadness that the National Endowment for the Arts acknowledges the
By Stephen Spark
Mangrove, 2018 Panorama champions. Photograph: Stephen Spark
It was my first time at Panorama for several years, but the warmth of the welcome dispelled the unsummery chill in the west London air – once I had managed to breach the d
Read more…
The late Elliot Anthony ‘‘Ellie’’ Mannette, creator of the only musical instrument of the 20th century.
By newsamericas
News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Weds. Sept. 5, 2018: There will be no funeral for the Caribbean-born musician and designer of the st
Read more…
Port-of-Spain, Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - The National Carnival Commission (NCC) of Trinidad and Tobago and Pan Trinbago continue to work together in the best interest of resolving ongoing financial challenges and, more specifically, toward resolvin
Read more…Brooklyn J'Ouvert 2018 - Pan, Mas, Oil and Powder - On the Road
Read more…When Steel Talks extends congratulations to Despers USA on their 2018 Panorama 2018 victory.
Supporter of the Steelpan Artform
Randy Weston performing at a Highlife Session in April 1963. Mr. Weston’s playing and composing emphasized the African roots of jazz, including in such albums as “Little Niles” and “Uhuru Afrika” (Swahili for “Freed
Read more…The annual J'Ouvert and West Indian American Day Parade are a kaleidoscope of colorful costumes, calypso and Caribbean cuisine.
The Adlib Steel Orchestra practices Friday in Freeport ahead of the West Indian Day Parade in Brooklyn. Photo Credit: Mic
Read more…
Ellie Mannette crafting a drum at his workshop in Morgantown, W.Va., in 2006. He was among the first to fashion a steel drum that had all the notes of the chromatic scale, so it could play any melody in any key.CreditCreditvia Mannette Musical Instr
Read more…
Family and friends gather in Detroit at Greater Grace Temple for Aretha Franklin’s funeral. Former President Bill Clinton, Smokey Robinson, and the Rev. Jesse Jackson will be among the speakers, with musical tributes by Ariana Grande, Faith Hill, Je
As we reflect on the Man called Ellie and the many aspects of this life, here is an article we wish to share with you. It was written by renowned reporter Terry Joseph (deceased) of Express Newspapers dated Tuesday October 31, 2000. It records Ellie'
Read more…With only a couple of days to go before New York 2018 Panorama, New York authorities have allowed the colonizer to terrorize the young people of Despers USA with impunity for the Summer. It's time for the mayor and authorities to step in and stop em
Read more…by Martin Albino
Patrick Thomas my Friend the modest Genius recently passed away in Queens, New York.As Manager of Savoys , Patrick successfully negotiated the band's sponsorship by Chase Manhattan Bank.His mission was to guide youths in the right
Read more…
When Steel Talks extends condolences to the friends and family of Ellie Mannette.
More on Ellie Mannette
_______________________________
A message from Mannette Instruments
“It is with a heavy heart, we announce the passing of Dr. Elliot
The executive of Pan Trinbago Inc. TC, wish to advice its members, that no official communication was sent out in relations to a date for Nomination Day for election of officers to the Central Executive.
The Extraordinary General Meeting called, on
Read more…
Sajid Javid has declined requests to allow wrongly detained Windrush citizens to see the Capita files. Photograph: Henry Nicholls/Reuters
The private company that handled the Windrush cases had a Home Office contract that paid extra money if more
Read more…
