Ken "Professor" Philmore has passed - September 30, 2018

When Steel Talks extends condolences to the family and friends of Ken “Professor” Philmore. He will be missed.

• New York Champion Arranger Ken “Professor” Philmore Dies From Injuries Sustained In Vehicular Accident In Trinidad
  

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THE MISSION (1968) -- by Dalton Narine

The Saigon River glitters under moonlight, reflecting a sampan highway for Viet Cong en route to a firefight with American forces. 
(Image courtesy Hadi Zaher)

All night long, her flaxen hair shimmying like disco lights in the full moon, the river

Listen to Pan on the Road -- 2018 Republic Day J'ouvert in Woodbrook Trinidad

Pan on the Road -- Republic Day J'ouvert in Woodbrook Trinidad

Dr. Clifford Alexis has been awarded the Chaconia Medal (Silver)

When Steel Talks extends congratulations to Dr. Clifford Alexis.

Dr. Clifford Alexis has been bestowed one of Trinidad and Tobago’s highest honors, the Chaconia Medal (Silver)

Read more on Clifford Alexis 

Steel band rocks to Danforth Strong

Toronto Sun

The bullets that shattered a beautiful summer night along the Danforth were replaced Sunday with the joyous sounds of a sizzling steel band.

Just before 10 p.m. on July 22, gunshots rang out in one of the city’s most beloved and safest n

Neville Jules has been awarded the Chaconia Medal (Silver)

When Steel Talks extends congratulations to the legendary Neville Jules.

Neville Jules - has been awarded the Chaconia Medal (Silver) for long and meritorious service in the field of culture and community service as part of Trinidad & Tobago's #Repu

Watch Live Stream -- The Launch of Trinidad and Tobago Carnival 2019

Charity helps over 50s to play the pans

News Post Leader

People with a passion for trying something new have been learning to play pan drums with the Cramlington Caribbean Crew.

Northumberland, England - Twelve budding drummers were tutored in chords, scales and how to play tunes on the

Roxanne Fletcher: ‘Panning’ Between Banking And Music

Jamaica Gleaner

Jamaica, W.I. - When Roxanne Fletcher plays pan, she goes into a different plane.

As she rehearsed with the UWI Panoridim Steel Orchestra recently, the rhythm, created with every strike of the contoured steel drums, seemed to electr

Steel pan diplomacy

Starbroek News

Guyana, S.A. - China's Foreign Minister Wangi Yi (centre) applauding a steel pan player today at State House. Wang and a delegation paid a courtesy call on President David Granger (second from left) during a flying visit to Georgetown

CRELLIN ELEMENTARY FEATURED IN NEW DOCUMENTARY

 

A locally produced documentary, WINGS OF A DOVE will be premiering at Garrett 8 Cinemas on September 14 at 9:30AM. The documentary dives into a special project at Crellin Elementary School where the students, teaching staff, and volunteers joined

Film about Crellin Elementary steel drum project shown to 450 guests

by Mary Sincell McEwen A&E Editor

Watch Big 5 - We Comin' Again Concert on TV6

Big 5 on TV6 Interview

Pan Trinbago Elections Date Set

The Central Executive of Pan Trinbago met on Monday 17^th September 2018, to discuss issues affecting the organization including Panorama 2018 prize money and players incentives. Overtures are to be made to the NCC again, with regards to these matter

Andy Akiho: systems within systems

Composer and steely pan virtuoso brings the heat at Chamber Music Northwest, and tells ArtsWatch where the fire comes from

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018 // FEATURED, MUSIC // OREGON ARTSWATCH

Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band Travels Across Generations And Genres

Heard on All Things Considered

OLIVER WANG

The latest album from Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band, The Serpent's Mouth, walks a tightrope between embracing steel pan's melodious charm and its kitschy past.

Sesse Lind/Courtesy of the artist

Back in t

Riddim Section Carnival 2019

Riddim Section Carnival 2019

Condolences to Golden Hands Steel Orchestra

Dane Rosco Hinds, Arranger and Co-founder of Golden Hands, Steelpanist Extraordinaire passed on 9-9-18. He will be laid to rest on 14-9-18 at Guides Funeral Home San Fernando at 1: 30 pm.

Despers USA Takes 2018 New York Panorama Championship After Twenty Years - with Champion Arranger Odie Franklin

New York, USA -  As per the song, 2018 has been the Year For Love - and the year that Despers USA Steel Orchestra ended nineteen winless years of participating in the annual New York Panorama, capturing its seventh championship title in the process.

JJ's Bohemia featuring two rising stars

Staff Report

Scales is considered one of the most innovative steel pan musicians playing right now. He takes an instrument associated with cruise ships and beaches and challenges its boundaries to mimic the role of horns, piano or marimba.

As a st