FIU Investigating Financial Irregularities in Local Steelband

The New Today Newspaper

Grenada, W.I. - A leading and influential figure in the steelband movement is now formally under investigation by the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) for alleged financial irregularities.

THE NEW TODAY understands from relia

Guyana to get American Chamber of Commerce (Major Economic, Cultural, Impact for years to come)

Caribbean Life

Georgetown, Guyana:   With the country racing towards becoming an oil producer by 2020, the American Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM) is moving to setup a branch here to cater for a growing number of United States companies investing in oi

Notting Hill Carnival will return to its roots and honour Windrush Generation, new director pledges

Matthew Phillip at the launch of this year’s Notting Hill Carnival (Alex Coley)

‘Back to Carnival’s roots’ Matthew Philip, Director of the Trust, who leads the Mangrove Steelband and manages the Tabernacle events space in Notting Hill, told i: “We’

Mayor pays tribute to pan man…

San Fernando Mayor Junia Regrello during a press conference at City Hall, San Fernando. PHOTO BY ANIL RAMPERSAD.

MEMBERS of the pan fraternity turned out in large numbers Monday to bid final farewell to Steve Achaiba, the last captain and arranger

Antigua & Barbuda Panorama 2018 - Order of Appearance

1.  Hells Gate Steel Orchestra
2.  Halcyon Steel Orchestra 
3.  Original Steel Orchestra
4.  Harmonites International Steel Orchestra
5.  Ebonites Steel Orchestra 
6.  Panache Steel Orchestra
7.  East Vibes Steel Orchestra 
8.  Gemonites Steel Orche

Antigua & Barbuda - What the bands are playing for Panorama 2018

Antigua & Barbuda National Panorama Steelband Music Competition

The Anatomy of Panorama 2018 - Quick Chart

St. John’s, Antigua & Barbuda, W.I. - In one week there will be a rematch of nine steel orchestras in the steelband musical meet-up, known as

Music to the ears

Kiran Mehta is a Mumbai-based journalist

Gather notes from every continent at the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix, Arizona

In the Lesser Antilles section, I feel like I’ve walked into a carnival with a jewel-encrusted outfit on display, complet

Summer Music Series: Mango Groove Band Leader Crafts Steel Drums in Conway

Eric Rollnick began playing drums when he was 8. Twenty years later, he was bitten by the "Pan Jumbie," and he remains enthralled by steel drums traditional to Trinidad and Tobago.

CREDIT PETER BIELLO / NHPR

Eric Ro

Pan Trinbago Inc. will be convening an Extraordinary General Meeting

Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Pan Trinbago Inc. will be convening an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) on Thursday 23^rd August 2018 at the Communication Workers Union Hall, 146 Henry Street, Port of Spain, at 5:00 p.m.

Members have been given the mand

Panorama Preview - UK

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- Calyps'Atlantic
- Calypsociation - steelpan music
- Commandant Coustou
- Ebony SB
- ...

Scholar explains his song “Pum Pum”

A 2018 calypso release from eight times Calypso Monarch, Findley “Scholar” Jeffrey in which he blamed Chairman of the Spicemas Corporation (SMC), Kirk Seetahal for the cancellation of Panorama 2017 is causing quite a stir on the island.

Scholar defen

Pan Tune evokes support, raises eyebrows for others - Pum Pum {Soca 2018} {Calypso} - Scholar

Ed Reid

Kirk Seetahal was the CEO of Spicemas Corporation (SMC), which is the Organization that runs Grenada Carnival.

From what I have gathered, last year (2017) the Grenada Panorama was cancelled while the Bands were literally lining up to enter t

First Church celebrates with Taste of Caribbean Yard Party July 29

The Republican Journal

Steelin' Thunder Steel Drum Band will play for picnic and concert at First Church in Belfast July 29.

Pan Trinbago extends condolences and sympathies to the families and friends of Steve Achaiba and Kenrick Millinton

Pan Trinbago Inc T.C. joins with the national cultural community in mourning the passing of two steelpan veterans.

Steven “Steve” Achaiba and Kenrick “Parelle” Millington were both members of the south-based Hatters Steel Orchestra.

The former was

Thousands to gather for marimba and steelpan fest in Johannesburg

By Ano Shumba

Music in Africa

‘Steel Impressions’ family band spotlights Caribbean culture

News12 Long Island

Farmingdale, Long Island, NY, USA  -  Long Island’s own Steel Impressions Steel Band is putting a spotlight on Caribbean culture through music.

The band says they are the only family steel band on Long Island.

O.V. Solomon came

Kensington & Chelsea Art Weekend: Steelband leader Sonny Black amongst local heroes set to be honoured

Gor London

London’s unsung cultural heroes will be honoured at a major arts festival launching this week.

More than 50 galleries, studios and venues will offer talks, tours and pop-up exhibitions for the Kensington & Chelsea Art Weekend. The event, w

Has Politics Killed Panorama? - St.Lucia

LUCELEC Pantime Steel Orchestra: Did they huddle to pray for a win or for the government to take Panorama more seriously?

by  CLAUDIA ELEIBOX - The Star

Rain poured in burdensome beads last Friday night as patrons of the annual Panorama competition

Ellie Mannette Festival of Steel -- is live now.

Ellie Mannette Festival of Steel -- is live now