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‘We have become a team’: Toronto Caribbean carnival producers join management board to help festival thrive
Toronto, Canada - ....For years, there’s been tension between masquerade bands, steelpan and calypso performers who produce the
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North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada - On Sunday afternoon crowds gathered at The Polygon to bid farewell to a photographic exhibition that celeb
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The Carnival will take place on Sunday
Luton Carnival 2022Luton, England, U.K. - The Luton International Carnival procession route has been released as excitement builds for the annual festivities.
The carnival, which will take place o
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London, England - Notting Hill Carnival organisers, masqueraders and steelpan players were able to get a preview of the new king’s style when Charles, then Prince of Wales, visited The Tabernacle in Powis Square on 13 July 2022, eight days
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Saltire Steelband
Clackmannanshire, Scotland, U.K. - Established in 2013, the Saltire Steelband is one of only two bands in Scotland playing Trinidadian steel pans.
To celebrate a decade of performing, Saltire Steel has
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Chris Searle interviews master of the jazz steel pan LEON FOSTER THOMAS on the release of his album Calasanitus
England, U.K. - Musical snobbery has often consigned the beauty and melodism of steel pan as a lower form of musical instr
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Playing on for Patrick: Members of Proman Starlift Steel Orchestra play a song in tribute to former Pan Trinbago president Patrick Arnold at the Grand Stand, Queen's Park Savannah, Port of Spain on Thursday evening.Trini
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Metronomes Steel OrchestraLondon, United Kingdom - Metronomes Steel Orchestra, one of the most renowned steelbands in the United Kingdom, was formed in 1973 by Irvin Corridan and Phil Dubique. ‘Metro’ has developed into an integral part o
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Global - Every once in a while, a new virtual instrument comes along that captures its subject so well, it becomes the new benchmark. Such is the case with Andy Narell Steel Pans — The Ellie Mannette Collection. Watch steel pan mas
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Shaun Bennett playing the steelpanFlorida, USA - University of North Florida graduate Shaun Bennett’s passion for music started when he was a child. It has served him well throughout his studies and professional career as a musician an
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Creekside School’s steel drum bandNew York, USA - The live music scene at the Lilac Festival is an eclectic mix of national artists, Rochester area bands and a chance for local students to take center stage. A special ensemble of st
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Hundreds of parents and students recently protested cuts in arts and special education programs at the Edmonds School District board meeting. The district has to cut its budget by almost $12 million.Washington, USA
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The UW steelband performs at an Earth Day celebration in Red SquareWashington, USA - The UW Percussion Ensemble performs brand new music for percussion written by UW student composers and ensemble members. The group presents
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The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and the Arts as well as the Unit
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Antigua Grammar School (AGS) panistsAntigua & Barbuda, W.I. - The Antigua Grammar School (AGS) walked away with the top prize for the 2023 British High Commission’s Commonwealth Day Pan Playoff.
Government House came alive yest
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Participants in the competition pose for a photo during the ceremony on FridayPhilipsburg, Sint Maarten, W.I. - The 2023 Calypso Barbara Junior Calypso and Road March Competition and the Dow Musical Foundation Interscholastic Steel
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“Music is a universal language”
Tri-Cities Steel Band AssociationTri-Cities, Washington, USA - The Tri-Cities Steel Band Association is a non-profit organization promoting world music through education and music performance. Kyle Cal
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Herman Johnston, who developed the Echophone steelpanFlorida, USA - On Monday (April 30, 2001) Mr. Johnston, who moved his family to Spring Hill from New York 12 years ago, died at home after a four-year battle with prostate cancer.
....The former
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Robert Greenidge with his Triple-secondTrinidad & Tobago, W.I. - The triple-second was never featured in Desperadoes Steel Orchestra. Nevertheless, it is one of the signature voices and achievements of the late, great Rudolph Charles. The instrumen
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