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Neville Jules at When Steel Talks Studios
There are a collective few who bear the distinction of being universally recognized as members of that unique, and special fraternity we at When Steel Talks refer to as Giants and Titans of “Pan and the Ste
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Trinidad, Port of Spain - In a year which began with a historic 10th National Panorama victory, for us to consider Classical Jewels XI to be the pinnacle of 2017 speaks volumes.
Huge volumes.
Classical Jewels XI wi
Read more…YVONNE WEBB -Newsday
The decision of the Cousoumeh Caravan to marry the potency of the steelpan with its rich heritage, in a musical form where the players become the actors, and the music they bring forth, becomes the message, is reaping large divid
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Allan Gervais was one of the finest tuners in his era. He was quick and excelled on all the steelpan instruments. He was considered to be one of the best, if not, the best, with respect to the maintenance of the instruments and was able to bring out
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He is one of the most important improvisational panist and soloist in the history of Pan. Emmanuel “Jack” Riley - Master Panist, Steelpan Tuner
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by Marlene Gomez
Bert,Pewee as was called by many was born on 20th October1935 and died on 26th February 1996. My dad was truly a devoted father to his 11 children, 7 boys and 4 girls and was self- employed as a steel pan entrepreneur and tuner .He w
Attention: the closing date for nominees for the upcoming USSA elections has been extended to October 19th 2017. Participants wishing to pay their dues can do so at 9211 Flatlands Avenue, Brooklyn, New York, between the hours of 7:00 p.m. to 8:30
Read more…Machel Montano Japan Tour - Aug. 10-15, 2017 Footage from the Yosakoi Festival in Kochi, and concerts at Koza in Nagoya and Club Cactus in Tokyo. Big up Selector Hemo for hosting the journey. Songs: Machel Montano - Waves Machel Montano - Fast Wine M
Read more…Yorshire Evening Post
FRIENDS and colleagues have paid tribute to StClair Morris, who became the first teacher in Leeds to offer instruction in Caribbean-style music played on the steel pan.
Mr Morris, who died last week, had come to Yorkshire from
Read more…The PU Steel Band course will focus on the history and performance practice surrounding the steel drum band and its traditional musics from Trinidad and Tobago. The r
On the day of questions for the USSA board trustees only two persons will be allowed from each band . Members wishing to ask questions can give their questions to the representing captains and managers of the bands to be answered .
Read more…Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Following the success of their most recent concert in July 2017, the Codrington Pan Family is back with another dynamic night of entertainment for the entire family!
‘De Legacy’ the concert, will be held on Saturday Octobe
Read more…The Herald News
JOLIET – What started as an honors class project for Joliet Junior College student Joseph Garcia and natural sciences professor Dr. Andy Morrison has morphed into a very unique scientific research project, combining science and music.
Read more…TRE GREAVES -- Nation News
On Friday the Sticks ‘n’ Tones steel band defeated six other bands to claim the top spot in Panorama. The keenly contested event came off at the Central Broward Regional Park, and today thousands have returned to the same v
Read more…Trinidad and Tobago Guardian
Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Following last evening’s staging of We goin’ down Sando steelband concert by the International Steelband Foundation (ISF) at the Southern Academy for the Performing Arts (SAPA), the national inst
Trinidad Express Newspapers
Soca artist Rodney “Benjai” Le Blanc accompanies Skiffle Bunch Steel Orchestra, while performing his hit song “Phenomenal” during the International Steelband Foundation concert titled "We Going Down Sando" held a
Winifred Atwell was a Trinbagonian pianist who enjoyed great popularity in Britain and Australia from the 1950s with a series of boogie-woogie and ragtime hits, selling over 20 million records.
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South Florida Caribbean News
The Melo Groove Steele Orchestra
by Jason Walker
SOUTH FLORIDA – Steel Pan or steel drums were created in the Caribbean islands of Trinidad and Tobago in the early 1930s. The Steel Pan is a unique form of musical expr
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