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Cousoumeh in Siparia ...top class jazz expected
JOAN RAMPERSAD Thursday, May 18 2017 - Newsday |
COUSOUMEH, in layman terms, refers to the “coming together” of a number of variables in a holistic way.
For the Deltones Institute of Steel Drums and Music, host of the event, Cousoumeh represents
Read more…Petoskey Steel Drum Band takes over Tulip Time
Bringing up the rear of Tulip Times festival’s Muziekparade was the Petoskey High School Steel Drum Band.
By Jake.Allen / @hollandsentinel.com / 616-546-4273
Hawaiian shirts, a red double-decker trailer and of course steel drums was the scene at Eig
ST. PATRICK SCHOOL STEEL ORCHESTRA WINS VIRGINIA INTERNATIONAL PAN FEST COMPETITION
by ERNICE GILBERT
The Virgin Islands Consortium
ST. CROIX — The St. Patrick School Steel Orchestra are the “grand champions” of the Virginia International Pan fest (VIP) Competition held on May 13, in Virginia Beach, Virginia, announced the group on
Read more…‘TRUE VETERAN,’ Calypsonian “BRIGO,” PASSES
Samuel Abraham was a Trinidadian by birth and he was popularly known by the sobriquet, ‘Brigo.’ His singing career began in the 1960’s and continued for almost five (5) decades after. ‘Brigo,’ famous for performing a number of original compositions
Hells Gate Steel Orchestra Ready for Panorama 2017
Khan Cordice returns as arranger
Antigua & Barbuda, W.I. - The FLOW Hells Gate Steel Orchestra at their Panorama Launch, unveiled their selection for the 2017 Antigua National Panorama Competition slated for Aug 4th.
This year the band has decided t
Read more…Saga of a Cow
Story Time (S1 - E2 )
" Saga of a Cow
"Story Time" is a new web series created to help share the classic stories of the Calypsonian, to the new generation.
Produced in collaboration with Adverb Media Ltd. out of Trinidad and Tobago.
Read more…Happy Mother’s Day to all the Steelpan & Steelband Music Moms - 2023
When Steel Talks extends Mother's Day greetings to all the Moms.
Congratulations to Doctor Clifford Alexis of NIU
When Steel Talks extends congratulations to musician, tuner, arranger, educator and director of NIU Steelband, Clifford Alexis on his acceptance of the title of "Doctor" from Northern Illinois University.
Read more…Nantes. Venez vibrer au premier festival de steelband fin mai !
Le samedi 27 mai, les pans résonneront simultanément place du Bouffay avec Saint-Herblain Steelband, de 13 h 30 à 14 h 30, le Pan’N’Co de 15 h 45 à 16 h 45. Au Miroir d’eau, vous pourrez écouter Les allumés du bidon de 14 h 15 à 15 h 15, puis Calypso
Read more…A Magical Experience - The Knights, Andy Akiho, Andre White and Pan Evolution Steel Orchestra make Much Music at the House of BRIC
New York, USA - Recently while a significant portion of the global steelpan community was fully engaged with the happenings and grand performances of Trinidad and Tobago’s national Panorama competition—the greatest percussion event on earth and Supe
Steel band in Harlesden fight for survival as trustees dissolve charity
St Michael and All Angels Steel Orchestra Pic credit: Jonathan Goldberg
Members of the St Michael’s Youth Project (SMYP), home to St Michael & All Angels Steel Orchestra, heard the charity was dissolving in a Sunday sermon address to parishioners on
Read more…The sound of the Caribbean is the soul of Trinidad
BY WESLEY VERHOEVE -- MIC
The sound of the Caribbean was born from a 55-gallon oil drum on the island of Trinidad.
With its distinct ring and chime, the steel pan instantly evokes the chill vibes we associate with the Caribbean more generally. Com
Story Time - The Queens Canary
" Story time " is a new web series created to help share the classic stories of the Calypsonians , to the new generation.
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Remembering the late great Glenda Gamory - President of Pantonic Steel Orchestra - on her birthday - May 10
When Steel Talks remembers Glenda Gamory, former President of Pantonic Steel Orchestra. Glenda was the first woman to lead a major orchestra to Panorama victory.
Read more…Celebration of the Life Of / FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS for - Charles "CHALO" "Scratchaman" Francis of Despers USA
Funeral service for Charles “Chalo” Francis will be held Friday May 12th, 2017
At: Frank J. Berone Funeral Home, located at 4205 Ave D. (between 45th & 46th Streets), Brooklyn, NY 11203.
The Viewing is 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Service from 7:00-9:00 p.m.
D
Read more…Brimblers panside evicted
The future of single pan and small band Brimblers is limbo after being evicted from its location in Woodbrook. The panside which has been based at the corner of Tragarete Road and White Street for the past 8 years was given one day to vacate the prop
Read more…Revisited -- Boogsie Sharpe: The Legend by Dalton Narine - Pan Magaizine
How many times has he heard the same review? He overarranges. He plays too many notes. He’s too jazzy. This is calypso—our music, they remind. And who are “they” but a bunch of amateurs strutting in his panyard a few nights before the 1987 North Zon
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