A band without a budget - The Summerville Steel Band
The author of this article, Ann Bailey, has asked that her article be removed.
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Read more…ISLAND PEOPLE
The Caribbean and the World
By Joshua Jelly-Schapiro
451 pp. Alfred A. Knopf. $28.95.
Over three centuries, as many as six million slaves from West Africa arrived in the Caribbean, more than 10 times the number who were settled in what
![Blitz The Ambassador Drops "Hello Africa," His Last Leak Before 'DIASPORADICAL' [Premiere]](http://okp-cdn.okayplayer.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Blitz14_1-c-QuaziKing-1.jpg)
We’re no stranger to the styles and sounds of Blitz The Ambassador, as you well know, and his upcoming project DIASPORADICAL. The revolutionary MC from Gha
Read more…check out caribbean in effect! Alston jack on steel pan (S.I.P) ragga on bass, birdie on keys and horse mouth on drums. Denroy Morgan on shack shack caribbean in effect on cosby : )
Read more…The Report Company - February 2016
Dr. Nyan Elizabeth Gadsby Dolly first entered parliament as the representative for St. Ann's East following the September 2015 general election. She spoke to The Report Company about the work needed to raise awaren
Read more…In 1972, the first scientific study of the characteristics of pan was initiated at the University of the West Indies (UWI) at St. Augustine, Trinidad, by Ron Dennis, a lecturer in the Engineering Department. Dennis, who was from England, analyzed the
Read more…Leo Coker - Master Steelpan Tuner
Leo Coker was one of the finest tuners ever.
republished from the Terry Joseph archives
By Terry Joseph
November 06, 2003
Among the steelbands for which he tuned instruments was Neal & Massy Trinidad All Stars, Ex
Read more…Pantrinbago / Tuesday, November 29, 2016
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Steelpan, oh what an invention, it should be the pride of our nati
Author - Hadassah Charles-McLeod
Caribbean Vybez International is an entertainment company based in the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.). For more than 7 years, they have been a pioneer in promoting Caribbean culture in that region of t
Read more…Pantrinbago / Monday, November 28, 2016
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Pan Trinbago established in 1971, previously known as The Trinidad Steelbandmen Association founded in 1949; was formalized by Act of Parliament No. 5 of 1986 and
Read more…Antigua & Barbuda, W.I. - To borrow a properly quip “Were you there?” If not, you missed an engaging event. One of three Pan Competitions held nationally, a staple in our creative arts and entertainment calendar. Seven steelbands, performing Christ
Read more…Trinidad Express / PANTRINBAGO has announced its intention to take legal action following claims of serious financial mismanagement made this month by former vice-presi
New York, U.S.A. - Jathniel Thomas (Jackspania), a multi-talented musician, was born in the island of Trinidad in the village of Arouca. He first started playing the guitar at the age of ten and eventually learned other instruments including: Bass,
By Aleem Khan -- Trinidad Express
Two foreign investors have partnered with the Steel Workers Union of Trinidad and Tobago (SWUTT) to submit a US$100 million bid for the ArcelorMittal plant in Point Lisas, which was closed on March 11 and more than
Read more…Barbados Nation News

These students from the Combermere School Steel Orchestra were very well received during the DLP’s Everything Bajan Evening of Pan. (Picture by Reco Moore)
Barbados, W.I. - The sweet sounds from the steel pan and the rhythmic b
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The College of St. Scholastica
A faculty member in St. Scholastica's music department will offer insights about the history and cultural impact of steel drum music during a free talk at 3:40 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2 in room 4119 of Tower Hall on campus.
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Read more…Trinidad and Tobago Guardian
Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - “Magnificent is the only word I can find to describe Constellations II, staged by Massy Trinidad All Stars at Queen’s Hall, last Saturday. A follow up to Constellations I, staged by the Duke Str