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When Steel Talks extends condolences to to the family and friends of journalist Gwen Ifill. She was a class act, She will be missed.
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Trumpism and the Steelpan Community - Intended Consequences: The Hate that Hate Produces
Dr. Takekawa was told by a former student “It’s about time for you to ‘clean’ because you are Asian. Look at the other Asian janitors at school”
Global - On Tuesday November 9th, Donald Trump became president of the United States of America, and s
Read more…Steel Pan Fusion live at the Jazz Cafe..
Miss Baby Sol with the Steel Pan Fusion Band live at the Jazz Cafe..
Read more…Women in Rhythm
Photo by Kathy F. Atkinson November 10, 2016
Leading percussionists perform, teach, speak at UD
Four accomplished and pioneering women percussionists wrapped up a week in residence at the University of Delaware with a concert s
Is Calypso Dead?
What did the autopsy say?
The question on whether calypso is dead or dying has persisted in every territory, island and nation that Calypso occupies real estate.
As a leading practitioner of the art form, over the years in and out of Trinidad and To
An Opinion sent to WST -- The current situation on Pan in Trinidad & Tobago
When Steel Talks, it is regrettable that I address this forum with this assertion, as I write in utter disgust at the apparent dishonest practices of those who have been entrusted with the responsibility, bestowed as an act of parliament, of being t
Read more…Frankie McIntosh - Garvin Blake - Big Band version of Beckett's "Teaser"
A look at a big band arrangement and performance of Beckett's smash hit "Teaser" by Frankie McIntosh
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A Discussion on Calypso Jazz and the State of Improvisation - at Brooklyn College
In addition, to the great performances there was an added bonus of a pre-concert talk that was both educational and engaging that featured a panel consisting of Frankie McIntosh - piano, Garvin Blake - steelpan, Étienne Charles - trumpet and David
Read more…Last Post played by steel pan orchestra as William honours the fallen
By Press Association -- press release
The nation's war dead were remembered during a ceremony attended by the Duke of Cambridge where the Last Post was not played by a bugler - but a steel pan orchestra.
The poignant tune - associated with Armistice
Read more…Hitting steel with Shawn Thwaite
Sacramento News & Review
How the local jazz artist spreads love, acceptance through music
California, USA - When Shawn Thwaites mentored kids in Gaza, he taught them more than just music. He provided mental freedom through steel drums, the tradition
Panist Iman Pascall Turns It Up Live at the Trendz Lounge
“...the place for great steelpan music performances”
Brooklyn, New York, USA - There is no shortage of great clubs that feature live music from outstanding performing musicians in New York. And in this regard the Trendz night club is well on its way
The empty unfinished house in a field - Guardian Editorial on Pan Trinbago
Guardian Editorial
Pan Trinbago’s signature on the national landscape is the dilapidated shell of concrete and steel in Trincity that represents its failed effort at constructing a national headquarters... As with so many projects that Pan Trinbago h
Read more…"Corruption Allegations & Insolvency At Pan Trinbago"
Brunch at 107.7 with Rennie Bishop featuring Former Pan Trinbago Vice President/Events Manager, Byron Serrette.
Read more…Concern about Panorama 2017 & Leadership
Imagine 63 days and counting to Panorama 2017 and pan yards are quite in many communities….Yet we hear nothing from our “fearless leaders” What kind of pride are we passing down to the youths who will be taking over this pan movement in the future?
Read more…Men of iron being honoured - Steelband percussionists receiving awards today
Trinidad Express Newspapers
Reigning National Panorama champions Desperadoes Steel Orchestra will be participating in the parade.
Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Fifteen iron men (steelband percussionists) will today receive awards in appreciation for
Read more…WST Ning Experiencing Technical Difficulties
Sending messages to WST Ning members has not been working on whensteeltalks@ning.com for the past 48 hrs. We look to have the issue resolved ASAP.
Read more…Passion for higher learning - Interview with Professor Brian Copeland
Trinidad Guardian
UWI’s new campus principal is Brian Copeland, professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering and dean of the Faculty of Engineering at the University of West Indies from 2007 to 2015, and head of the Department of Electrical and C
Pan Trinbago facing $34m debt
by Joel Julien - Trinidad Guardian
There is “significant doubt” about Pan Trinbago’s ability to continue as a “going concern” in the light of a $34.5 million debt facing the organisation, PKF Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors has stated in
Read more…Jonathan Scales Fourchestra To Play With All-Stars In November, Will Tour Asia As Musical Ambassadors
Innovative steel drummer Jonathan Scales has put together an exciting all-star lineup for his newest Fourchestra tour, backed by Prince bassist MonoNeon, Snarky Puppy drummer Robert “Sput” Sea
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