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
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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
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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
By Collins Jackman
Global - In response to a comment made by a guest at this website about tempo, saying that the trend of today sanctions steelbands to play at a fast tempo, I think that playing a piece
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Headquarters of the Secretariat of The Association of Caribbean States
The Association of Caribbean States is a product of the desire of
By Dr. Vijay Ramlal Rai- PRESIDENT World Carnival Commission (WCC)
Carnival is and has been the World’s only event which is totally free of discrimination of any kind, example; it is so free that it can include anything one wants to project from a pr
Read more…St. Lucia Times
The two-day event will bring together delegates from over twenty -seven countries, and will improve regional unity, Dr. Ramlal-Rai said.
“We have had presentations, discussions, ideas, and have threshed out proposals. By the end of
Read more…Jonathan Scales Fourchestra continues to push sonic boundaries, recruiting unique lineups for exploratory music. The rhythm heavy project recently finished a run through the Southeast, as Scales was joined by Prince bassist MonoNeon, Snarky Puppy dru
Read more…by Rebecca Altman -- the Atlantic
Created by a globetrotter, the 55-gallon barrel became one of the best-traveled inventions in human history.
“For a time in American history ... they were everywhere.”..It made me think of Nellie Bly aboard the A
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