“PAN on the Wall”, which features concerts simultaneously occurring at two spots on the seawall, is one of the many activities that have been planned to include steelband music into the Jubil
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Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Efforts are being made to help save a three-year-old child who has been diagnosed with a tumour in her brain.
The following statement has been issued by the Invaders Steel Orchestra:
"Caribbean Airlines Invaders
New York, USA - In an exclusive interview with When Steel Talks, drummer extraordinaire Billy Cobham speaks on his life-long relationship with the steelpan instrument and the cultural influences from childhood to adult that have impacted his music an
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Cheers to Life
Nowadays we all spend a lot of time on negatives. More newspapers are sold, stories are juicier and gossip is tastier, when spiced up with a bit of the negative seasoning powder. Even the church is fond of exploiting t
When Steel Talks extends congratulations to Russell Fisher of NYU Steel on his successful Classical Percussion recital.
London, England - A steel band is being set up by a local woman who will host a workshop later this month.
Saffron Murphy will hold the workshop on Saturday, May 28, at Swaton village hut from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The workshop is free but places are
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One of only 13 awards nationwide, its aim is to broaden the music program for a culturally diverse student population
Maine, USA - Portland High School is starting a steel drum band as a way to expand its music program beyond
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New York, USA - State Sen. Tom O’Mara and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano hosted the New York Wine Industry Association’s (NYWIA) 3rd Annual “Sip and Sample” tasting event in Albany Wednesday, May 4.
The event featured wineries, c
Read more…When Steel Talks extends congratulations to NY Pan Stars - Winners of the 2016 Virginia International PANFest's Community Ensemble Category and Grand Champion of the entire PANFest
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By Martin G Daly -- Wired 868
The proceeds of our oil and gas production are no longer sustaining the high life. As they say in Grenada, “the money can’t reach.” For decades there has much talk about diversification of the economy, but no action.
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We are Africa: Africa unite for peace and friendship from Cape to Cairo
Gauteng, South Africa - Education Africa in partnership with Tom Newby School in Benoni will present the 5th Annual Education Africa International Marimba
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Texas, USA - Lehman High School rolled out its exciting new Lobo Steel Band to rave reviews recently at the Hemphill Elementary Spring Carnival. The newly-formed group, under the guidance of LHS Associate Band Director Christopher Lunsfo
Read more…When Steel Talks extends birthday greetings to Glenda Gamory, President of Pantonic Steel Orchestra. Glenda is the first woman to lead a major orchestra to Panorama victory.
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Musical pupils from three schools joined forces for a performance at the end of last month.
Ensembles from Morpeth’s Chantry and Newminster Middle Schools were joined by the King Edward VI High School
Read more…Treasurer – Sussex Steel
Sussex Steel is a charity created by individuals who are passionate about steelpan and committed to increasing the musical opportunities for people in Sussex and beyond. They teach steelpan in schools and workshops, and run s
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Cardinal Calypso, Stanford’s student steelpan group, has commandeered many spots on campus as their rehearsal space over the years — some of them more makeshift th
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When you hear a steel band, listen for history.
Drummed out notes of rebellion and survival, ingenuity and freedom.
The humble steel pan, often incorrectly referred to as a steel drum, was born from an uprising in Trini
Read more…with Special Guests Sherwin Thwaites and Brooklyn Steel Orchestra
New York, USA - ....It was standing room only. The door opened at 7:00 p.m. and by 7:30, the concert start time, almost every seat in the house was taken. Indeed, this is a fine tribu
Global - ....Even at a younger age, Khan Cordice’s talent was set in stone, when as a mere teenager he surpassed veteran musicians in the field of arranging in the Moods of Pan festival in his country back in 2008, triumphing that night. Months late
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