2015 had many memorable steelpan music moments for us at When Steel Talks. Here are few of ours what are yours?
By CAROL MATROO Wednesday, December 30 2015 -- Trinidad Newsday
DESPERADOES Steel Orchestra has for the past couple of weeks been housed at the former site of the Greyfriars Church of Scotland on Frederick Street, Port-of-Spain. Popularly known as “D
Read more…By Joan Rampersad Tuesday, December 29 2015
IN 2015, culture and entertainment were a mixed bag. Starting with what many termed as the vexatious two-horse race for National Panorama competition, between Phase II and Massy All Stars, then adding insul
Read more…(ZIZ News) — The Carnival activities continued on Thursday evening with the national Carnival Steel Band Competition and Primary School Calypso Competition.
Held at Twilyte, on Port Zante, that event saw performances from four steel bands and five pr
Read more…Trinidad Guardian
Cabinet has approved an allocation of $290,000 to assist 183 steelbands participating in next year’s national Panorama competition. This is according to Communications Minister Maxie Cuffie, during yesterday’s six-minute post-cabine
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PART 2: More Historical aspects: 1949
Transmission re-timed to 6:00A.M.
Cricket broadcast from the "Oval".
1st. Radio Broadcast from Union Park, Marabella.
1st. News...
Arrival of Inaugural Flight by "T.C.A."
New 'Tourist Centre' opens.
News on The
Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Pan Trinbago Inc. T.C., in collaboration with the Steelpan Tuners Guild of Trinidad and Tobago, held a graduation ceremony at the VIP Lounge, Queen’s Park Savannah in Port-of-Spain, for six young male Nigerian Naval Officers
Read more…Read more…...when asked about the company’s sponsorship of steelabnds. NGC currently sponsors the NGC Nightingales, NGC Couva Joylanders and NGC Street Explosion. The company also sponsors a fourth band Gonzales Sheikers, a single pan steel Orchestra from Belm
Trinidad & Tobago Guardian
Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Steelbands are already in competition mode for the 2016 Panorama competition with most bands already selecting their tune of choice. Some bands are also located at new venues, including Desperadoes
Read more…A newly formed agreement between local distribution company, HADCO and the multiple Panorama winner will aid in construction and development of the band’s physical space, said Skerritt in an interview with Newsday. The band and HADCO held a press con
Read more…Here is another great production that sets the bar for expectations for live recorded music.
"Something" (2014 Grammy Winner for Best R & B Performance)
State-owned oil company, Petrotrin and popular pan side Phase Two Pan Groove have parted ways, ending a 15-year relationship together.
Petrotrin issued a media statement this afternoon saying that Phase Two Pan Groove has opted to work with anoth
Here is an excellent example of live capture in HD...
The Latin Tribute To Michael Jackson is a testament to the power of music and one man's indomitable spirit. Unity features more than 100 musicians, such Latin superstars as Tito Nieves, Jon Seca
Read more…When Steel Talks extends birthday greeting to Producer, Performing Artist, Composer and Arranger Pelham Goddard.
see more on Pelham Goddard http://ow.ly/VNzPe
Read more…BitDepth December 8, 2015 Mark Lyndersay
Trinidad and Tobago’s culture has had a long and complicated relationship with mass media broadcasting.
On the positive side, what we have seen and heard has been remarkably honest and true, which is not al
Read more…By Marty Levine
“Same old noise!” Verna Crichlow laughs, her hands quick around the steel-drum pan, trilling the notes.
If it’s noise, it’s the kind of noise that can’t help making the crowds smile. At 75, Crichlow hobbles a bit getting over to her
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As large and medium steelbands prepare
Read more…When Steel Talks extends condolences to the family and friends of music stand-out Raf Robertson.
