Walking with the Gods of Pan, BSO has got “Ah Feeling”
“BSO! - BSO! - BSO!” reverberated off of the glass facade and ceiling of Terminal 4 of JFK airport as the group assembled for their last group shot. Getting louder with each utterance as complete
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Port-of-Spain, Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - The Cuban Institute of Music on behalf of the Government of Cuba, invited Success Laventille Secondary School (SLSS) steel orchestra, Success Stars Pan Sounds to visit Cuba, August 22-30, 2015.
....In making
Read more…By MIRANDA LA ROSE Tuesday, August 18 2015 - Trinidad Newsday
The early steelband, a crucial site of power and privilege for panmen through which they established an identity, still holds true for the contemporary steelband even though women were now
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Trinidad-born jazz pianist and leading figure in the steelband movement in Britain who helped set up the Notting Hill carnival. Read more on Russ Henderson
Russell ‘Russ’ Henderson MBE has sadly passed (August 18, 2015)
by Robbie Joseph - Pan Pod
Read more…By Marlene Augustine Monday, August 17 2015 - Trinidad Newsday
THE Success Laventille Secondary School (SLSS) Steel Orchestra, Success Stars Pan Sounds, is seeking assistance from the public and private sector to raise $200,000 for a trip to Cuba.
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Read more…Sharmain Baboolal - Newsday
In five years, Leon “Smooth” Edwards, through legendary arrangements, has turned Trinidad All Stars into the first multi-million dollar steelband in the history of Trinidad and Tobago, with three Panorama victories and two
Read more…Toyota T&T Limited plans to invest $60,000 in four-time National Panorama champion Harmonites Steel Orchestra in support of its Panorama 2016 goals. Steve St Angelo, CEO at the Toyota Motor Corporation for Latin America
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29th August – National Panorama Championship Emslie Horniman’s Pleasance Park, Kensal Road
| Orchestra | Tune | Video | Arranger | Manager | ||
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Croydon Steel Orchestra | Like Ah Boss | David Ijaduola | Paul D |
Pepe Francis is Chairman of the British Association of Steelbands
by Sharmain Baboolal Sunday, August 16 2015 - Trinidad & Tobago Newsday
Founding member and leader of London’s Ebony Steelband, Pepe Francis, says the International Conference on Pan
Read more…BROOKLYN - A steel drum ensemble that's been active in Brooklyn for generations may be nearing the end of its run.
The Metro Steel Orchestra is in desperate need of funds to remain in operation, according to members.
The ensemble is made up mostly of
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Caribbean Airlines Invaders Steel Orchestra having over half a century of experience and acclamation to its name, yesterday launched a week of celebrations marking its 75th anniversary.
The launch of the band, first known as “Oval Bo
Read more…London, UK - A “legendary” steel pan drummer is set to delight crowds with a performance of Mozart and Tchaikovsky- with a calypso twist- at a Harlesden Church this week.
Alfred Tote
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Newly-appointed Desperadoes manager Curtis Edwards said yesterday the East Port of Spain Development Corporation is assisting the celebrated steelband with construction of a ramp at its Upper Laventille Road (Laventille Shrine) base
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Trinidad All Stars on stage at International Panorama 2015Global - I took time out Sund
Trinidad All Stars Steel Orchestra wins the inaugural International Panorama. They also win the first place prize of USD $250,000 and the “World Steel Pan Trophy” designed by Kemal Manickchand.
| Points | Prize |
| Position - Points | Name of Band | Tune of Choice | Arranger(s) |
| 1st - 286 | Angel Harps Steel Orchestra | Tune In Dey Rukung Ku Tun Tun | James Clarkson |
| 2nd - 273 | Commancheros Steel Orchestra | Tune In Dey Rukung Ku Tun Tun | Andre Greenidge |
| 3rd - 269 | New Dim |
By MIRANDA LA ROSE Friday, August 7 2015 Trinidad Newsday
Canada-based musician Hameed Shaqq wants Trinidad and Tobago to recommend that one of steelpan’s pioneers, Anthony Williams, be nominated for a Nobel Laureate in Physics for being the first to
Read more…Trinidad Newsday
After several weeks of nightly practising, one band will be crowned Champion Steelband of the World when the inaugural International Panorama competition comes off this Sunday at the Queen’s Park Savannah, Port-of-Spain.
Panyards thr
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France - France has had steelbands for several decades now. They were first adopted in the French West Indian community (from Martinique and Guadeloupe), and became more widespread since the 90s. However, beside a mailing list connecting most of the
Grenada’s annual National Panorama competition showcases Angel Harps, New Dimension, Pan Lovers, Florida All Stars, Grand Roy Pan Angels, Rainbow City All Stars, Commancheros and Pan Ossia steel orchestras. Time: 8:00 p.m. Venue: National Stadium St.
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