Big Shake-Up to Music Licensing Regime Embraced by U.S. Copyright Office

In a 245-page report issued on Thursday, the U.S. Copyright Office is throwing its weight behind what would be the most radical changes to how music is licensed in nearly a half century.

Many of the copyright laws governing music were first erecte

Windy Gap feels the rhythm

By John Stang Smith Mountain Eagle Smith Mountain Eagle

Condolences to the family and friends of Horace Morancie

When Steel Talks extends condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Horace Morancie.

Mr. Morancie passed on the morning of Wednesday February 4, 2015. Mr. Morancie was always great supporter of When Steel Talks.

Mr. Horace Moranice, above, with w

Congratulations to Panist, Film Director and Journalist Dalton Narine - Best Short Film

The Creative Arts Film Festival has named  “And Great Showers of Tears Came Down” by Dalton Narine as the 2014 Best Short Film...

Official 2014 Award Winners!
BEST SHORT FILM
“And Great Showers of Tears Came Down”
Produced by Dalton Narine
Directed

Semi Final Results - Large & Medium Catagory

Large Bands

1.Trinidad All Stars - 270.5
2. Phase II Pan Groove - 268
3. Renegades - 267
4. Exodus - 265
5. Fonclaire - 264
6. Silver Stars - 263
6. Tropical Angel Harps 263
8. Invaders - 262
9. Skiffle - 260
10. Desperadoes - 259
11. birdsong - 254

Additional bands to participate in Mash 2015 Steelband competition

Guyana Times

Guyana, S.A. - The Mashramani 2015 Steelband competitors are well ‘tuned’ with the vibes for the much awaited Steelband competition. This year’s competition comprises two categories; the school bands will add to the customary category; t

Officers on duty at Panorama 2015

Trinidad Newsday

Officers of the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service and the Fire Service were out in full force at the Queen’s Park Savannah for Panorama yesterday , with many of them saying they were unaware of any plans to boycott the competition t

Pan Jazz Nights for Carnival 2015 with Moyenne

Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - For three nights on February 6, 8 and 10, jazz musician Chantal Esdelle and her band Moyenne will host Pan Jazz Nights at 51 Cornelio Street in Woodbrook, Trinidad. Featuring panist Earl Rodney and drummer Richard Bailey as

Cops threaten to boycott Panorama

Trinidad Guardian

There will be no police presence for Sunday’s Panorama semifinals and at all other major Carnival events.

So said president of the Police Service Social and Welfare Association Insp Anand Ramesar.

He added if Prime Minister Kamla Pe

Medium and Large Steel Orchestra Semi Finals

It will be pan ecstasy in the Savannah as twenty nine (29) steelbands take centre stage vying for coveted places in the grand finals.

Dubbed “The Savannah Party”, the National Panorama Semi Finals, Medium & Large” brings the crème de la crème of the

Cuba and Trinidad and Tobago Promote Teaching of Steelpan

Radio Rebelde

Havana, Cuba - With the objective of promoting Steelpan drum teaching in Cuba, The Traveling Caribbean Cinema Exhibition (MICC) and the legal representation of Sanch Electronix Ltd. of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, signed a lett

Tobago Region Results - Panorama 2015 Prelim

Small Band results Tobago Region
1) Our Boys Steel Orchestra - 264
2) Tobago Pan-Thers - 261
3) C&B Crown Cordaans - 256
4) Dem Boys - 250
5) Steel Sensation - 249
6) Uptown Fascinators - 246
7) Central Symphony - 237

Marcia Henville - journalist & pan woman dies in fire

When Steel Talks extends condolences to the family and friends of journalist and panist Ms Marcia Henville.

According to news reports

Popular TV show host Marcia Henville perished in a fire at her St. Augustine home on Saturday morning.

C News und

Despers: Laventille will always be home

Desperadoes arranger Robert Greenidge and Super Blue display a CD of Pan Hooray, the band’s tune of choice for this year’s Panorama competition during yesterday’s press confe

Desperadoes’ manager: Police presence providing peace of mind

Caribbean Airlines continues exclusive sponsorship deal with Invaders Steel Orchestra

PIARCO, JANUARY 18, 2015- From its beginnings 75 years ago under a breadfruit tree at the Manette family’s Port of Spain home, Invaders Steel Orchestra has become one of Trinidad and Tobago’s most iconic steel bands, and Caribbean Airlines knows a go

Condolences to Liam Teague

When Steel Talks extends condolences to Liam Teague, his family and friends on the passing of his mother.

Pearl Teague passed away on Saturday, January 17.  The funeral service will be held at St. Patrick's RC Church, Maraval Rd., New Town on Friday

Artfully Edmonds profile: Steel Magic Northwest aims to build after-school steel drum program

The objective of both the City of Edmonds Community Cultural Plan and the Lynnwood Arts Commission is that area youth be encouraged toward the arts; through partnerships with businesses, schools, and community organizations. Whether the interest of t

NWAC National Calypso Queen Competition 2015

TV4 will be kicking off their Carnival 2015 coverage with:

Monday Jan 19th at 6:30PM EST

click to watch live http://ow.ly/HAUQg

with Performances from
Denise Belfon
Alana Sinette
Ify Alleyne
Sasha Ann Moses
Sista Ava
Georgia McIntyre
Marva McKe

‘Mash’ Steel Pan Competition to commence on February 7

Guyana Chronicle Online

The Mashramani 2015 Steel Pan Competition kicks off on February 7, and promises a riot of exciting sounds and innovations that signal a renaissance of this once dying art form.Speaking at a press briefing on Friday last, Cultu