The Passing of a Caribbean American Legend.
Horace Morancie, MSc
Transitioned February 4, 2015
CACCI NEWS, NYC - Horace Morancie was one of the founders of the Urban Resource Institute and has served on the Board of Trustees since its inception 26 y
New York Daily News -
New York, USA - Horace Morancie, one of the city's most powerful activists in the 1960s, died Wednesday of natural causes, his family said. He was 85.
Morancie, born in Trinidad and Tobago, came to New York in 1954 when he was
Read more…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
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On Friday afternoons, the sounds of Caribbean island music can be heard through the halls of Windy Gap Elementary. On a stage in the cafeteria, fourth and fifth grade students play tunes on ste
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
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
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
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
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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
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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
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
Read more…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
Read more…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
Read more…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
Medium Band results Tobago Regio
When Steel Talks extends condolences to the family and friends of journalist and panist Ms Marcia Henville.
According to news reports
Read more…Popular TV show host Marcia Henville perished in a fire at her St. Augustine home on Saturday morning.
C News und
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
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
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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
