The Reporter Newspaper
Belize - The Pantempters Steel Orchestra is scheduled to visit Taiwan next week as part of a cultural exchange program that Belize and that country share.
On Thursday night, the band members were guests to a dinner hosted by
Read more…When Steel Talks extends birthday greetings to arranger and performing artist Duvone Stewart
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Global - Mrs. Daisy James-McClean is an award-winning female steelpan musician, whose recognized list of firsts and accomplishments within the steelband movement are both significant and staggering. She is an original (Ms. McClean started playing ove
New York, USA - It was an A-plus list of men and women who have shaped the Caribbean musical landscape over the last half-century, bolstered by the great players, major management figures, and fans of the New York steelband music community - all in a
New York, USA - One of the great developments in this year’s Pan season was the introduction of a Junior Panorama in New York. The competition is the brain child of CLACC-C (Carlos Lezama Archives and Caribbean Cultural Center). Participating in thi
Read more…When Steel Talks extends birthday greeting to panist, arranger, Brent Holder
When Steel Talks extends birthday greetings to panist, composer Jonathan Scales
 Martin Douglas, in white, with Le'Roi Simmonds at the celebration |
New York, USA - Any steel orchestra that has made it past three years of existence in New York has a chance of survival. Any steel orchestra that has made it past a decade is indeed |
When Steel Talks extends birthday greetings to journalist GARY CARDINEZ
Read more…New York, USA - In Pictures: highlights of the youthful face of New York Pan during the 2014 Pan season.
Enjoy the energy and vibrancy of some of those who are at the vanguard of the New York steelband culture and art form.
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New York, USA - There is simply nothing like an irate parent - ask any politician that is stumping for votes.
The Panorama contest of New York is probably the only contest in the state where you are almost certainly guaranteed to be a loser before y
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When Steel Talks extends condolences to the family friends of veteran radio broadcaster, and ardent lover and supporter of the steelband culture and art form, Holly Thomas.
Read more…Gauteng, South Africa - Steel band musicians of St. Jude’s Private School hailing from Festac Town in Lagos, Nigeria, represented their country well, and indeed, their part of their continent for that matter, when they participated in the 2014 Inte
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Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Twin brother and sister Dejean and Deja Cain are young, timid and small in size; but don’t let that fool you.
These youngsters already have a talent that can rival that of their adult counterpa
Read more…The Cairns Post
Queensland, Australia - The quintessential sound of the tropics filled the esplanade air, as the Cairns Pan Stars took to the stage as part of the Cairns Festival. The band of ten played a mix of traditional Caribbean tunes and c |
When Steel Talks extends Birthday Greetings to master Pan Tuner extraordinaire - the great Bertram “Birch” Kelman.
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Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Music was the medium for magic as 67 Pan-in-Schools workshop participants celebrated their accomplishments at the graduation ceremony held at the Radisson Hotel’s Festival Ballroom last week. |
New York, USA - A funny thing happened to When Steel Talks (WST) on our way to the annual coverage of the 2014 New York Panorama this year. WST unexpectedly became part of the story. Not that WST was seeking, or in need of - “street cred” within the
The Soul Of Miami
Silver Stars USA Steel Orchestra Looks To Keep Coveted Title of Miami Broward Carnival Steel Band of The Year
Miami, Florida, USA - The scintillating and pulsating music of the steel pan has always played a significant role in the
