THE EBONITES STEEL ORCHESTRA was formed in the lower Ottos area in the year 1974. For a couple of months, the band went without a real name. The first was Triolions, but a few of the members were not happy with it. First captain, Mr. Melvin Parks, ca
Out of a need to develop a steel band in Greenbay - the most densely, youth-populated village on the island - WEST SIDE SYMPHONY STEEL ORCHESTRA was born. This memorable occasion took place, April 14th, 1995, on an ABS TV programme hosted by Dr. Jacq
Harmonites International Steel Orchestra, known as Antigua & Barbuda’s musical ambassadors began as Jr. Hell’s Gate. It’s first captain was Rupert ‘Teela’ Parker. It is an unusual band with a wide repertoire, and has a reputation for being a pacesett
Laventille Pan Family Reunion 2014
New York, USA - On a balmy Brooklyn Summer night some two thousand-plus miles away from its namesake (Laventille) - D’Radoes Steel Orchestra held its 2nd annual ‘Laventille Pan Family Reunion’ Day in its panyard. T
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Guyana, SA - The Amazon Warriors Energy Drink, produced by the NEW GPC INC, is making waves not just in stores but also by boosting the performance of persons, with its latest sponsorship of the Panwave Steel Pan group on Thursday.
The
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February 25, 2001
By Raffique Shah
THIS year’s [2001] Carnival has been dedicated to the Mighty Sparrow (Slinger Fransisco), who, as a colossus of calypso, deserves every accolade that he has been
The Barnacle
St. George’s, Grenada, W.I. - The countdown to “Pantastic Saturday” (August 09, 2014) is on. Republic Bank continues to support the Republic Bank Angel Harps Steel Orchestra for the 32nd consecutive year.
On July 18, 2014, the Bank made
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Alabama, USA - There's something about the tintinnabulation of a steel drum that transports the listener to the sun-soaked islands of the Caribbean. And there's no doubt that magical quality has contributed to the recent rise in pop
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Global - Khuent Rose is a scholar, an intellectual, brilliant, thoughtful and cerebral without being ‘disconnected and automated.’ His immense musical talent is undeniable as he remains spiritually, historically and actively engaged with the steelpan
Written by Matthew Hunte -- Global Voice
The King and Queen of the Bands competition at St. Lucia's 2013 Carnival. Photo by Flickr user Addy Cameron-Huff, used under a CC BY 2.0 license.
Saint Lucians at home and abroad who couldn't attend the Carib
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Global - Pan Trinbago’s Steelband Month will be celebrated in August with a host of events. The schedule of events dates from Sunday August 2 to Sunday September 1, 2014 inclusive. Some of those listed are organized by the steelband parent body and i
These Rules and Regulations are written in accordance with the Laws of Trinidad and Tobago and with specific reference to Act No 5 of 1986.
DEFINITIONS:
2.1 Definitions and Interpretations – In
Jamaica Observer
Kingston, Jamaica, W.I. - Hundreds of patrons turned up at the Karram Speid Auditorium on Constant Spring Road in St Andrew, for Rhapsody In Steel, on Sunday afternoon.
The show featured Trinidad-born, Toronto-based master panist Da
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Steel Pan and Guitar Night
Botswana - It’s a date. Friday 8th August could go down as one of the best nights at Botswanacraft.
Oliver Mtukudzi and Ringo Madlingozi have produced some of the most memorable nights at the country’s best
Read more…Trinidad and Tobago Newsday - July 15, 2014
Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Three of Japan’s Maritime Self-Defence Force training vessels, with a strength of 730 military personnel aboard, received a steelpan welcome as they docked yes
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Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - He was dubbed “A Trinidad and Tobago Steel Pan virtuoso” at age 15 by adjudicator Dr Jessel Murray.
Richarde’ Bereaux found his passion at age six, when he began experimenting on the national ins
Northumberland Gazette
Northumberland, England - Blending the traditional with Trinidad, youngsters from north Northumberland are taking part in the largest celebration of newly-composed music the UK has seen.
Drawn from Wooler’s Steel Quake and Ber
Read more…Trinidad and Tobago’s National Instrument Booms In Africa
An Exclusive Interview with the President - Pan Trinbago 50th Anniversary 1963-2013
Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Keith Diaz - as the organization and the country celebrates the GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY
The Tobago News
Tobago, W.I. - In its quest to keep the steelband culture alive outside of carnival, the National Gas Company (NGC) sponsored Steel Xplosion Orchestra will stage a pan concert next month.
The super pan concert is slated to come off o
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