Our thoughts and prayers are with any of our When Steel Talks family and other event attendees, who might perhaps know someone, or otherwise be, impacted by the sad and deadly events which have unfolded less than two hours ago at the finish line of t
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England, UK - 'Dimbaya' translates as "to celebrate." The past week has involved a fair few celebrations - some
Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Recently the hottest topic on the When Steel Talks (WST) forum has centered around the lack of payment of the promised stipends to performing steelpan musicia
Pennsylvania, USA - The Ambridge Area Steel Drum bands will perform a silver anniversary show Saturday, and if you've ever heard them play you know that means one thing.
"Fun," band director Todd Hartman said.
"It's just students enjoying themselve
Read more…When Steel Talks extend birthday greetings to CASYM Steel Orchestra on their thirtieth year.
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Illinois, USA - Promptly at three in the afternoon Central Daylight Time (CDT) in DeKalb, Illinois on the campus of the Northern Illinois University, the first notes were struck in the always much-anticipated annual Spring Steelband concert unfold
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Illinois, USA - NIU (Northern Illinois University) Steelband under the direction of Liam Teague and Cliff Alexis and the All University Steelband conducted by graduate students Josanne Francis, Barry Mannette, Khion De Las, and Khan Cordice prese
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Maine, USA - She has experienced the power of the pan first hand. Her love for the instrument is without question. In an exclusive interview with When Steel Talks, Savan
When Steel Talks extends birthday greetings to the great Hueloy - founding member of Solo Harmonites.
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Barbados - She is a cando person and the steelpan art form has become a major part of her career path. Meet Jennifer Williams the owner and manager of SKF Steelsounds
Trinidad Newsday
Thursday, April 4 2013
PAN TRINBAGO has appealed the decision of a High Court judge, who in January ruled that two steelband members were eligible candidates for election to the office of the organisation’s Central Executive Committe
Read more…Happy Birthday to arranger and panist Kenrick Headley.
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Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - She is a steelpan musician, steelpan administrator and a Pan mom. She is a proud member of Tropical Angel Harps. Meet,
Celebration of Women
and the Steelpan Art Form
When Steel Talks provides an exclusive 2002 interview with Glenda Forde-Gamory. Ms. Gamory is currently the president for Pantonic Steel Orchestra. P
New York, USA - Culture is her life blood. The Performing Arts flows through her veins. She’s a triple threat - Educator, Dancer, and Percussionist. Rosanna To
Antigua & Barbuda, W.I. - She is a musician, educator and a serious-minded product and advocate of the performing arts. In an exclusive interview with When Steel Talks, Cleo-Antoinette Hampson of Antigua gives a personal insight into Pan in Antig
Texas, USA - She is both a respected tuner, builder and player. She has lived and experienced the challenge of Trinidad Panorama and the US school system. In an e
England, U.K. - Fascinated with the steelpan instrument from an early age - the musically gifted Delphina taught herself to read music. In an exclusive with W
Grenada, W.I. - A non-believer who was literally bitten by the Panorama bug and is now a serious pan-jumbie for life. In an exclusive interview with When Steel Talks t
Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - She’s the baby of the ‘Codrington’ steelpan family dynasty. Growing up Codrington has its challenges and rewards. Kizzi shares her
