Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Carnival mas band designers, bandleaders, artisans, musicians and others involved in what is defined as works of mas will from now enjoy copyright protection for their respective creations and productions.
In a carefully worded post, Leon "Foster" Thomas the 2012 arranger of Crossfire Steel Orchestra announced that he has resigned from the position of arranger and musical direction. Under the musical direction of Thomas Crossfire placed second in this
Trinidad & Tobago- The qualifying round of the FCB (First Citizens Bank) International Steelpan Jazz Challenge will take place at the Grand Stand, Queen’s Park Savannah in Port of Spain, Trinidad, on Sunday 21st October from 5:00 p.m. The Grand Fina
Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Pan Trinbago joins with the rest of the steelband community in extending condolences to the bereaved family of Bertie Alonzo Fraser. Bertie was a former president of Pan Trinbago, Inc. having served from 1974 to 1975. At th
"October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is an annual campaign to increase awareness of the disease. While most people are aware of breast cancer, many forget to take the steps to have a plan to detect the disease in its early stages and enc
Guyana, S.A. - The Allied Arts Unit of the Ministry of Education on Sunday held its annual Amity National Steelband Exhibition at the Botanical Gardens in Georgetown, as part of its mandate to celebrate
Trinidad & Tobago, W.I.- In preparation for the annual Panorama competition, steelband arrangers would usually spend long hours at panyards perfecting their musical renditions. Now, newly-developed software will allow them to fine-tune their pan arr
Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Pan Trinbago is in crisis. That’s the view of former Pan Trinbago executive member Beverly Ramsey-Moore, who is seeking election as president of the organisation. Elections for a new Pan Trinbago
Trinidad & Tobago- The SteelPan Tuners Guild of Trinidad & Tobago has issued an invitation to its members to attend an Emergency Meeting at the Ministry of Culture Office, La Fantasie Road, St. Ann’s in Trinidad, on Monday 8th October 2012, at 5:00
Jamaica, W.I. - The Stella Maris Steel Band gave a delightful performance at its 10th anniversary concert at the Courtleigh Auditorium in New Kingston, St Andrew, on Saturday night.
New Hampshire, USA- The recital, which was held on Friday, Sept. 21, is the first of its kind to appear at the Redfern Arts Center. Christopher Swist, professor of music, said, “Nothing like this has ever happened
I am writing to let you know that the opening of NAPA South was a crying shame and insult to the steelpan fraternity of San Fernando. This was not a multi-cultural opening but rather a bi-cultural programme of
Jamaica, W.I.- The Stella Maris Steel Band is making preparations to host its 10th anniversary concert. The band, which boasts being the first and only Catholic steel band in the island, has 20 members
I wish at this point, to confirm that I am not involved in Politics and do not take sides with any faction running for the office of the President of Pan Trinbago. Therefore, stakeholders should not see my recent comments as trying to support any pol