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
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When Steel Talks extends birthday greetings to Dr. Dawn Batson
Read more…Guyana Chronicle
Celebrating Education Month…
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
An exclusive When Steel Talks interview with Andy Neils - steelpan tuner and former ace steelpan player for the legendary Renegades Steel Orchestra
Global - Andy “Max” Neils is an accomplished and outstanding steelpan tuner whose talents are sought
Trinidad & Tobago Guardian
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
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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 Observer
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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. The event, Pantastic 10, saw members of the fi |
The Equinox
by Sam Norton
A&E Editor
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
Trinidad Express Newspapers
(Commentary)
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
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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
Read more…When Steel Talks extends birthday greetings to Glenroy Joseph.
Read more…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
Read more…When Steel Talks extends birthday greetings to WST member Eric McAllister of Merrytones.
Read more…Metro Steel Orchestra is pleased to announce that their stage side’s practice sessions have begun, and are welcoming new players at this time.
Practice sessions are on:
Practice venue
Read more…Earlier on today, When Steel Talks/PanOnTheNet received the following (below), official notification from Pan Trinbago that a joint media conference between Pan Trinbago Inc. and the Nigerian High Commissioner was scheduled to have been held at 1:30
Read more…Three stars align to bring new definition to longevity
by Dalton Narine
Global - ....The principal protagonist in this bluesy soap opera, The Woman on the Bass, Town say, lives incognito, but many regard her as a dream vision.
....Who’d believe tha
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New York, USA - D’Radoes Steel Orchestra invites all to attend a fundraiser in aid of Peter Johnson, aka “Bomber” or “Showtime.” The veteran Pan player is a well-known face on New York’s steelpan scene, and has for some time been struggling with ca
Read more…Securing our steelband traditions
During the past 15 years of composing music for the national and international pan community, I have benefited from interaction with many and diverse contributors to our pan culture, including musicians, studio produ
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