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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Trinidad and Tobago - Arts and Entertainment, a necessary strategy
Read more…4th International Steelpan Conference
‘From Empire Windrush to London 2012 Olympics; An Epic Journey for Steelpan, Calypso and Carnival’
26 -28th October 2012
Main Venue: University of East London, Strafford Campus
Steelpan and Carnival were
Trinidad Newsday - Saturday, September 22 2012
Former House of Assembly representative, Beverley Ramsey-Moore, has tossed her hat into the ring to become president of Pan Trinbago when the organisation holds its triannual elections on October 28.
Ram
Read more…Exclusive When Steel Talks Interview
Global - In an exclusive interview for When Steel Talks, Mary Ehikhamenor, PA to the CEO—Chief Bowie S. Bowei—of the Africa-Trinidad & Tobago Steelpan Development Company, Ltd. (ATTSDC) - gives insight into the
Read more…In Concert, on the road for J’Ouvert - Starlift came hard
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New York, USA - With a cool breeze blowing on a warm Friday evening, it was exactly the right setting for a great steelband concert, showcasing the sounds of the contingent from Starlift |
Seems like the cat is out of the bag. Andy Narell will be arranging for Birdsong Steel Orchestra for Panorama 2013.
Read more…by Yvonne Webb
Trinidad Guardian
Junior Sammy Skiffle has joined forces with renowned steelpan arranger Ray Holman for Panorama 2013. Skiffle CEO Junia Regrello announced the partnership during the bands recent Independence concert at the Naparima Bo
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Global: In a carefully-worded communiqué from the office of ATTSDC’s (Africa-Trinidad & Tobago Steelpan Development Company. Ltd.) CEO Chief Bowie S. Bowei, comes a statement that regrettably, the partnership entered in
Read more…Weekly Times Now
Victoria, Australia - This is a story that starts in Switzerland, touches on the Caribbean and finishes in central Victoria.
It is a story that, despite great tragedy - the Black Saturday bushfires - has a happy ending.
And it all re
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