Happy Birthday to Catt - WST member
When Steel Talks extends birthday greetings to WST member Catt.
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An important message for my Leaders at Pan Trinbago
Greetings
Speaking in my capacity as Chairman/Manager of the Board of Management of Power Stars Steel Orchestra, bonafide member band of Pan Trinbago T.C., the World Governing Body for the SteelPan, the National Instrument of Trinidad and Tobago,
Read more…It’s WeBeat 2012 in St. James: Élan Parlé, St. James Tripolians, Silver Stars, Desperadoes & much more
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Happy Birthday to Arranger Michelle Huggins-Watts
When Steel Talks extends birthday greetings to arranger Michelle Huggins-Watts.
Read more…Antigua & Barbuda Pan Association Denies role in 2011 Panorama Decision
Caribarena Antigua
St. John’s, Antigua, W.I. - The Antigua and Barbuda Pan Association (ABPA) has said that it had no part in the revised decision that placed both LIME Hell’s Gate Steel Orchestra [HGSO] and Hadeed Group of Company’s AMP Halcyon in f
St Vincent and the Grenadines 2nd Generation (SV2G) launches School of Steelpan in Wycombe, UK
Calypso sounds from under Abbey Way flyover
Wycome, England, U.K. -- Wycombe is fast becoming a ‘hub’ for calypso music thanks to the launch of a school dedicated to the steelpan drum.
The town’s MP and mayor went along to celebr
Read more…Exocubs back from Argentina today
Trinidad Express
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The passing and funeral arrangements of EMMANUEL ‘EMAN’ THORPE
EMMANUEL ‘EMAN’ THORPE
The Executive and Members of the British Association of Steelbands extend their sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Emmanuel ‘Eman’ Thorpe who sadly passed on Wednesday 16 May 2012.
The Executive and Members of the British Association of Steelbands extend their sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Emmanuel ‘Eman’ Thorpe who sadly passed on Wednesday 16 May 2012.
His funeral will be held at M
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Hell’s Gate Threatens Boycott
Antigua, St. John's - Weeks ahead of Carnival 2012 activities, LIME Hell’s Gate Steel Orchestra has threatened to withdraw from the Antigua and Barbuda Pan Association (ABPA) over ignored concerns about a first place title it shares with the Hadeed G
Read more…Boogsie coming for Jazz Festival
Barbados - Nation News
Composer, arranger and steel PAN virtuoso Len “Boogsie” Sharpe is one of the headliners in an all-star band that will pay tribute in jazz to great music from the Caribbean in the CIBC FirstCaribbean Sugar Isle Jazz Festival.
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Read more…Maha Sabha: No pan
Maha Sabha: No pan
'One school approved for national instrument...'
By Julien Neaves
OPPOSITION MP Donna Cox has said only one school was app
Read more…The passing of Maestro Paul "Pablo" Campbell
Maestro Paul "Pablo" Campbell pass away on Monday 21th May 2012. He arranged for Cordettes Steel Orchestra from the 60s to 90s, winning the music festival in 1967 un-sponsored category. In 1968 they placed 2nd and placed in the top 3 afterwards. He a
Revisiting - New Yorkers Take the Lead - Honors Steel Band Pioneers
“Know from whence you came. If you know whence you came, there are absolutely no limitations to where you can go.” ― James Baldwin
Another When Steel Talks Review
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Honored Steelband pioneers and proxies
Happy Birthday to Arranger Andre White
When Steel Talks extends birthday greetings to arranger, composer and panist Andre White.
Happy Birthday to Mr. Beresford Hunte of Trinidad All Stars Steel Orchestra
When Steel Talks extends birthday greetings to Mr. Beresford Hunte of Trinidad All Stars Steel Orchestra.
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Take A Bow - Trinidad and Tobago Folk Art Institute Recognizes When Steel Talks
Take a bow folks. You are the most knowledgeable and engaged steelpan music fans anywhere. Over the this past weekend the Trinidad and Tobago Folk Art Society presented WST with a recognition award. With thousands of facebook members, 10,000 plus me
Read more…Orphans keep the steel pan music alive
by NCN Guyana
Guyana - Orphans of the St. John Bosco Orphanage Plaisance have been afforded the opportunity to keep the steel pan art form alive as the Tina Insanally Foundation moves to fund the initiative.
The foundation’s new band room ensures per
Read more…The Doc, The Hammer and the Shoe Box - History of the Steelband Music Movement - Rudolph Charles
The Doc, The Hammer and the Shoe Box - History of the Steelband Music Movement - Rudolph Charles
A Prime Minister and a steelband legend build an alliance to benefit pan and a community
History of the Steelband Movement
author: Dalton Narine
Read more…The Bass in the Caribbean: Trinidad's Bass of Steel
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| Freddy Harris III plays the steelpan six-bass in Brooklyn. |
WHEN STEELPAN VIRTUOSO FREDDYHarris III heads to his gig, he doesn’t just bring a bass player—he brings eight of them. And they’re not playing the kind of bass you are imagining.
Har
Read more…Happy Birthday to Author, Educator, Arranger and Panist Salah Wilson
Happy Birthday to WST member Salah Wilson. WST extends our well wishes on your day.
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