by Dalton Narine
Global - Since I spoke with Les Slater this morning about the passing of Junior Pouchet (pictured), related to me by his family in Orlando, I’ve been playing Silver Stars’ double CD, 27 cuts by Junior’s band and nine by his brother E
When Steel Talks extends condolences to the family and friends of Junior Pouchet founder of Silver Stars Steel Orchestra.
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Read more…Toward Standardized Pans
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Some say that given pan music’s relative newness, which makes ongoing exploration in the tuning area a foregone conclusion, any move toward standardized instruments would be premature. For others, such talk jus
A celebration of the life and work of Geraldine Connor 24 March 2012
Dr-Geraldine-Connor Gala for Geri 7:30 24′th March Theatre Royal Stratford East A celebration of the life and work of Geraldine Connor featuring the words, dance and music that she
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When Steel Talks extends a belated birthday greetings to De Fosto and Crazy. Their birthdays was yesterday March 19th.
Read more…Music from the Ebony Steel Band laces its way around this fine revival of Errol John’s play. At first, it sounds joyous but, with repetition, you hear the melancholy in it. And so it is with John’s p
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Read more…Celebration of Women
and the Steelpan Art Form
Tribute To Women In Pan - 2005
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One could say women contribute literacy
To the whole evolution in pan
Like the case of our women conductors
And adjudicators, dey cont
Florida, USA - She is one of the world's foremost experts, educators and promoters of the steelpan instrument. Her name is synonymous with inspiring and guiding young musicians to achievement, greatness and academic excellence. When Steel Talks
Read more…Thank you Master of Ceremonies.
Today we meet in circumstance, which are somewhat unfamiliar but not unexpected. When one sets out to raise the bar and introduce a mode of operations, which is intended to engender all-round improvement, one obviousl
Read more…Karen Codrington - Co-Manager, Treasurer
Karen is a very serious and disciplined young woma
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This March marks the 25th anniversary of my involvement with pan. Forty years ago pans were introduced into British schools through the efforts of renowned pan pioneers such as Gerald Forsyth and Russell
Trinidad & Tobago Newsday
Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - The Chamber has often called for Carnival to be recognised for the business it is, and for recognition of the exemplary collaboration between artists and the more conventional business sector. It i
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