Condolences to Pepe Francis
When Steel Talks extend our condolences to Pepe Francis (Chairman BAS) on the passing of his mother.
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Yellow Bird - despised and loved
Yellow Bird remains one of the most enigmatic pieces ever played on the steelpan. Despised by many in the pan community it continues to be a source of controversy -joy for some and pain for others.
Read more…The greatest pan-side ever assembled.
The greatest pan-side ever assembled.
They represent the most gifted, talented and knowledgeable steelpan music people in the world.
Happy Birthday to Fae Elwin-Martin of Dominica
When Steel Talks extends a very special Happy Birthday to Mrs. Fae Elwin-Martin. If you are ever in Dominica - Mrs. Fae's guest house is the place to stay. She is a true friend and supporter of pan.
Read more…Happy Birthday to WST member Mark Loquan
Happy Birthday Mark from all the folks at When Steel Talks.
Enjoy and keep up the great work.
Condolences to Mr. Keith Marcelle
When Steel Talks extends our sincere condolences to Mr. Keith Marcelle (president of USSA) and his family on the passing of his mother.
Read more…Nigeria and Trinidad & Tobago set up Lagos-based Steelband Development Company
Lagos, Nigeria - Panland, Nigeria received some visitors from Trinidad and Tobago in August 2011. Keith Diaz - Pan Trinbago president, Ladi Franklin - Co-Chairperson of the Nigeria-Trinidad & Tobago chamber, Taharqa Obika, as well as the High Commiss
Pan Trinbago holds Annual General Meeting
Pan Trinbago holds Annual General Meeting
Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Pan Trinbago T.C. will be holding its Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the San Fernando Room, Crowne Plaza, Wrightson Road, Port of Spain, Trinidad, on Sunday 30th October 2011, at
Read more…Sunshine Awards nomination for former Pan Trinbago president
Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - The former President of Pan Trinbago Inc., Patrick Arnold, has been nominated for the 2011 Sunshine Awards Hall of Fame.
Arnold, who was recently awarded Trinidad & Tobago’s second highest national award: the Chaconia Med
Read more…Celebrating steelpan and academic achievements
St. George’s, October 9, 2011 – It was an opportunity to celebrate when members and supporters of Republic Bank Angel Harps met last Saturday in Morne Rouge, St. George’s.
They celebrated their group’s success – two steelpan championships in 2011 – a
Read more…Despers USA panist Latavia Deane has passed
It is with great sadness that When Steel Talks has to report that Despers USA tenor bass panist Latavia Deane lost her battle cancer. Our condolences go out to her family, friends and the Despers USA community.
Pan United meet celebrities
Pan United youth on local news station in Martinsville VA, discussing their recent performance
in Washington DC. Being interview is Khadim Mbake dbl second, Kamari Thwaites soprano and
Joshua Leftwich.
MARTINSVILLE, VA --
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What’s in budget for panmen?
Trinidad Guardian
What can panmen look forward to in Budget 2012 when it’s read in Parliament on Monday? An increase in Panorama 2012 prize money? A decrease? The completion of their headquarters as promised by Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar?
Read more…Music teacher jailed for child porn
A steel-band leader who gave music lessons in schools shared thousands of "hideous" images of child abuse, including rape and torture, with other paedophiles via the internet, a court heard today.
Benedict Everett had more than 7,000 images and video
Read more…Happy Birthday to Dr. Dawn Batson
When SteelTalks extends best wishes and a very 'Happy Birthday' to Dr. Dawn Batson. You are a very special person in pan.
Steeldrum Shortage looms in Trinidad
Pan Trinbago has over the years managed to a great extent to impress upon the State the importance of new material in the production of steelband instruments. In order to assist in this regard the drum assembly plant at National Petroleum, Sea Lots,
Read more…Meet Lennox “Bobby” Mohammed - Champion Arranger for Guinness Cavaliers Steel Orchestra - Up-close!
Meet Lennox “Bobby” Mohammed - Champion Arranger for Guinness Cavaliers Steel Orchestra - Up-close!
New York, USA - Often when we talk about the steelpan music movement we forget or take for granted - just how young many of these now well-known ico
Is it all over for Notting Hill carnival?
Future of Europe’s largest outdoor festival is in doubt
after organisers quit over shortage of funds and volunteers
A chronic lack of funding, disagreements about the level of policing and internal disputes have put the future of the Notting Hill c
Read more…Happy Birthday to arranger Martin Albino
When Steel Talks extends best wishes to arranger Martin Albino on his birthday.
Read more…Happy Birthday to WST member Glenroy Joseph
Happy Birthday Glenroy from all the folks at When Steel Talks.
Enjoy!
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