Arima, Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Young panists will have their very own day as Pan Trinbago continues Pan Month celebrations throughout Trinidad & Tobago.
The activity on Saturday 20th August is the Pan Trinbago Youth Rally at the Larry Gomes Stadium
Meet Leon “Foster” Thomas - Arranger for CrossFire Steel Orchestra - Up close!
Global - In an exclusive interview with When Steel Talks - composer, steelband panorama arranger and steelpan performing and recording artist Leon “Foster” Thomas talks
Afropan returns as country’s top steelband
Leader disappointed, however, that there’s no prize money
Ontario, Canada - ....While elated with regaining the title, LaPierre is disappointed that prize money was not at stake in the competition.
“When yo
Ban on steelbands in Leeds West Indian Carnival parade EXCLUSIVE
England, U.K. - Traditional Caribbean steelband music has been banned from the 44th Leeds West Indian Carnival parade.
The carnival committee of 13 members took the unanimous decisio
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Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Last Saturday, Pan Trinbago hosted its Diamond Jubilee Awards Ceremony at the National Academy for the Performing Arts (NAPA) in Port-of-Spain. The event was attended by a number of dignitaries, including Minister of Arts a
New York Panorama 2011 Information. Arrangers - Bands - Tunes - Tuners and more.
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New York, USA - Since CASYM Steel Orchestra’s relocation to their Church Avenue pan yard in 2010, the band has joined other New York steelbands in hosting annual band launches; last year’s attendance was very good. So was that of the 2011 edition th
New York, USA - In an exclusive interview with When Steel Talks, steelpanist and arranger Odie Franklin shares his views, passion and expectations for his maiden voyage into New York’s panorama musical arena. “Trini” is the 2011 tune of choice for
Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Any steelband that participates in today's Arima Borough Day celebrations will be barred from competing in the 2011 International Steelband Music Festival and the 2012 National Panorama Championships, Pan Trinbago East Reg
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w York, USA - Spacious surroundings, good vibes, good food, drink, carnival costume teasers, pan lovers, attentive hosts, and the clincher that brought it all together - steel orchestra stage sides at their best - were the necessary ingredients to
Boston, USA - Like many Berklee alumni, steelpan player Shawn Thwaites '03 grew up in a musical family. But when he came to Berklee, he brought them along with him. The professional music major and his older brother Sherwin enrolled at the same ti
New York, USA - Gregory Boyd is good, real good. Furthermore, he is on the cutting edge. Originally from Louisiana, USA, and now hailing from Denmark, this artist is like no other who has graced the steelpan music instrument. The soulfulness of his
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New York, USA - In a climate where the normal mindset of ‘Any time is Trinidad time’ permeates the annual steelband launch culture, Pantonic “brought it” last Saturday evening and proved that this does not have to be the case. Showtime was adverti
New York, USA - Pantonic Steel Orchestra and CASYM Steel Orchestra held their 2011 Ste
elband launches on successive evenings this past weekend. Two of New York’s valued music franchises delivered the goods.
It’s August and folks were indeed in a Ne
Read more…New York Panorama 2011 Order of Appearance
1) Sesame Flyers
2) Boston Metro
3) Metro
4) Sonatas
5) D’Radoes
6) CrossFire
7) Pantonic
8) CASYM
9) Despers USA
10) ADLIB
11) Harmony
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When Steel Talks extends congratulations to Angel Harps Steel Orchestra
Global - In an arena where many have tried, but very few are successful, Khan Cordice has thrived. At twenty-one years old, he is young, bright, gifted, articulate, intelligent, charismatic, driven, immensely talented - and humble... In addition, he
Sonatas Sports Day - Mad Fun Generated by New York Steelpan Music Organizations
New York, USA - Competitive juices flowed on a summery hot Saturday afternoon - the last in July - as members of various steelband music powerhouses came in a determine
Read more…Aldwyn Chow Lin On
Pan Trinbago notes with deep sorrow tha passing of one of its former Presidents – Aldwyn Chow Lin On.
Aldwyn came into prominence in the steelband world through his sponsorship apart from his leadership role of the Sangre Grande Co
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England, U.K. - The Commonwealth Arts and Cultural Foundation in association with Garvin Nicholas, High Commissioner for Trinidad and Tobago held its Steelpan Awards 2011 at the Trinidad and Tobago High Commission, London
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