Steelpan in the Sauna - a Scorcher of a Band Launch for Despers USA
New York, USA - Sizzling heat... streaming sweat... sauna-like conditions... and Steelbands. That was the combination within the 2011 band launch of Despers USA this past Saturday.
Read more…Setting the Mood - Moods Pan Groove Caribbean Food & Music Festival hits The Mark
New York, USA - Hmmm... Let’s see. If you were not at the annual Moods Pan Groove Caribbean Food and Music Festival in Brooklyn, New York - what exactly did you miss?
Read more… Antigua & Barbuda - The stage is set for the 2011 Antigua & Barbuda National Panorama competition. On Thursday 28th July, six steel orchestras - including newcomer East Vibes - will be taking part in the competition at Carnival City (Antigua’s Recre
Launch of the Canadian Federation of Steelpan
The Official Launch for Canada’s first national Steelpan organization
Ontario, Canada - The Canadian Federation of Steelpan (CFS) invites media representatives to attend the Official Launch for this nat
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Global - ....it was a seminal textbook on Phase II Pan Groove’s jazz harmony and language that provided a scholarship of sorts when he had turned 13.
“Pan was most important in my musical training,” Charles said. “The yard teaches you to memorise. B
Grenada - The Junior Panorama is back as part of the Children’s Carnival Frolic at the National Stadium in St. George’s, Grenada. On Saturday 30th July, six junior steel orchestras will be taking part in the competition. The panists, aged 6 through
102° in the Shade - Despers USA’s Launch Raises Steelpan Music Index
Brooklyn, New York - Bring your ‘A’ game or stay home. On the New York steelpan music scene anything less can result in your feelings getting hurt. Surrounded by cagey and knowled
October 2011 has been set aside for the staging of “Pan Is Beautiful XII” – Trinidad & Tobago National Steelband Music Festival.
Produced by Pan Trinbago Inc. TC, Pan Is Beautiful XII will be staged in phases during that month.
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An interview with the late Rudy King
Rudy King at WST studios
The year was 1949, and the music scene in America would never be the same. That is the year that Rudy King, aka 'Rock' and 'Rudolph Carter' - (to those who knew him as a young boy/man i
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San Fernando, Trinidad, W.I. - St. Margaret’s Boys’ Youth Pan Extravaganza was previously a single local event held in Port-of-Spain at Trinidad All Stars Pan Theatre. Due to its resounding success during the initial three years, it was decided to sh
London, England - The year 2011 has been designated the Year of the Steelpan in London, England, and in commemoration of two (2) historic events, several activities have been planned to mark the auspicious occasion.
New York, USA - With a New York Summer full moon illuminating the skies, the "Pan stars" came out to play. Literally. Under the auspices of New York Pan Stars Steel Orchestra, an event of authentic high culture, music and art was made available to t
CONGRATULATIONS to Babonneau Steel Orchestra - 2011 Panorama champs in St. Lucia.
Also Congratulations to HARMONITES as the Small Band champions.
Great work by the second placed Pantime and 3rd placed Diamond Steel Orchestras (large bands)
Birthday Greetings to Jared McCallister!
Thanks always for your support of Caribbean Culture, especially the Steelpan art form.
Read more…The history of Steel pan in Saint Lucia dates much farther back than Saint Lucia’s independence, even farther than many today can recall vividly enough to attribute its introduction to any one individual. However vario
Read more…Rhythm & Blues and Reggae Rock Despers USA Pan Loft
New York, USA - Another weekend is upon us, but pan folks are still talking about their experience last weekend, conceptualized and brought to life by Despers USA. On a sultry Sunday evening, ‘R&R’
Read more…UWI Panoridim Steel Orchestra Concert ‘Simply Pan’ – Thrilling!
Jamaica, W.I. - Simply Pan. Passionate. Artistic. Natural. (PAN) was the theme for this year’s UWI (University of the West Indies) Panoridim Steel Orchestra’s annual summer concert seas
Read more…Mas Man Picks Up Los Angeles Award
Selected for Special Screening in London
Global - Mas Man producer and director Dalton Narine (also a steelpan musician and historian) was presented the Best Director (Short Documentary) award by the Los Angeles In
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St. Lucia, W.I. - Panorama is back, and with LIME’s support, it’s guaranteed to be one of the biggest and most spectacular pan extravaganzas to be staged in St Lucia for a long time.
Eight bands are down to perform at the event scheduled for Friday
ARRANGEMENT – 40 Points
Introduction (10 Points):
The ability of the arranger to compose an appropriate introduction for the prepared calypso piece.
Re-Harmonization (10 Points):
The ability of the arranger to re-harmonize the prepared c
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