Interesting Steelband Facts and Trivia.
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| Compiled by: Jerry Bain |
| TRINIDAD ALL STARS : This band started in 1935 as the “Hell Yard Boys” They changed their name to “Second Fiddle” in 1936 They were also known as “Bad Behavior” In 1938, they changed th |
When Steel Talks extends best wishes to steelpan innovator, leader and arranger Anthony Willams.
Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - The inclusion of steel orchestras from Pan in the 21st Century in the NAPA (National Academy for the Performing Arts) project gives the steelpan community the opportunity to showcase the versatility of the national instrumen
Read more…New York, USA - When Steel Talks was on the road, off on another steelpan-cuisine quest - this time the Curry-Que of reigning New York Panorama champions Pan Sonatas. The group is known for having the sweetest steelpan instruments in the tri-state ar
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When Steel Talks extends condolences to the family of Dr. Dawn Batson on the passing of her mother, Esther Batson. She will be greatly missed.
Music Educator Esther Batson was one of the stalwarts in the steelband culture of Trinidad and Tobago,
Read more…Graduates jam a rhythm section on the P.H.I.Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - On June 10th 2010, nineteen participants graduated from the Percussive Harmonic Instrument (P.H.I./ PHI) Training Programme at the T&TEC Tropical Angel Harps Panyard, Enterprise, C
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St. George’s, Grenada - “Carnival Saturday will be a Pantastic Saturday!” This was the exclamation by GCC’s (Grenada Carnival Committee) Chairman, Colin Dowe, in responding to the news that the membership of the Grenada Steelband Association (GSA)
Arnold supports People’s Partnership
Tobago, W.I. - [Patrick] Arnold [former president of Pan Trinbago] told Tobago News, "This new government will be a big plus for the culture and arts of Trinidad and Tobago." He recalled "it was the last UNC gov
Hueloy:
Please accept the condolences and thoughts on the passing of your Mother, from the When Steel Talks & Basement Recordings staff, and convey same to the rest of your family.
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Global - The year is 1987 and pan is about to begin its meteoric rise. One of the (critical) events that catapulted this ascension is the now-historic Desperadoes Steel Orchestra tour of New York which included performance stints at Carnegie Hall, Ha
Utopia Pan Soul: the Next Generation steel orchestra organization is well-known for its music accomplishments; however the organization is also famous for its culinary masterpieces at its events.
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St. Lucia, W.I. - There will be no Panorama this year. Again! And one of the main reason, I understand is that money promised has not been paid for competition since 2008. I could not believe my ears. Can someone confirm for me, please? If this is i
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Pan Oasis band launchSt. John, Grenada - Pan Oasis, the newest steel orchestra in Grenada, and third in St. John, was launched on Sunday 29th on the grounds of the Florida Government School.
Robert Cadet of Marigot, St. John and former arranger of
Steelpan Educator Martin Albino receives prestigious Moulin D’or 2010 Award
Steelpan educator and award recipient Martin AlbinoLa Salle, Montreal, Canada - The Moulin D’or (Golden Mill) is an award given by the city of La Salle to outstanding citi
An Exclusive with Steelband Arranger Jeannine Remy
Winning Arranger for 2010 Pan in the 21st Century
Arranger Jeannine RemyTrinidad & Tobago, W. I. - Recently, Dr. Remy, as arranger, captured the sought-after 2010 Pan in the 21st Century title with
Sforzata wins Pan in the 21st Century
Sforzata Steel Orchestra under the musical direction of Dr. Jeannine
Remy captured both the imagination of the crowd and judges, as well as
the 2010 Pan in the 21st Century steelband music competition title and
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Hi folks;
If everything goes as planned you will be able to see
2010 Pan in the 21st Century Finals
right here on WST tonight. The delayed broadcast is expected to begin at 10:00pm est.
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Twelve (12) bands, eleven from Trinidad and one from Tobago, including
last year's winner Skiffle Bunch will perform a tune of choice from the
21st century world beat repertoire from 2000 and beyond.
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Trinidad, W.I. -Local artistes will become multi-millionaires under a United National Congress (UNC) government as Kamla Persad-Bissessar pledged yesterday that were she to become prime minister, the first prize for major competitions such as Soca Mo
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