Global - The Trinidad and Tobago Chinese Steel Ensemble (TTCSE) has been hard at work polishing up their already noteworthy repertoire and presentation for an upcoming tour to the Republic of Ireland later this month.
On May 15, the steel orchestra wi
Happy Mother's Day to all.
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MAS MAN - A Dalton Narine Film in Review
Documentary about Trinidad & Tobago Carnival Artist Peter Minshall
Global - The production “Mas Man” is one that should be introduced and featured at film festivals worldwide.
It chronicles Peter Minshall,
Trinidad & Tobago - bmobile Pan in the 21st Century is another exciting pan event on the local calendar that justly rewards steelbands for the effort and creativity in preparing for such a competition.
Competitors are required to play tunes from the
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Steelband Panorama Judges Seminar in the works
Veteran steelband music adjudicator Merle Albino-de CoteauTrinidad & Tobago - Pan Trinbago will be hosting a Judges' Seminar on Saturday May 8 2010 at the Ministry of Community Development, Culture an
Defence Force Steel Orchestra participates in Holland Voorthuizen Military Tattoo
Trinidad & Tobago - The Trinidad & Tobago Defence Force Steel Orchestra has been invited to participate in the Holland Voorthuizen Military Tattoo from May 4–15, 2010
Happy Birthday to Panist, Arranger and Composer Robert Greenidge
Global - He is simply one of the finest musicians to ever grace the steelpan instrument. Happy Birthday from When Steel Talks.
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New York, USA - A shrewd move, it was, on the part of those who staked out seats in the Norman Johnson Lecture Hall at Medgar Evers College, Brooklyn for the initial New York screening of “Mas Man.”
....And a work of passion it is for pan man and p
Northern Illinois (NIU) Spring World Steel Band Concert a Huge Success
Lester Trilla honored for extraordinary contributions to steelpan students and program
Illinois, USA - From Tchaikovsky to Stevie Wonder - the NIU Steelband Concert did not miss
Antigua & Barbuda, W.I.
Antiguan and Caribbean pan maestro and arranger, Victor “Babu” Samuel tied the knot with Charmin Francois during a wedding ceremony at the Multipurpose Cultural & Exhibition Centre, Perry Bay, on Thursday, before a gatherin
When Steel Talks extends a Happy Belated Birthday to arranger, composer and performing artist Ray Holman. Ray's birthday was on April 22.
Clarke: Pan in Trinidad is at a standstill
Panist Don Clarke performing at a weddingTrinidad & Tobago, W.I.- Atlanta-based panist Don Clarke believes that, sad to say, pan in his native Trinidad and Tobago “is neither going nor coming.” Clarke was b
Pan Podium Magazine
On The Pulse of Pan in the UK
Winter 2009/Spring 2010
London, U.K. - 2010 marks the end of a very memorable decade for many. The official magazine for BAS (the British Association for Steelbands) - Pan Podium - celebrates its 10th
The NYU Steel Drum Ensemble, under the direction of Josh R. Quillen took the stage of NYU’s Frederick Loewe Theatre located in the heart of New York's Greenwich Village, and delivered a fascinating potpourri of music for the steel orchestra.
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BRAVO!! - ‘Celebration’ an Artistic Success
New York, USA - The UWI (University of the West Indies) Arts Chorale and the UWI Steel Ensemble from Trinidad appeared in concert as part of their international tour, at the Founders Hall at St. Francis Col
New York, USA - History was made this April 12 as South Africa’s St Stithians College Marimba Band traveled over 7,000 miles, performing at the prestigious Philippa Schuyler Middle School for the Gifted and Talented located in Brooklyn, New York. The
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The New York University Steel Drum Ensemble, under the direction of Joshua Quillen, will take the stage of NYU’s Frederick Loewe Theatre on April 19th to present an evening of music for steel band. In addition to his work with So Percussion, Quillen
Big Up! to Robbie Joseph for again letting his great work do the talking...
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An Interview with Kefilwe ‘Sweets’ Morutimang
Soweto Steelpan Woman Rising
South Africa - Meet Kefilwe ‘Sweets’ Morutimang, musician, steelpan player and scholar from Soweto, South Africa. Kefilwe ‘Sweets’ Morutimang is a charismatic, bright and mul
