See more on Alston Jack Jack’s pan compositions have been featured on the soundtracks of Fatal Attraction, Working Girl and NBC’s daytime soap opera Another World. He has also appeared on the Cosby Show and Another World. He has arranged for bands
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ST. AUGUSTINE
“The world has, indeed, lost a giant. May he travel well” said Campus Principal and Pro-Vice Chancellor of The University of the West Indies (The UWI) St. Augustine Campus, Professor Brian Copeland. He was commenting
Read more…It was a pleasure to work with Argentinian singer Sol Liebeskind on this soul holiday classic
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Global - Anthony Williams died on Tuesday, December 21st, leaving behind an unmatched legacy. Tony helped shape every aspect of the modern steelband. For me, and countless others, his passing was personal.
The first pan I ever played was a Tony Willi
Read more…When Steel Talks extends condolences to the family and friends of Anthony Williams
Anthony Williams
Some accomplishments by Anthony Williams as listed by former North Stars player David Maunday
Scientific
Ronald "Pessy" Roberts was a valued member of Westside Symphony and Brooklyn's Brooklynaires Steel Orchestra. Pessy passed on Sunday, December 12th in New Jersey.
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“... I respect and appreciate the title “musician.” Being fortunate
PANORAMA Order Of Appearance
1: Imagine Dat by Nu Vybes Band Int’l
2: Still Hanging by Spicy Ginger
3: Iron Love by Nailah Blackman
4: Piece Ah De Road by Speedy
5: Backyard Jam by Farmer Nappy
6: Sunday Jouvert by King Konris
7: This Melody Sweet by Ba
PANORAMA CHAMPS for #SugarMas50 Here is their winning performance - A Piece A De Road by Speedy -- St. Kitts & Nevis National Carnival
St. Kitts & Nevis National Carnival
Read more…Four distinguished presenters brought different perspectives on Mighty Sparrow’s phenomenal career at the symposium focused on the legendary artist, that took place Friday evening, April 8 at Medgar Evers College, presented by the Trinidad & Tobago F
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Global - The the steel orchestra music genre’s giants like Pat Bishop, Dr. Geraldine Connor and Dr. Dawn Batson that have previously highlighted Pan and Dance.
Carnival Messiah by Dr. Geraldine Connor
In speaking with Dr. Batson—Professor of Music
Read more…Documentary “Takopera Ô Katá” portrays theatrical work by Sérgio Boré
Karen Codrington matriarch of the Codrington Pan Family
The New Yorker -
Five years ago, Josh Quillen, a member of Sō Percussion, a Brooklyn-based music ensemble, spoke with a maker and tuner of steel drums named Kyle Dunleavy about building a potentially unworkable design. Musical ste
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"Hallelujah Chorus" - The Lydians production of Handel's Messiah
Handel's Messiah (2009)
Queen's Hall Auditorium, St. Anns,
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago (Caribbean)
The Lydians and Lydians Steel
Musical Director: Dr. Patricia Bishop
Accompanists:
Lennox “Bobby” Mohamed (Mohammed)
Panist, composer & Champion arranger Lennox “Bobby” Mohammed of Cavaliers Steel Orchestra passed on May 25, 2021 - see more -- Born - January 2, 1942
Often when we talk about the steelpan music movement we forget
Read more…Port of Spain, Trinidad, November 24, 2021 The National Carnival Commission of Trinidad and Tobago (NCC) proudly welcomes the recent reinstatement of the Board of Commissioners, following the official announcement from the Minister of Tourism, Cultur
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