Happy Birthday to panist & arranger Dejean Cain - June 26

When Steel Talks extends Birthday Greetings to panist, performing artist and arranger Dejean Cain.

Happy Birthday to Champion arranger Khan Cordice

When Steel Talks extends Birthday Greetings to panist, composer, performing artist and arranger Khan Cordice.

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Audience members participate by howling and whistling during BYUH’s Shaka Steel outdoor twilight concert

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Members of Shaka Steel playing at their concert on June 18, 2021.

Hawaii, USA - A group of more than 50 members of the BYU–Hawaii community gathered outside the Cannon Activities Center, unmasked and under the evening sky to enjoy a mu

Party music which rocked London and tickled the Queen that Brits can thank Windrush generation for

Those aboard the famous Empire Windrush brought with them some killer tunes

ByThomas Kingsley Community News Reporter

Standing on the deck of the Empire Windrush on June 22, 1948, singer Lord Kitchener was captured by a news reporter singing an ode

Windrush Tales: ‘Windrush monument should be in Brixton’

By Stephen Spark |

THE PROPOSED LOCATION AT WATERLOO STATION IS ON THE UPPER CONCOURSE (AKA THE MEZZANINE), ADJACENT TO THE VICTORY ARCH AND OPPOSITE PLATFORM 19. IT IS A RARELY VISITED PART OF THE STATION AND NOT SEEN BY THE VAST MAJORITY OF THE ST

The legendary composer and panist - Dr. Winsford Devine has passed

When Steel Talks extends our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the legendary  Songwriter, PanMan Winsford “Joker” Devine

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Windrush Tales: The horrific story of Empire Windrush

By Stephen Spark |

These days, the arrival of Empire Windrush at Tilbury on 22 June 1948 is seen as a positive moment in Britain’s history. If it hadn’t been so tarnished by the Windrush Scandal, the name might seem almost benign, evoking the start

Notting Hill Carnival, has decided that this year's Carnival will not be on the streets due to the ongoing uncertainty and risk COVID-19 poses.

Notting Hill Carnival 2021
August 29 & 30

A statement on behalf of the board of Notting Hill Carnival Ltd.

After lengthy consultations with our strategic partners, our Advisory Council and individual participating bands and sound systems, the board

Professor Daniel Harrison remembers Jimmy Leyden - founder of Calliope′s Children Steel Orchestra

A When Steel Talks Exclusive

by Professor Daniel Harrison

Connecticut, USA - ....I attended a Calliope’s Children rehearsal one August evening, and Jimmy put me on a set of four basses to watch and learn from the two bass-pan players: his son, Keith

Celebrating the life of Tressy Edwards - Service

A 'pan-tastic' affair

BY KEDIESHA PERRY Jamaica Observer writer

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A 'pan-tastic' affair

....This year's staging saw 10,000 viewers for the preliminaries and over 5,000 for the finals with Jamaica ranked third in viewership members on YouTube for the duration o

Notting Hill Carnival decision delayed

NOTTING HILL CANIVAL MONDAY 2018. CREDIT: BAMPSON

The fate of Notting Hill Carnival 2021 hangs in the balance, as the organiser pulled back from deciding whether to hold the event on the streets of west Londo

Rhoden to share 'Experience'

Jamaica Observer

BY KEDIESHA PERRY

Ravon “Steely” Rhoden

THE American state of Michigan is best known for its music out of Motown. Jamaican steel pannist/vocalist Ravon “Steely” Rhoden is, however, expecting a warm embrace with his Caribbean brand o

Remembering - Claudette Baptiste - Founder of Women in Steel

by Colette Baptiste

Global - Claudette Baptiste was born to Yvonne and Ruthven Callendar in the twin island of Trinidad and Tobago. She married her childhood sweetheart and love of her life Saint Aubyn Charles Baptiste. In this union, Claudette was b

Atlanta-based Caribbean American Cultural Arts Foundation launches Cultural Connect program

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA, UNITED STATES, June 8, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Caribbean American Cultural Arts Foundation (CACAF) celebrates Caribbean American Heritage Month with the launch of the Cultural Connect Program in partnership with the

Project aims to highlight real value of the creative industries

Robin Margetson (photo courtesy whensteeltalks)

By Carlena Knight

carlena.knight@antiguaobserver.com 

The creative industries – which include everything from steelpan to fashion design – will undergo a major data collection drive.

The culture mappi

Youth steel drum band to perform June 18 at Kent Station

Steel Magic Northwest will perform at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, June 18 at Kent Station. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent Station

Steel Magic Northwest to play from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Steel Magic Northwest will perform from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, June 18 at Ke

Jazmin Shortt, 8, takes centre stage

Jazmin Shortt is eight years old and she already knows that she wants to be an actress. - Roger Jacob

Jazmin Shortt is only eight years old but she already acts, sings, dances and plays many instruments including the steelpan and African drums.

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James “Jimmy” Leyden of The Calliope’s Children Steel Orchestra has passed

 James “Jimmy” Leyden of The Calliope’s Children Steel Orchestra has passed

James Leyden - image via Linfield Archives screengrab

Oregon, USA - James “Jimmy” Leyden of The Calliope’s Children Steel Orchestra passed away recently at the age of ninety