One of the most unique and iconic aspects of the School of Music at Northern Illinois University, and the university as a whole, is the success and prominence of its Steelpan program. It is fitting that a man who has had both a direct and indirect i
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Condolences to the family and friends of the great Ron Berridge on his passing
When Steel Talks extends condolences to the family and friends of the late great Ron Berridge. He was one of Trinidad and Tobago's greatest musicians. In addition he was one of Desperadoes Steel Orchestra's former arrangers, introduced to the band b
Read more…STEELPAN 100人プロジェクト ラテンメドレー
2013/10/13甲府駅北口よっちゃばれ広場で開催されたSTEELPAN100人プロジェクトにて演奏されたものです。 総勢112名での演奏でした。
Read more…Darlington's popular drum festival to return this weekend
The popular drum festival is set to return on Saturday June 5
A POPULAR Darlington festival is set to return this weekend.
The free Darlo Drum Festival is set to return on Saturday June 5
Steel pans in my blood, says talented Peter, 81
by Jessie Moniz Hardy - The Royal Gazette
Peter Harris has had an audience for many years.
The Trinidadian was 19 when he played the steel pans for the first time.
“It was really beautiful,” he said, explaining how he was walking through the streets
Read more…Steel Magic Northwest to host outdoor open house June 19
Steel Band Northwest performs during pre-COVID times.
Steel Magic Northwest, an Edmonds-based non-profit steelband organization, is hosting a Steelband open house on Saturday, June 19.
According to Steel Magic Northwest Executive and Artistic Dire
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When Steel Talks extends condolences to the family and friends of Claudette Baptiste on her passing
When Steel Talks extends our deepest sympathy and condolences to the family and friends of Claudette Baptiste - founder of New York's Women in Steel. She will be deeply missed. They don't make them like her no more. See More
Guiness Cavaliers "Sixty Seven"
Glenroy Joseph
The winning arrangement of Lord Kitchener's "67" as played by Guiness Cavaliers, Panorama champions 1967 . Arranger Lennox"Bobby" Mohammed.
For those who forgot the great Cavaliers and their legendary captain and arranger Bobby Moham
Read more…Guiness Cavaliers "Tzina Tzina" San Fernando Bomb competition winner, 1967
J'ouvert Morning "Bomb" tune from the late sixties (1967). Arranged by Lennox "Bobby" Mohammed. This is not the original band, the performance is from the "Panorama Champions of the 20th Century" concert held in 1999.
Read more…Bobby Mohammed, Trini, par excellence
An opinion
by Professor Theodore Lewis
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Bobby Mohammed is no longer with us. He made an extraordinary contribution here, that was distinct, and transc
Read more…Afro Bandito by Khan Cordice - Dadli Project (Antigua and Barbuda)
Dadli Project is a group out of Antigua and Barbuda that performs various styles of music. Today (May 27 2021), Dadli Project participated in a Virtual Festival hosted by Venezuela in celebration and recognition of the People of Africa. This virtu
Read more…Phase II, 'Boogsie' mourn Nikki Borde
Newsday
Len "Boogsie" Sharpe and Nicole Borde. - PHOTO COURTESY HADCO PHASE II
Steelpan arranger and founder of the Phase II Pan Groove Len "Boogsie" Sharpe on Wednesday mourned the loss of long-time friend and supporter Nicole "Nikki" Borde.
Borde
Read more…PanoGrama 2021 - A Review by Andre Moses
Global - Nevin Roach take a bow! The competition aspect of PanoGrama 2021 has been competently adjudicated by an esteemed panel of judges, points have been awarded and the competition postmortems have begun, as the event’s virtual audience weighs in
Read more…Giants of Pan - Distinguish Gentlemen - Class of 1965 - 1967
(L-R) Trinidad & Tobago iconic steelpan musicians: Lennox “Bobby” Mohammed, Emmanuel “Jack” Riley, Bertram “Birch” Kelman and Pedro Alexander Pereira in Brooklyn, New York. All four musicians were members of Trinidad & Tobago′s 1965-1967 famed Nati
Pan veteran Martin Albino: Alive and making music
by RHIANNA MC KENZIE - Newsday
The Mayor of Lasalle, Manon Barbe, right, presents the The Moulin D'or The Golden Mill Award to Martin Albino in 2010 for the work he has done over the years in the community, including teaching youths and seniors the
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Champion arranger Lennox “Bobby” Mohammed has passed
When Steel Talks extends condolences to the family and friends of Lennox “Bobby” Mohammed. He will be missed.
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Read more…School Steeldrum program cut - Southwest’s Island Steel Drum Band to perform final concert after 22 years
cbs8.com
San Diego, California, USA - The Island Steel Drum Band comprised of students from Southwest Middle School and Southwest High School in South Bay San Diego will perform together for the last time Monday [May 24]. After 22 years, the steel
Read more…Big-Up to Mr. Nevin Roach and the 2021 PanoGrama crew
Congratulations to PanoGrama founder and event producer Nevin Roach on a job well done, buttressed by always current and timely event information. He upped his game all round this year, and with his team, delivered an even better virtual product tha
Read more…PanoGrama 2021 Final Results - Keishaun Julien Triumphs in Steelpan Competition
Global - After three rounds of intense competition over several weeks, displaying scintillating, sometimes creative performances - Trinidad & Tobago′s own Keishaun Julien vanquished his nine musical contenders on this May 22 PanoGrama 2021 final ni
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