Listen to an exclusive Von Martin–interview with the iconic Mr. Sterling Betancourt. Here is Betancourt’s story in his own words with noted author and journalist Von Martin. This interview was done in London, England at Betancourt’s home in 2000.
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Stabroek News
Guyana, S.A. - Last week, Guyana celebrated 51 years as a republic. The anniversary was marked by a fairly elabor
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Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - San Fernando Mayor Junia Regrello has praised the Fonclaire Steel Orchestra for its consistency and loyalty to its commu
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Hawaii, USA - Dr. Darren and Jennifer Duerden both say they fell in love with the sound and energetic music of the steel drum. Having been involved with st
Read more…Robberies at Hatters Steelband Pan Theatre, San Fernando
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Newsday
Pan Trinbago will use a portion of the 11.5 acres of land at Trincity for its project Plant Trinbagrow. This is part of its effort to financially sustainable. - ROGER JACOB
THERE was no allocation to special interests groups in 2021 because
Read more…When Steel Talks Reboot - Feel the Music - Live the Experience
Don't let their babyfaces fool you. These OGs are hardcore musical assassins. Just listen to New York's mighty Sonatas Steel Orchestra nail - “Fantastic Friday” with a Leon Foster Thomas
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Application Deadline: April 1st, 2021
Application Fee: Free
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The Pan in Motion Scholarship was established as an additional means of support for the ever evolv
Brooklyn, New York, USA - Sonatas Steel Orchestra performs “Fantastic Friday” as Basement Recordings captures their performance as part of the NY PanYard Recording series two days before the
After March 26, 2021 cheques will become void
Ministry of Sport and Community Development
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1981 Studio Recording
Global - Listen to The Desperadoes Steel Orchestra perform a Clive Bradley-arrangement of “Don’t Leave Me This Way” by Gamble/Huff/Gilbert-
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ZLE - The Zahra Lake Experience
Tune - Bazodee by Ray Holman
Double Seconds - Zahra Lake
Cello Pan - Malik Smith
Keyboard - Jamoy Morrison
Bass - Arielle Jeremiah
Drums - Ibiko Pelle
Videographer - Robert A Simmons
Recording Engineer - Gavin Franc
St. George’s, Grenada, W.I. - Prime Minister of Grenada, Dr. Keith Mitchell (pictured) - has announced the cancellation of the Spicemas carnival 2021 celebrations.
Mitchell said there will be no carnival, even if 60 per cent of the
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There will not be for
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Guyana, S.A. - Last week, Guyana celebrated 51 years as a republic. The anniversary was marked by a fairly elabora
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‘This special edition RVRB will take the form of a panel discussion by some major industry heavy hitters such as: Chutney Soca Monarch King 2020 &2021 GI, World Famous DJ Private Ryan and Chantal Esdelle of The Ethnic Jazz Club. Topics will include
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This special edition RVRB will take the form of a panel discussion by some major industry experts and practitioners. Topics will include the issues faced for the music and events industry; pre Covid-19, those faced now during the pandemic and what
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Harmonites Steel Orchestra
Paul McCartney - composer
Knolly Bobb - arranger
Winston Fleming - captain
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