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Len “Boogsie” Sharpe receives 2020 UWI Honorary Doctorate
Global - For the 2020 graduation ceremonies Mr. Len Sharpe was one of the four honorary graduands to be recognised for their outstanding contributions to regional & international development by The UWI (University of West Indies), St. Augustine Campu
Read more…EDITORIAL - Pan Trinbago’s opportunity
Newsday editorial
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PAN Trinbago president Beverley Ramsey-Moore announced on the weekend that the organisation will host at least four virtual events over the next few weeks.
The organisation has sensibly chosen to partner wit
Read more…Privacy concerns from next month: What's up with WhatsApp
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Mark Lyndersay, Newsday columnist and editor of technewstt.com, explains
On Thursday, Facebook began notifying users of its WhatsApp messaging service of policy changes regarding data-sharing with Facebook's servers.
The chan
Carnival tabanca as COVID-19 closes festival
Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - ....There will be no Carnival 2021. No physical events such as fetes, stick-fighting, ole mas, Dimanche Gras, J'Ouvert, parade of the bands, and Panorama.
The annual event has been cancelled t
Read more…Angel Harps Steel Orchestra of Grenada | “Brighter Out of Darkness ”
Angel Harps Steel Orchestra of Grenada | “Brighter Out of Darkness ”
Arthur Coard & Lester Boyke - arrangers
Grenada - In 1972 Angel Harps record their first album titled “Brighter Out of Darkness” at CBC Barbados, and released it in 1973. The album'
Happy Birthday to Mack Scott (Sonatas Steel Orchestra) - January 8
Happy Birthday to Mack!! From When Steel Talks
Condolences to Garvin Blake on the passing of his Mother
When Steel Talks extends sincere condolences to panist/performing artist Garvin Blake, his family and friends, on the passing of his Mom on January 7, 2021.
Condolences to Curtis Lynch, family and friends on the passing of his Dad
When Steel Talks extends condolences to panist Curtis Lynch and his family and friends on the passing of his Dad. Curtis is the captain of CASYM Steel Orchestra.
Condolences to the family and friends of Grenada's steelpan icon - Albert “Doggie” Cox
Remembering Panman Albert “Doggie” Cox
Renegades Steel Orchestra - “Pan Explosion” | Jit Samaroo | Trinidad & Tobago Panorama 1982
Renegades Steel Orchestra - “Pan Explosion” | Jit Samaroo | Trinidad & Tobago Panorama 1982
Jit Samaroo - arranger - finals performance
The Sad Truth Behind 'The Lion Sleeps Tonight' | DefinitelyOwen
There is an interesting story behind the origins of one of the most successful pop songs ever: The Lion Sleeps Tonight. I'm here to retell a journey that spans multiple continents, several decades, and millions of dollars. Fun Fact, this story has be
Read more…Pandemic Pains and Pan
by Wesley Gibbings
Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - There are echoes that haunt panyards. You won’t know about this unless you have entered one and stood behind a pan. So, do not call the police if you see me passing such premises slowly in my car, windo
Read more…Remembering Albert “Doggie” Cox - Grenada steelpan icon
Remembering Albert “Doggie” Cox - Grenada steelpan icon
Grenada - ....Albert “Doggie” Cox came back to play with Angel Harps and was a member of the Double Second section of the steel orchestra for many years at Panorama. His last ma
Read more…Crazy's sister dies from Covid-19 complications
Trinidad Express
“It’s a sad time for the family. I lost my beloved sister Margaret to complications due to Covid-19. I can’t go to Toronto (Canada) for her funeral. The borders are closed.”
So lamented teary-eyed veteran Calyps
Read more…WE GOT MARRIED PRANK WENT VIRAL! (WE WON THE INTERNET!)
It's a joke! (made a YT vid about it thooo
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Congratulations to Joshua Regrello - captain of Skiffle Steel Orchestra (PRANK 101...)
Congratulations... From When Steel Talks
Or not.... (Prank 101)
Click for video on 'the reveal'
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The Samaroo Jets ‘Live’ at the Trinidad Hilton Hotel
When Steel Talks Reboot
The Samaroo Jets ‘Live’ at the Trinidad Hilton Hotel
Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - The year is 1978, and the Samaroo Jets led by Jit Samaroo, (one of the legends in the steelpan art form) are performing poolside at the Trinidad H
Read more…A Sad State of Affairs, Indeed. - The PROSPEROUS QUEEN OF PAN
by Sharmain Baboolal
For the past few weeks, the executive of Pan Trinbago, in what would have normally been Panorama season, have been reliving , via social media, highlights of a fund raising virtual concert that was staged for Christmas, featurin
We must support the truly talented...
Global - Support for the creative, performing arts and culture is as critical as a heart attack.
We must support the truly talented because the truly untalented will always find their way to the stage... Russian proverb as told to actor and choreog
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