Rudolph Commissiong, a pioneer of #steelband music recalls his life and times as a pan man played against a backdrop of revolution and segregation.
One day during rehearsals I took a break and walked through the terrace, which was part of the buildin
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Wednesday 23rd September 2020
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The COVID pandemic has transformed the world and economies overnight, shutting down economic activity and changing the way human beings relate on a fundamental level
So what happens when the #steelpan meets Monk in Brooklyn?
Checkout the classic "Well You Needn't" by the legendary pianist Thelonious Monk as performed by Brooklyn's panist Garvin Blake
https://www.panonthenet.com/av-recs/1999/Well-You-Neednt.htm #S
Watch and listen as Invaders Steel Orchestra perform the classic “For The Love Of You” as arranged by Arddin Herbert.
Pan in the 21st Century – The Art of Pan
https://www.panonthenet.com/av-recs/2006/pan-in-21st-century/invaders.htm
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In this episode of the Steel Pan Trust Concert Series, Kyron Akal and friends are going to entertain you with a unique performance for the next two hours via our #youtube & #facebook pages.
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Enter the Pouchets of Western Main Road at Cocorite. Mrs. Pouchet had purchased a tenor pan for son Edgar “Junior” from Hugh Borde of Tripoli Steelband, and later one for younger son Edwin as a birthday gift. Together with some friends, other pans we
Watch and listen as Tropical Angel Harps Steel Orchestra perform the classic “Lovely Day” - as arranged by Clarence Morris. Pan in the 21st Century – The Art of Pan
https://www.panonthenet.com/av-recs/2006/pan-in-21st-century/tropical-ang
Read more…Watch and Just listen as Trinidad All Stars Steel Orchestra perform the classic “Black Orpheus” - as arranged by the legendary Neville Jules. Pan in the 21st Century – The Art of Pan
https://www.panonthenet.com/av-recs/2006/pan-in-21st-c
An official funeral will be accorded to Sir Rupert ‘King Swallow’ Philo.
On Saturday Prime Minister Gaston Browne made the announcement regarding the official funeral, as he paid tribute to the late musician.
“Let me make it abundantly clear that S
Read more…Once upon a time, years before COVID-19 there was a major steel orchestra music competition called Pan in the 21st Century.
Just listen to the mighty Renegades Steel Orchestra performing "All Night Long" - a Dr. Jit Samaroo-arrangement.
Some Panmen of the 1950s
by Ian Lambie
I am fully aware of the excellent contributions made by Ellie Mannette and Andrew “Pan” de la Bastide to the advancement of “pan” in the USA and by Anthony “Tony” Williams at home. I decided to write about lesse
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Testset
By Roland T. Flackfizer
Photo by Veeterzy
Starting Octobe
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Antigua & Barbuda, W.I. - Calypso and Cultural Icon Sir Rupert “King Swallow” Philo has died.
Sir Rupert has been ill for some time now but his cause of death is not known.
It was just last month in August that champion steelband arranger Khan Co
Read more…Tango Negro, The African Roots of Tango by Angolan filmmaker Dom Pedro explores the expression of Tango's Africanness and the contribution of African cultures in the creation of the tango. Tango was a reflection of the social life of the slaves that
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Good morning world. It's
J'ouvert morning in Brooklyn.
Once upon a time before COVID-19 - thousands of revelers would have hit the streets of Brooklyn this morning with nothing but steelbands and rhythms sections for musical accompaniment.
J'Ouvert
