With the entire country on lockdown, steelbands across the country aren’t able to practice together anymore .. but we didn’t let this stop us!! We all have our instruments at home and are continuing to practice together remotely .. 16 of our band mem
Read more…The steelpan fraternity is once again plunged into mourning with the passing of two (2) stalwarts, Martin Douglas and Michael “Scobie” Joseph.
Pan Trinbago President, Executive and members extend condolences to their immediate families, their extend
Read more…A When Steel Talks Exclusive
The history of Pan is replete with large, colorful figures whose names and deeds will be entwined with steelband music art form forever. Martin "Dougie" Douglas was one such character.
Whether you were a child or an adu
In the early days of the coronavirus pandemic, many public health experts were sure that the virus could be beaten before
When Steel Talks extends our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Martin Douglas. He was the president of New York's CrossFire Steel Orchestra. In addition he was chairman of the United States Steelband Association.
Pan was Dougie's pass
Read more…The Daily Observer
by Gemma Handy
It may not have been the send-off they envisaged but friends, family and the pan fraternity turned out on Thursday to bid farewell to late steelpan legend Eustace ‘Manning’ Henry who died earlier this month.
Attend
Read more…Everybody’s Magazine
New York, USA - The steelband fraternity in Brooklyn, NY is mourning the passing of Hansel Leon, a victim of COVID-19. “Hanny” as he was popularly called promoted steelpan music in the U.S. for almost four decades. He was once m
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Percent of patients testing positive for COVID-19 by United Hospital Fund Neighborhood in New York City
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New York, USA - When Hansel “Hanny” Leon passed on March 25, 2020, Brooklyn lost a beat. He was the most tireless ironman I have ever heard. Hanny played his iron, a piece of metal that’s central to Trinidad’s music, anywhere, every
Read more…JAOTG 2020 Memories Online: A Special Presentation
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Global - When Steel Talks extends our sincere appreciations of all those on the front lines in the battle against COVID-19. We appreciate you... Thank you
BY TOM O'CONNOR - Newsday
Cuba has mobilized its medical corps around the world to distribute a new "wonder drug" that officials there say is capable of treating the new coronavirus despite the United States' strict sanctions that continue to pressur
Read more…USA - This Robert Palmer-classic features Robert Greenidge on steelpan and Freddie Harris on guitar.
Musicians:
Buses are now free in NYC as a result of the Corona virus outbreak. As a means of protecting the drivers passengers are only allowed to enter through the rear. No contact with the driver is allowed.
BBC
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The African saxophone legend Manu Dibango has died in Paris after catching coronavirus.
Dibango – best known for his 1972 song Soul Makossa – is one of the first global stars to die from Covid-19.
The 86-year-old fused jazz and
Read more…Required Listening - RonaFever
I do this to ease the tension of our situation, not to ridicule those suffering-
whether from infection or hysteria. ...Khuent Rose
Loop news
As citizens turn to social media for entertainment to pass the time while staying indoors to avoid infection of the coronavirus, Digicel has teamed up with various local artistes to deliver an online Cameo Concert series.
The concerts will
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Ever felt like taking a risk and doing something unexpected? This video sums up my music career - from Classical to Soca! Hope you enjoy !
Power Soca Medley:
Famalay - Machel Montano Skinny Fabulous Bunji Garlin
Run Wid It - Mr. Killa
Nasty Up - P
