In the early days of the coronavirus pandemic, many public health experts were sure that the virus could be beaten before
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Martin “Dougie” Douglas - president of CrossFire Steel Orchestra has passed
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…Farewell to a legend
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…STEELPAN PLAYER – VICTIM of COVID-19
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
Read more…COVID-19 taking a toll on New York Steelband neighborhoods
New York City percent of patients testing postive for COVID-19
The Coronavirus 2019 - COVID-19
Percent of patients testing positive for COVID-19 by United Hospital Fund Neighborhood in New York City
Read more…Hansel “Hanny” Leon Remembered - by Garvin Blake
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…Watch -- Jazz Artists On The Greens - JAOTG
JAOTG 2020 Memories Online: A Special Presentation
Read more…Remembering Rudolph Charles - RAISING LAVENTILLE THE DOC and THE HAMMER GO TO WORK
by Dalton Narine
Prime Minister Dr. Eric Williams takes in a practice session at the Desperadoes panyard with leader Rudolph Charles at his side (Government Information Services via the Digital Pan Archive)
A PM and a steel band legend build an alli
Read more…Steelband Community Members on the Front Line Against COVID-19 -- Thanks You!
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
CUBA USES 'WONDER DRUG' TO FIGHT CORONAVIRUS AROUND WORLD DESPITE U.S. SANCTIONS
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…"Every Kinda People" -1978 - This Robert Palmer-classic features Robert Greenidge on steelpan and Freddie Harris on guitar
USA - This Robert Palmer-classic features Robert Greenidge on steelpan and Freddie Harris on guitar.
Musicians:
- Robert Palmer – vocals, guitar
- Paul Barrere & Freddie Harris – guitar
- James Alan Smith – keyboards
- Bob Babbitt – bass Allan Schwartzberg
Free and empty buses in New York - Corona virus update.
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.
Manu Dibango : African saxophone legend dies of Covid-19 - best known for his 1972 song Soul Makossa
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…RonaFever -- A Khuent Rose Public Service Announcement
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
Digicel to feature local artistes in online Cameo Concert series
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
Read more…From Classical to Soca -- Famlay
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
Corona Virus Impacts Steelband Legend's Funeral
Newsday
Mourner turned away from pan pioneer’s funeral
Ingrid Jules touches her husband Neville Jules' casket as prayers are said at the Lapeyrouse cemetery prior to his burial on Friday. PHOTO BY AYANNA KINSALE - Ayanna Kinsale
Trinidad All Stars S
Read more…PANdemic - When nobody wants you!! -- Lessons in and for Pan - Remember who your friends are...
CNN
Virus-hit cruise ship MS Braemar docks in Cuba after Caribbean odyssey
(CNN) — A British-operated cruise ship left stranded in the Caribbean when people aboard became sick with coronavirus has finally docked in Cuba after a fraught search for a
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