P.I.M.P. (Pool In Meh Pan.) by George D. Goddard

Started Feb 16, 2014 0 Replies 0 Likes

Here's another "great" idea for Pan Trinbago to consider: In addition to the pool, install some poles, and some "VIP Private Rooms", where we can prostitute the women of Trinidad and Tobago, especially the panwomen. (Age optional; you can go as low…Continue

Foreign versus Local – The Mindset That Separates And Conquers A Nation. And Gives The Real Enemies Free Rein.

Started this discussion. Last reply by Andre-Roger Dellevi Feb 15, 2014. 22 Replies 2 Likes

Yesterday, it was brought to my attention that a certain “big wig” in the government, who also happens to be involved in steelbands, turned down the invitation to attend the town hall meeting, because we (Trinbagonain expatriates) are viewed as…Continue

MY BLACK HISTORY MONTH MESSAGE: Pan African – Linking the “Singing Drum” to Black History.

Started this discussion. Last reply by Barbara Feb 2, 2014. 9 Replies 3 Likes

Habari Gani: As the United States begins “Black History Month”, African-Americans need to be informed of a part of their “history”, which continues to be omitted from the celebration. Granted, the steel drum (steelpan or pan) is not “American”,…Continue

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The Steel Bandits, Playing "SIDESHOW" by the Blue Magic. Panorama 1979-2013 WINNERS!!!

Started Jan 30, 2014 0 Replies 0 Likes

Yuh hear 'bout de band? The STEEL BANDITS. They are not in the competition, but year after year, are the true winners of Panorama.  They also have a "medium-size band" - De Greens. I going with the Steel Bandits with "SIDESHOW", for this year's…Continue

The Two Radical Actions That Panmen and Panwomen Can Take In 2014 To RECLAIM EARNED RESPECT.

Started this discussion. Last reply by ken king Feb 4, 2014. 31 Replies 5 Likes

We have always been told that "respect is earned". No one doubts that the thousands of members of the steelbands have earned their respect, but like the "Pan Is Beautiful" prize moneys, the requests for financial audits, and the allowing of spoil…Continue

KAISO!!! This is Trinidad and Tobago CULTURE!

Started this discussion. Last reply by Michaele Jan 26, 2014. 1 Reply 2 Likes

FALSE PAPERSKAISO!!! This is Trinidad and Tobago CULTURE! Really nice calypso melody. I was surprised by Chalkdust's response; this would have been "ah…Continue

"Steelband Hoax", (The Building Of A History On A Lie)

Started this discussion. Last reply by Cecil hinkson Feb 4, 2014. 35 Replies 1 Like

"The pan which took 'Spree' to glory, had actually been bought from a man named Andrew "Pan" De La Bastide for a shilling (24 cents)," Goddard stated. "It was the first pan ever sold." Goddard, however, was not alone in leveling the serious charge.…Continue

LEADER or MANAGER? (Which are you?)

Started this discussion. Last reply by Cecil hinkson Jan 23, 2014. 1 Reply 0 Likes

The one who emerges as the leader of the Steelband Movement, will not be delegating from cyberspace, but as a TRUE LEADER, will be ahead of the pack, leading the charge! You see, a "leader" leads by example; a "manager" remotely delegates…Continue

Pan History l0l (That's Laugh Out Loud)

Started this discussion. Last reply by Pan'tum - The Ghost Who Talks Jan 24, 2014. 29 Replies 2 Likes

Let me begin by admitting that I am no more than a student of steelband and pan history. Most of what I know is from research; the rest comes from recollection (from being around my dad as a child), and personal experience from being a member of two…Continue

Overview of "Carnivals of the World - Top 10 of 2013"

Started this discussion. Last reply by Pan'tum - The Ghost Who Talks Jan 15, 2014. 11 Replies 0 Likes

Carnivals of the World - Top 10 of 2013Okay...A few things jumped out at me, looking over this online article. Firstly, why is Trinidad and Tobago Carnival…Continue