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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

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Who Am I? - A Breakdown Of George "Sonny" Goddard's Accomplishments

Steelband performers in Trinidad and Tobago (steeldrum’s birthplace) since 1950, have been represented by three organizations: the Steelbands Association, the National Association of Trinidad and Tobago Steelbandsmen (NATTS), and (now) Pan Trinbago.One man served as the head of all three. George “Sonny” Goddard (1924-1988).He is the only president of any of the three organizations to be re-elected to the post, not once, but (at least) ten times!In all, he served as steelbands’ leader during the…See More

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If you like, go ahead and tell your fellow WST Ning members about yourself here: George is the eldest son of the legendary icon of the Trinidad & Tobago “steelband movement”, George "Sonny" Goddard, and started playing the steel drum or “pan” in 1983. He is an alumnus of the Florida Memorial University (Miami, FL), where he graduated cum laude, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in music. As a former lead vocalist of the Trinidad Tripoli Steel Band, he performed at numerous venues, including the African World Festivals at Hart Plaza (Detroit, MI), the Frog Island Jazz & Blues Festivals (Ann Arbor, MI), and performed at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts (Arizona), and for Aretha Franklin at her home. He is a lifetime member of the National Scholars Honor Society, and holds memberships with the American Federation of Musicians (AFM), the International Association for Jazz Education (IAJE), and the National Alumni Council (NAC). He is also a former entertainment sponsor for the “A Child Is Missing (ACIM)” non-profit organization, and has been awarded by both Cushman Middle School and Perry Middle School for contributions to their events.

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At 1:14am on February 18, 2014, Sandra L Blood said…: The Ghost (that) Talks happens to be my cousin - David, and that's what you look like now? Wow! I always wondered. I have always asked for pics of you and Richard, and thank God that I decided to click on "The Ghost Who Talks" yesterday morning.

I am in Tdad. Isn't the Town Hall meeting out of Tdad, or?

Nice seeing you...will keep in touch!

At 1:41pm on February 14, 2014, Michaele said…: Don't know you George.

Have just been reading your posts for a while,

on WST.

But feel compelled to send you some love on Valentines. Day.

Keep up your spirits...there will be negative people...in all classes and parts of society every where...not just in Trinidad...ya know.

(You have been living in the belly of the beast...and you survived and thrived...there !

Take those ' foreigner' insults as a compliment, boi !

Keep YOUR SELF positive and folks will be attracted to your

sincerity and obvious LOVE. And then the up lift can begin..

YOU HAVE MUCH TO GIVE. Do not any one ..or situation...de-rail you.

and do not let yourself...TRIP. ...do not let emotions trip you up...

get you into a negative space.

Have patience with yourself and with ALL OTHERS...even

those who are obvious..."enemy or frien-e-my".

No revolutionary change happens quickly. The base always

needs to be strengthened and supported...and become organized.

Just be strategic, George.

Just sayin'...

in the spirit of being supportive.

HUGS ! Michaele

a born-foreign (ye gawd...white even !)

who became ...a pan calypso jumbie ...

some one still stuck here in Florida...

but who will keep MY spirits up

by listening to pan !)

At 8:49pm on October 6, 2012, Patrick F Joseph said…: Pan'tum, did you get my message? My email @ patrickfjoseph@hotmail.com

At 8:44pm on October 6, 2012, Patrick F Joseph said…: Pan'tum! Need to contact you as soon as. my email....patrickfjoseph@hotmail.com.

At 1:23pm on August 2, 2012, Terry Alfred said…: thank you for the link for the book club,my email address is freemysty@yahoo.com.

At 7:09pm on August 1, 2012, Peter Gray said…: Ghost ... please send me the .pdf file at mt e-mail address: atenergy@hotmail.com.

Many thanks, Peter

At 9:45am on June 29, 2012, glenford peters said…: Pan'tum you got my nominationl just forward the form. Hotep.

At 9:14pm on July 4, 2011, Bukka Rennie said…: Please Mr. Goddard Jr. stay tuned until my research is published. You certainly should be pleased with the effort and approach to writing HISTORY.

And yes to you, SIDD, there is a great person of Pan.