Trinidad - The Steelband Movement mourns the passing of one of its
foremost contributors, Oscar Pile, who saw the birth of the
Steelband Association and who throughout his life played
significant...
When Steel Talks Everybody Listens. The business of steelpan music
without compromise.
Nothing captures the spirit and excitement of the moment like a
still photo of a steelpan player on panorama night. See and feel the
intense flashes and moments of pure joy as captured by Pan Podium.
When Steel Talks Everybody Listens. The business of steelpan music
without compromise.
Roseau, Dominica - This all-boys secondary education institution in
Roseau, Dominica, is one of three participants in the joint
collaborative Steelpan in Schools initiative, between Dominica’s...
When Steel Talks Everybody Listens. The business of steelpan music
without compromise.
For champion steelpan soloist Mighty Jamma from the United Kingdom,
Trinidad and Tobago's Steelband and Carnival 2008 season was simply
fantastic. He described it overall as "a good experience for...
When Steel Talks Everybody Listens. The business of steelpan music
without compromise.
The sixteen (16) steelband finalists “live” performances of their
Panorama tunes are now available for your listening and viewing
pleasure on CD and DVD. The entire CD comprises the music of the...
When Steel Talks Everybody Listens. The business of steelpan music
without compromise.
Roseau, Dominica - At carnival time in Dominica, one of the mainstay
events of the season activities is the semi annual Pan by The Bay
steelband music exhibition. The steelpan affair is staged on...
When Steel Talks Everybody Listens. The business of steelpan music
without compromise.
Roseau, Dominica - Simeon Joseph is busy with all the challenges
that present themselves to a person charged with the responsibility
of playing a lead role in the development of a nation’s youth.
When Steel Talks Everybody Listens. The business of steelpan music
without compromise.
UK - 2007 has been a very memorable year for BAS and its UK
steelband communities. The move of the National Steelband Panorama,
‘Champions of Steel ‘competition, the UK’s premier pre-Carnival
event,...
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without compromise.
Trinidad - When steelpan history is written, Trinidad and Tobago’s
2008 Panorama Champions Phase II Pan Groove will undeniably have
some of the most doggedly devoted steelpan musicians who answer
the...
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without compromise.
Trinidad - In the mid to late 1950’s, steelband and panmen were very
closely associated with and defined as badjohnism and hooliganism. A
steelband clash resulted in stabbing, cutting, lick down,...
When Steel Talks Everybody Listens. The business of steelpan music
without compromise.
USA - The group was invited to be the entertainment for the Helping
America’s Youth Program celebration. Helping America’s Youth Program
was initiated three years ago by the President and was chaired...
When Steel Talks Everybody Listens. The business of steelpan music
without compromise.
Trinidad - It is time to return Panorama Finals to where they
belong, the Queen's Park Savannah. It was interesting to have them
in a new location in 2007 and 2008, but in truth it was not "great
in...
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without compromise.
Trinidad - In what has to be considered one of their strongest
performances in years, the defending panorama champions, Trinidad
All Stars came up one point short in the eyes of the judges of...
When Steel Talks Everybody Listens. The business of steelpan music
without compromise.
Trinidad - In what has to be considered one of the most major moves
in recent panorama history, Exodus Steel Orchestra took the stage in
the preliminary, semi final, and ultimately final rounds of...
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without compromise.
Trinidad - The legendary Desperadoes Steel Orchestra descended from
the hills of Laventille to put on one of the more memorable
performances in recent times at the 2008 steelband music Panorama...
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without compromise.
Trinidad - On Sunday 20th January, 2008 the PAN DIASPORA guest on
WACK 90.1fm Radio was pannist Arlene Webb who had just jetted in to
Trinidad and Tobago to recharge following a ten (10) month tour...
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without compromise.
Trinidad - With a score of 481 points, Phase II Pan Groove
recaptured the steelband music panorama championship from Trinidad
All Stars Steel Orchestra, the 2007 champions in the large
band/steel...
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without compromise.
Trinidad - At least ten (10) Conventional steelbands in the
South/Central (5) and Eastern regions (5) have selected
Winston Scarborough’s “Latin on de Court” as their tune of
choice in this year’s...
When Steel Talks Everybody Listens. The business of steelpan
music without compromise.
Terry Joseph, one of Trinidad and Tobago's premiere news,
information, historian and cultural journalists has passed
at the age of 60, in Georgia, USA. For the past year Mr.
Joseph had been...
When Steel Talks Everybody Listens. The business of steelpan
music without compromise.
Terry Joseph, one of Trinidad and Tobago's premiere news,
information, historian and cultural journalists has passed
at the age of 60, in Georgia, USA. For the past year Mr.
Joseph had been...
When Steel Talks Everybody Listens. The business of steelpan
music without compromise.
Terry Joseph, one of Trinidad and Tobago's premiere news,
information, historian and cultural journalists has passed
at the age of 60, in Georgia, USA. For the past year Mr.
Joseph had been...
When Steel Talks Everybody Listens. The business of steelpan
music without compromise.
Trinidad - At the close of registration, 79 Conventional
Bands and 61 Single Pan Bands were listed to participate in
the Preliminary round of competitions.
When Steel Talks Everybody Listens. The business of steelpan
music without compromise.
