http://panonthenet.com Global news about the steelpan instrument, steelbands, music and more. en-us © 2005 Global Steelpan Music News, When Steel Talks. Tue, 28 Jan 2006 11:01:05 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2013/may/webeat-goes-on-5-13-13.htm After government intervention, the 2013 edition of Trinidad and Tobago's annual cultural festival 'WeBeat - St James Live' is back on track; this coming after the host committee St. James Community Improvement Committee cancelled the event days earlier due to challenges they said emanated from lack of financial support. Mon, 13 May 2013 12:47:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2013/may/kendall-williams-concert-5-9-2013.htm Panist, composer and arranger Kendall Williams presents his NYU recital Sun, 12 May 2013 15:47:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2013/may/webeat-cancelled-5-11-13.htm The St. James Community Improvement Committee announces that after an uninterrupted run of twelve years, the 2013 edition of WeBeat - St James Live, originally scheduled to run from June 7th through 15th 2013, has been cancelled due to lack of financial support. Sat, 11 May 2013 15:47:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/spotlight/2013/xalapa-steelband-mexico-5-9-2013.htm Meet Eduardo “Lalo” Tellez, Percussion Professor in the Superior Institute of Music in Veracruz, Mexico, and founder of Mexico's first steel orchestra - Steel Band de Xalapa. Thu, 9 May 2013 2:47:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2013/may/nyu-spring-concert-5-1-2013.htm NYU Steel is uniquely positioned to become one of the best steel orchestras in North America. Brooklyn is the home to some of the largest and best steel orchestras outside Trinidad and Tobago, so the potential for an even greater learning experience for the NYU students is there. Fri, 3 May 2013 1:47:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/tnt/2013/invue/steve-regis-3-3-2013.htm Steve Regis – arranger, captain and founder of Sundowners Steel Orchestra – takes us back to another time, sharing insight into the band’s beginnings, accomplishments, and more, in a When Steel Talks Exclusive Sun, 3 Mar 2013 16:47:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/tnt/2013/invue/carnival-tv-2-28-2013.htm In an exclusive interview with When Steel Talks, Paul Charles of Carnival TV, speaks on meeting the challenge of presenting Caribbean entertainment and events to the world Fri, 1 Mar 2013 6:00:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/tnt/2013/oped/saved-my-life-2-26-2013.htm Award-winning journalist and film maker Dalton Narine speaks on how the steelpan instument and the legendary Neville Jules of Trinidad All Stars saved his life in a deeply personal and griping story. Tue, 26 Feb 2013 6:00:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2012/oct/steelpan-jazz-challenge-finals-11-2-2012.htm Eight steelpan ensembles compete in the First Citizens (FCB) International Steelpan Jazz Challenge 2012 Finals at the Grand Stand, Queen's Park Savannah in Port of Spain, Trinidad. At the end of the qualifying round Golden Hands Steel Orchestra amassed the highest points. Fri, 2 Nov 2012 16:47:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2012/hc_reports/hollis-clifton-sanfest-11-1-2012.htm SanFest - Steel orchestras from eight primary and eleven secondary schools battle for supremacy in the National Junior Arts Festival Steelpan Finals. Thu, 1 Nov 2012 12:47:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2012/oct/results-antigua-barbuda-school-panorama-10-31-2012.htm Antigua and Barbuda's St. Joseph's Academy and Villa Primary School steel orchestras which triumphed in the 2011 steelband panorama competition, remained in Winner's Row for 2012. The champion bands participated in their secondary and primary school divisions, respectively. Music lovers heard from fourteen bands in the evening's competition Wed, 31 Oct 2012 21:47:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2012/oct/sforzata-carib-fashionwk-10-30-2012.htm It will be a colourful explosion of steel pan music and stylish fashions for 'Pan In Style' - a runway Fashion Show and After Party, unfolding on Saturday 3rd November 2012 at the pan yard of Sforzata Steel Orchestra in St. Augustine, Trinidad. It is part of Caribbean Fashion Plus Week, the largest Plus Size Fashion week event in the region, coming off in host country Trinidad and Tobago. Tue, 30 Oct 2012 21:47:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2012/oct/antigua-barbuda-school-panorama-10-25-2012.htm It is the turn of Antigua and Barbuda's young steel pan musicians when steel orchestras from six primary schools and eight secondary schools compete for championship titles at the end of October. Thu, 25 Oct 2012 16:47:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2012/oct/bertie-marshall-fitun-tribute-10-24-2012.htm The Federation of Independent Trade Unions and NGOs (FITUN) salutes the late legendary pan-tuner Bertie Marshall's signal legacy as an innovator and tuner of the steelpan instrument, while offering condolences on his passing to family, friends, and the community Wed, 24 Oct 2012 16:47:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2012/oct/bertie-marshall-msj-10-24-2012.htm The Executive, Activist Council and members of the Movement for Social Justice (MSJ) join his family, the rest of the national community and the regional and international steelband movement in mourning the loss of Bertie Lloyd Marshall Wed, 24 Oct 2012 12:47:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2012/oct/for-bertie-with-thanks-10-22-2012.htm Sunity Maharaj speaks on one of the geniuses of Trinidad and Tobago - steelpan innovator Bertie Marshall Tue, 23 Oct 2012 16:47:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2012/oct/steelpan-war-on-breast-cancer-10-21-2012.htm New York Steelpan community join thousands in 'Making Strides Against Breast Cancer' Walk - Brooklyn Steel Orchestras Declare War on Breast Cancer. Sun, 21 Oct 2012 16:47:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2012/oct/bertie-marshall-passings-10-18-2012.htm The global steelpan community pays respect to the late Legendary Steelpan innovator, builder and tuner Bertie Marshall. Thu, 18 Oct 2012 06:47:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2012/oct/pan-trinbago-elections-candidates-10-17-2012.htm Three persons are vying for the position of President of Pan Trinbago-including the incumbent Keith Diaz-in the upcoming October 28 elections. In total there are ten posts within the organization for which nineteen candidates are in contention. Wed, 17 Oct 2012 16:47:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2012/oct/rising-stars-jeff-eps-10-16-2012.htm US Virgin Islands' Rising Stars Youth Steel Orchestra out of St. Thomas, has just received critical funding from the Jeffrey Epstein VI Foundation which also actively supports education and youth initiatives across the Virgin Islands, and is known for supporting science research around the United States. Tue, 16 Oct 2012 14:47:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2012/oct/invaders-pan-parang-pork-10-15-2012.htm Starting off as a small but high-quality entertainment event then held in Trinidad's Lion's Civic Centre ten years ago, Invaders Steel Orchestra's 'Pan Parang and Pork' has now established itself as the event that signals the opening of the Christmas celebrations in Trinidad and Tobago. Mon, 15 Oct 2012 14:47:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/upclose/2012/andy-neils-10-4-12-upclose.htm An exclusive When Steel Talks interview with Andy Neils - former ace steelpan player for the legendary Renegades Steel Orchestra and now internationally-renowned steelpan tuner. Sat, 6 Oct 2012 4:47:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2012/oct/steelpan-tuners-guilders-10-4-2012.htm The SteelPan Tuners Guild of Trinidad & Tobago has issued an invitation to its members to attend an Emergency Meeting in St. Ann's, Trinidad on October 8, 2012 Thu, 4 Oct 2012 14:47:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2012/sep/mosaic-cropover-9-30-2012.htm Mosaic Steel Orchestra of Barbados did not disappoint when it came time for their appearances during 2012 Crop Over festivities earlier this year. They were in focus on the Pan in the City and the Pan Pun de Sand stages in Bridgetown and Brandon's Beach. Sun, 30 Sep 2012 20:47:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2012/sep/the-genius-of-woman-on-the-bass-9-24-2012.htm Steelpan historian and panist Dalton Narine takes a look at Annie Lopez, the woman who inspired one of the most popular panorama tunes of all time - Woman on the Bass composed and sung by Irwin Reyes Johnson aka Scrunter. Mon, 24 Sep 2012 16:47:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2012/sep/renegades-youth-camp-9-23-2012.htm With his vision, the late 'Sonny' Goddard believed Trinidad and Tobago can produce musicians, people, of supreme quality through music. Thus, one such steel orchestra, today, that has recognized that and readily accepted the feat to partner with the Ministry of National Security to use music to achieve greatness, is reigning hat-trick and nine-time Panorama champs, Renegades Steel Orchestra of east Port of Spain. Mon, 24 Sep 2012 6:47:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2012/sep/bomber-fundraiser-9-23-2012.htm Fundraiser for well-known NY D'Radoes Steelpan player 'Bomber' aka 'Showtime' to be held, as the veteran pan player valiantly battles cancer. Sun, 23 Sep 2012 6:47:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2012/sep/exclusive-africa-tt-steelpan-venture-interview-9-21-2012.htm In an exclusive interview for When Steel Talks, Mary Ehikhamenor, PA to the CEO of the Africa-Trinidad & Tobago Steelpan Development Company, Ltd. (ATTSDC) - gives insight into the situation which has led to the dissolution of the original business partnership between Pan Trinbago and Xcel Steelpan Co. Ltd., which gave rise to the ATTSDC. Fri, 21 Sep 2012 23:47:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2012/sep/africa-tt-steelpan-venture-over-9-20-2012.htm The union among three organisations which bonded to form the Africa-Trinidad and Tobago Steelpan Development Company (ATTSDC), with its Head office situated in Lagos, Nigeria, is broken, and the partnership is no more. This according to the office of company CEO Chief Bowie S. Bowei. Thu, 20 Sep 2012 09:47:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2012/sep/starlift-vincent-concert-9-18-2012.htm Starlift Steel Orchestra of St. Vincent & The Grenadines in historic New York visit - in concert, on the road for J'Ouvert, where and whenever they performed - Starlift came hard. Wed, 19 Sep 2012 16:47:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/panorama/2012/new-york-review-2012.htm The 2012 New York Steel Orchestra Panorama in review, taking a detailed look at the bands, performances, arrangers and related matters. Tue, 18 Sep 2012 16:47:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2012/sep/pantrinbago-steelpan-national-instrument-9-12-2012.htm Pan Trinbago addresses controversy on Trinidad and Tobago's National Instrument, delivering an official statement. Wed, 12 Sep 2012 16:47:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2012/sep/pantrinbago-agm-9-4-2012.htm In October 2012 Pan Trinbago holds its Annual General Meeting (AGM)/Triennial Convention in Port of Spain, Trinidad to facilitate the election of officers to the Central Executive Committee. Tue, 4 Sep 2012 16:47:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2012/sep/pantrinbago-congrats-9-4-2012.htm Pan Trinbago congratulates 2012 National Awardees - significant people in the steelband artform and culture - Bertram 'Birch' Kelman, Liam Teague, Maureen Manchouck. Tue, 4 Sep 2012 12:47:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2012/aug/35th-BAS-Notting-Hill-Steelband-Panorama-2012.htm Real Steel Orchestra led by Leroy Clarke and hailing from Plymouth captured the 35th BAS Notting Hill Steelband Panorama 2012 'Champions of Steel' title – celebrating the 50th Anniversaries of Independence for both Trinidad & Tobago and Jamaica, as well as the Queen's Diamond Jubilee and the 2012 Olympics and Para Olympics in the UK. Fri, 31 Aug 2012 12:47:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2012/aug/despers-usa-band-launch-8-28-2012.htm The event, featuring many of New York's best steel orchestras was billed as the 'mother of all launches' at Despers USA's pan yard on Atlantic Avenue between Classon and Franklin Avenues, just a few blocks away from the newly-built and much-heralded Barclays Center Arena. So not even thunder, lighting and rain could stop the New York steelbands on this night. Tue, 28 Aug 2012 9:47:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2012/aug/uk-2012-panorama-results-8-25-2012.htm Reel Steel wins 2012 UK Panorama Championship - Full Results Sun, 26 Aug 2012 9:47:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2012/aug/uk-2012-panorama-lineup-8-22-2012.htm Six of the UK's most noted steel orchestras put their best musical notes forward in the annual tournament of bands coming together in their efforts to cop the prestigious title of Panorama champs this Saturday. Wed, 22 Aug 2012 19:47:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/results/NewYork/2012/ny-2012-panorama.htm New York Steelband music panorama 2012 competition - tunes, orchestras, bands, captains, arrangers, tuners, songs, order of appearance. Mon, 20 Aug 2012 1:47:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/world/newyork/panyard_locations.htm. For the 2012 Pan season, find out where the New York steel bands are practicing in their panyards, and drop by to check them out! Mon, 20 Aug 2012 1:07:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2012/aug/pan-month-more-8-15-2012.htm Pan Trinbago continues celebrating August as Steelband Month with more events. The program coincides with the celebration of the Golden Anniversary of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago's Independence. Wed, 15 Aug 2012 2:47:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2012/aug/new-dimension-win-grenada-panorama-results-8-12-2012.htm Like the lyrics of their Panorama song, When We Come Back, Grenada's New Dimension Steel Orchestra triumphed and did that just that, and as 'the comeback kid' turned out to be the band to beat in this year's Panorama out of a field of eight. Mon, 13 Aug 2012 2:47:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2012/aug/tonic-band-launch-8-5-2012.htm It was another hot Summer night, and a very humid one at that - for the 2012 Pantonic Band Launch. Combine the entertaining and sultry steel band sounds of Pantonic and CASYM, with the hot rhythmic session by Natural Expressions, and it was a great way to plunge into a moist Saturday evening. Sun, 5 Aug 2012 23:47:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2012/aug/tonic-new-rochelle-8-5-2012.htm Pantonic Steel Orchestra was featured in the outdoor concert series known as "Music on the Green" made possible by New Rochelle Downtown's Business Improvement District (BID) Sun, 5 Aug 2012 20:47:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2012/aug/sonatas-sport-8-5-2012.htm New York steelbands came out to play with much Commess when Sonatas Steel Orchestra held its third annual sports day festivities. Sun, 4 Aug 2012 12:47:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/bio/robert-cadet-jr-bio.htm Get to know Robert Cadet, Jr., the 2012 Junior Panorama Arranger for Grenada's Pan Ossia Junior Steel Orchestra Fri, 3 Aug 2012 01:47:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/online/archive/2012/aug2012.htm#mus 'Music Man' by Ajamu is the tune of choice for Pan Ossia Junior Steel Orchestra when they compete in the 2012 Grenada Junior National Panorama, and arranged by Robert Cadet, Jr. Fri, 3 Aug 2012 01:27:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2012/aug/des-chase-opinion-wiadca-8-2-2012.htm Desmond Chase responds to Mr. Thomas Bailey, President of WIADCA, on issues relevant to the 2012 New York Panorama season and the New York steelband community - open letter to the Caribbean Community Thu, 2 Aug 2012 13:47:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2012/aug/pan-month-8-2-2012.htm Pan Trinbago is celebrating Steelband Month in August. This year's program will coincide with the celebration of the Golden Anniversary of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago's Independence Thu, 2 Aug 2012 12:47:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2012/aug/antiguabar-panorama-lineup-8-1-2012.htm It's time once more for the annual Antigua & Barbuda National Panorama competition, and six steel orchestras will vie for the 2012 championship title on August 2 at Carnival City in St. John's. Wed, 1 Aug 2012 15:47:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/online/archive/2012/aug2012.htm#mus J'Ouvert Rhythm - sung by King Short Shirt, performed for Antigua & Barbuda steelband panorama 2012 by Hell's Gate Steel Orchestra. Wed, 1 Aug 2012 11:47:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2012/jul/hinds-nas-open-letter-to-caribcomm-7-31-2012.htm Open letter to the Caribbean Community from National Alliance of Steelbands (NAS) president, Anthony "Ike" Hinds, also of Dem Stars Steel Orchestra. He addresses issues relevant to the 2012 New York Panorama season and the New York steelband community. Tue, 31 Jul 2012 15:47:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/upclose/2012/soluna-garnes-7-22-2012.htm In an exclusive interview with When Steel Talks, Soluna Garnes, Trinidad and Tobago's Cultural Attache to Brazil, shares her experiences, visions, goals and realities of introducing the steelpan instrument to Brazil. Sat, 28 Jul 2012 03:47:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2012/jul/hummingbird-grads-7-27-2012.htm It is graduation time for 61 youngsters attached to the Humming Bird Pan Groove Steel Orchestra Music School in the Panyard Camp after completing a three-week program organized in Trinidad & Tobago. Fri, 27 Jul 2012 03:47:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2012/jul/grenada-panorama-lineup-7-23-2012.htm The National Panorama in Grenada comes off August 11 in St. George's, the country's capital. Eight of the country's most notable steel orchestras will meet once more as they match musical wits in this major annual steel band competition. Mon, 23 Jul 2012 03:47:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2012/jul/back-in-time-7-18-2012.htm Not even the torridness of the then-unfolding heat wave or the downpour of rain could stop last weekend’s Pan fete. It was 'Back in Times' through the '90s New York style. New York steelbands come out to play - Wet-fete and all! Fri, 20 Jul 2012 03:47:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2012/jul/festival-international-de-steelpan-de-montreal-2012-7-12-2012.htm Steelbands rock the show at the 2012 annual Festival International de Steelpan de Montreal (F.I.S.M.) and the annual Week-Ends du Monde held in the Park Jean-Drapeau. Wed, 18 Jul 2012 03:47:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2012/jul/pan-trinbago-misstt-world-7-17-2012.htm Pan Trinbago has donated a Tenor Pan to Miss TT World 2012 representative Athaliah Samuel to be part of a charity auction at the pageant. The steelpan will be one of the items that will be part of the charity auction to be conducted at the Pageant. Tue, 17 Jul 2012 03:47:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2012/jul/st-lucia-panorama-results-7-14-2012.htm After five hours of intense music competition, defending title-holders large band Babonneau Steel Orchestra, triumphed - keeping firm hold on the title of St. Lucia Panorama champs for another year. Hailing from the same village (Babonneau) in St. Lucia as the large category winners (Babonneau Steel Orchestra) Harmonites Steel Orchestra also delivered a repeat, and emerged winners once more in the small band category. Sat, 14 Jul 2012 03:47:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2012/jul/masman-uncut-7-13-2012.htm Director, journalist, panist and steelpan historian Dalton Narine unveils 'Mas Man - The Complete Work' August 7 in Brooklyn, New York. Fri, 13 Jul 2012 12:47:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2012/jul/grenada-bomb-tune-results-7-9-2012.htm For the participants in the 2012 Grenada Bomb Tune competition, and those who had the good fortune to be there in person to experience it, the show was probably a good one, if 2011 and other past competitions were anything to go by. The results for the top two bands remained the same, with New Dimension and Angel Harps steel orchestras retaining their hold on positions one and two. Tue, 10 Jul 2012 14:47:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2012/jul/pan-trinbago-attsdc-7-9-2012.htm Pan Trinbago launches its subsidiary - the Africa Trinidad & Tobago Steelpan Development Company Limited - the ATTSDC - introducing the company to the Trinidad & Tobago community on Tuesday 10th July in Trinidad. Mon, 9 Jul 2012 14:47:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2012/jul/vincy-panorama-results-7-6-2012.htm To make their own mark on history, steel orchestras from St. Vincent & the Grenadines will now have to surpass the 'beaver trick'—four championships in a row—racked up by the 2012 Panorama champs, Sion Hill Euphonium Steel Orchestra. Fri, 6 Jul 2012 05:47:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2012/jul/tantz-pantonic-7-3-2012.htm Pantonic Steel Orchestra entertained guests at 'A Taste of Tantz,' the official launch of Tantz Catering Inc. in the form of an elegant Jardin Soirée at Garden 54 in Brooklyn, New York. The group brought the finishing touch of the Caribbean feel, vibes and atmosphere to the urban Brooklyn setting. Tue, 3 Jul 2012 08:47:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2012/jul/pan-countryside-tob-7-2-2012.htm Pan Trinbago continues its "Pan in de Countryside" series with two events in Tobago. The first comes off at the Charlotteville Recreation Ground in Tobago, sister isle of Trinidad. Mon, 2 Jul 2012 22:47:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2012/jun/panlove-japan-6-26-2012.htm Organized by Sasaki Kentaro, Pan Love 2012 featured ten ensembles which got the audience going in the intimate setting of Star Pine's Cafe in Musashino-City, Tokyo. Tue, 26 Jun 2012 9:47:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2012/jun/casym-steelpan-in-schools-6-23-2012.htm On Saturday June 23, 2012, CASYM of New York held its annual Pantastic Youth Explosion which celebrates the achievements of its steelband music performance classes - Class 1, Class 2, PS 161 and PS 267. Mon, 25 Jun 2012 00:47:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2012/jun/nandi-keyi-6-20-2012.htm In an exclusive interview with When Steel Talks, Journalist, Writer and Theatrical Producer - Nandi Keyi shares her experiences, visions and overall thoughts on her latest production - 'At the Feet of the Masters...' Wed, 20 Jun 2012 12:47:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2012/jun/delaware-steel-greece-6-20-2012.htm It's steelpan in Greece as Delaware Steel from the University of Delaware plays during the 30th International Society for Music Education (ISME) World conference on music education. The conference is held every two years in a different country and features a variety of multicultural musical lectures and performances. Wed, 20 Jun 2012 10:47:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2012/jun/da-bomb-music-competition-6-10-2012.htm New York Steelpan Youth Have Spoken - Inaugural USSA steelband "Bomb tune" competition showcases New York steelpan talent and resolve Thu, 14 Jun 2012 00:47:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2012/jun/bare-essentials-6-12-2012.htm Respected journalist Les Slater provides a critical look at the steelpan instrument Pan In School contoversy in the land of its birth - Trinidad and Tobago. Wed, 13 Jun 2012 10:47:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2012/jun/voices-of-spring-6-13-2012.htm On June 24, at the St. James Amphitheatre, Williams will commemorate the 50th year of the band's rendition of Johann Strauss Jr.s' "Voices of Spring," a landmark performance that won the 1962 Steel Band Music Festival in Port of Spain, Trinidad. Wed, 13 Jun 2012 14:47:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2012/jun/tt-panorama-2013-registration-6-11-2012.htm Registration is open for Steelbands interested in participating in the Trinidad & Tobago 2013 Panorama. Details listed here. Mon, 11 Jun 2012 22:47:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2012/jun/sv2g-wycombe-diamond-jubliee-6-6-2012.htm Award-winning SV2G Wycombe Steel Orchestra represented the Commonwealth and had Buckingham Palace guests partying in the Palace gardens as part of Her Majesty the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations on Monday 4th June. Wed, 6 Jun 2012 12:47:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2012/jun/webeat-press-release-6-5-2012.htm It's WeBeat 2012 in St. James, Trinidad from June 6 through 9, 2012. Experience Élan Parlé, St. James Tripolians, Silver Stars, Desperadoes steel orchestras, Black Stalin, Denyse Plummer, Singing Francine and much more, including a Steelband parade on the final day. Tue, 5 Jun 2012 09:47:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2012/may/new-york-honor-steel-band-pioneers-5-22-2012.htm The Trinidad & Tobago Folk Arts Institute hosted a special awards ceremony called 'A Gala Tribute To New York Steel Band Pioneers.' Fri, 25 May 2012 20:47:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2012/may/africa-tt-steelpan-dev-co-sign-5-18-2012.htm Three organisations came together to form the Africa-Trinidad and Tobago Steelpan Development Company (ATTSDC), with its Head office situated in Lagos, Nigeria. Fri, 18 May 2012 14:47:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2012/may/a-ministry-for-steelpan-5-9-2012.htm A comprehensive document on 'A Ministry Exclusively for the Steelpan in Trinidad & Tobago,' written by Salah A. Wilson Wed, 9 May 2012 12:47:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2012/may/champs-in-steel-5-7-2012.htm The big guns in the New York steelpan music fraternity came out to play for the Champions of Steel concert. The elite of the New York steelband franchises were all present - names like Sonatas, CASYM, Despers USA, Pantonic and most recently, ADLIB from Long Island. Tue, 8 May 2012 0:47:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2012/apr/nyu-spring-concert-4-27-2012.htm No schizophrenic behavior about the Steelpan - in the school of Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development at NYU - evident in the latest concert put on by NYU Steel. Mon, 30 Apr 2012 0:47:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2012/apr/2012-steelfestt-conference-4-29-2012.htm SteelFesTT 2012 (the Steelpan Festival of Trinidad and Tobago) inaugurates what is intended to become a biennial instrument based festival dedicated to the national instrument of Trinidad and Tobago. Mon, 30 Apr 2012 0:27:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2012/apr/thwaites-uk-tour-4-29-2012.htm Thwaites Brothers tour UK with Native Deen and Steelpan in the spotlight Sun, 29 Apr 2012 11:27:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2012/apr/un-Ban-Ki-moon-4-25-2012.htm UN Secetary General Ban Ki-moon described the typical Trinidadian music as a force for peace and "part of the global heritage of humankind." Wed, 25 Apr 2012 21:27:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2012/apr/panmasters-jamboree-4-24-2012.htm Join Pan Masters in Maryland on Sunday May 27th for their fourteenth annual Pan Jamboree, with performances by several east coast Steel bands. Tue, 24 Apr 2012 21:47:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2012/apr/above-all-the-steelpan-sunity-maharaj-4-17-2012.htm hile the world is in a global rush to embrace the steelpan musical instrument on unprecedented levels of acceptance not experienced before, Trinidad and Tobago, the home and birthplace of this profound musical invention continues to exhibit what can be termed schizophrenic behavior, with the instrument. Sunity Maharaj (editor of the T&T Review and Director of the Lloyd Best Institute of the West Indies) brings the issues of this love/hate relationship that foster everything from neglect, ambivalence, rejection, contempt, to unbridled pride and passion, to the forefront - in her article Above all, The Steelpan. Tue, 17 Apr 2012 11:47:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2012/apr/panjazz-tobago-4-12-2012.htm Pazzaz, a component of the Tobago Jazz Experience, is set to take place on Saturday 28th April 2012 at Pigeon Point Heritage Park in Trinidad's sister isle of Tobago. Pan Trinbago is happy to announce the line-up for the show. Thu, 12 Apr 2012 18:47:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2012/apr/niu-upcoming-spring-concert-4-11-2012.htm NIU Steelband of Northern Illinois University (NIU), under the direction of Liam Teague and Cliff Alexis, presents its Spring 2012 concert on Sunday April 22 in the Boutell Memorial Concert Hall, NIU School of Music on campus, in DeKalb, Illinois. Wed, 11 Apr 2012 13:47:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2012/apr/andy-foundry-4-11-2012.htm In preparation for the weekend’s performances, the Foundry Ensemble led by steel pan and percussive phenom Andy Akiho, went through selections in their repertoire to be showcased at the shows. Wed, 11 Apr 2012 12:47:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2012/apr/andy-akhio-princeton-university-4-9-2012.htm Andy Akiho is Busting Out... Taking the Steelpan Instrument to Uncharted Zones - New Stories and Conversations for Pan. With the Foundry Ensemble, the Princeton PhD student unleashes his unique steelpan and percussive mix Mon, 9 Apr 2012 12:47:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2012/apr/junior-pouchet-service-4-2-2012.htm Funeral Service for Steelband Stalwart Edgar 'Junior' Pouchet Pan Trinbago closes offices in observance of the association's past president. Mon, 2 Apr 2012 17:47:00 EST