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Web Posted - August, 2010
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New York Panorama 2010 - Arrangers, Order of Appearance and Tunes
 

New York, USA - New York Panorama 2010 - arrangers, order of appearance, tunes and information.
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Web Posted - Monday August 30, 2010
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The Pan View - from the Pan Yard of D’Radoes Steel Orchestra
Arranger Al “Allos” Foster leads D’Radoes’ ‘Pan Army’ into the New York Panorama Thunderdome
 

D'Radoes Steel Orchestra practices for New York's 2010 PanoramaNew York, USA - This is indeed the year of change. Moreover, it is a year when many of the participating New York steel orchestras introduced new arrangers to the steelband music panorama landscape. In fact, there were five ‘arranger changes’ made this season. This year D’Radoes Steel Orchestra has the talented Al “Allos” Foster at the arranging helm. This is Mr. Foster’s maiden voyage into the New York panorama scene.
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Web Posted - Saturday August 28, 2010
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Basement Recordings’ 2010 New York Pan Yard Recording Schedule
 

Sonatas Steel Orchestra while recording in 2009New York, USA - For many years Basement Recordings, Inc. - parent company of PanOnTheNet and When Steel Talks - has visited the pan yards of some of New York’s finest steel orchestras, to capture the phenomenal results of the work put in by the bands as they prepare for New York’s annual steelband panorama competition. It is critical that bands have the foresight to be chronicled and documented, especially after the euphoria of panorama has come and gone.
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Web Posted - Saturday August 28, 2010
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The Pan View - from the Pan Yard of Pantonic Steel Orchestra
Pantonic is a lean, mean fighting machine - looking for Goliath
 

Pantonic Steel Orchestra practices for New York's 2010 PanoramaNew York, USA - Pantonic Steel Orchestra will enter the “Battle Zone” known as Panorama as a lean, mean, fighting machine. Their tune of choice is “Battle Zone” sung by Anslem Douglas - music by Edwin Pouchet; lyrics by Alvin Daniell.

‘Underdog’ is not a word that is commonly associated with Pantonic Steel Orchestra. And yet undeniably Pantonic finds itself in just that inalienable position.

There is a saying that goes ‘you never know who your real friends and supporters are’ until you’re down, or, are in a real dog fight. Pantonic has begun to find that out.  Internal strife has caused many to abandon ship.
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Web Posted - Friday August 27, 2010
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The Pan View - from the Pan Yard of CASYM Steel Orchestra
“Tell Dem” CASYM is coming for real!
 

CASYM Steel Orchestra practices for New York's 2010 PanoramaNew York, USA - Little people, big people, young people, mature people and lots of parents dot CASYM’s pan yard on Church Avenue. Not even the constant off and on drizzle of rain can zap the energy and commitment of these young CASYMites.  It is now after 12:00 a.m.  Well past the normal bedtime of these young people as the section leaders guide them through another round of the newly added music.

On one night, some of the younger children jumped rope, played tag, and in fact engaged in any activity that took up their attention - it was like a kiddie “night” care (instead of kiddie daycare) in other parts of the large pan yard, and it was taking place under the aegis of the elders and in the safety of the pan community.
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Web Posted - Wednesday August 25, 2010
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The Pan View - from the Pan Yard of Despers USA Steel Orchestra
Facing the challenge of Panorama, gentrification & high expectations...
 

Despers USA practice for NY's 2010 PanoramaNew York, USA - From two blocks away we can hear tenors whistling, double seconds singing, guitar pans humming and basses grumbling. As we move in closer to this sonic epicenter, that unmistakable distinct sound of a great steel orchestra overtakes you. The clarity of the situation overwhelms your musical senses, as your legs and other body parts - without permission - systematically begin to fall into perfect cadence with the music. The players skillfully romance their instruments, producing notes sounding like sweet chocolate raindrops falling from the leaves of a tree. No doubt we are in the domain of Despers USA Steel Orchestra.
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Web Posted - Tuesday August 24, 2010
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UK National Panorama ‘Champions of Steel’ 2010
‘Champions of Steel’ 2010 returns to Horniman’s Pleasance
 

Ebony Steel OrchestraLondon, UK - 2010 marks the 32nd anniversary of the esteemed competition, Champions of Steel. Paddington Youth Steel Orchestra led by Zac Herbert was victorious in the initial competition held in 1978.  Since that time this prestigious event which acts as a precursor to the main Notting Hill on-the-road celebrations, has grown in distinction from the wealth of steel band music and adept musicality of the musicians on offer.

....This year sees seven of the UK’s top steel bands in the finals to be held on Saturday 28th August at Horniman’s Pleasance, Kensal Road, London W10.
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Web Posted - Saturday August 21, 2010
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The Pan View - from the Pan Yard of Sonatas Steel Orchestra
Champion Sonatas entering the “Battle Zone” - no prisoners allowed...
 

Sonatas Steel Orchestra practices in its pan yardNew York, USA - The crowd was there, the food was there and of course the music was there. On this warm Summer night the community of Crown Heights, Brooklyn was rocking to sounds and music of a world-class steel orchestra preparing for a major competition with two weeks to go. Area residents took full advantage of the front seats and view that their perfectly positioned homes provided them. In addition, many out-of-towners could be seen throughout the yard ‘vibing’ and taking in the scene. Yes indeed, Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center and Radio City caliber performances in Brooklyn for free.
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Web Posted - Friday August 20, 2010
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The Pan View - from the Pan Yards of Sesame Flyers and CrossFire Steel Orchestras
 

Practice at Sesame Flyers' pan yardNew York, USA - When Steel Talks (WST) took in the vibes at the pan yard of Sesame Flyers last evening after the early-morning vandalism that disrupted their music flow. About two blocks away, WST could hear the beautiful sounds of the orchestra as they ran through their parts on steelpan instruments built by Learie Harrigin, and now tuned by Desmond “Mappo” Richardson. The group is going with Len “Boogsie” Sharpe’s “Pan Army” for the 2010 New York panorama.

In the yard, some lights were back up, a testament to the work that must have been put in by members of the music organization in their determination not to be relegated to complete darkness and probably a cancelled practice session.
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Web Posted - Thursday August 19, 2010
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Sesame Flyers Steel Orchestra Pan Yard Vandalized!
 

Broken latch and missing lock from break-in at Sesame Flyers' pan yardNew York, USA - The Brooklyn, New York Pan Yard of Sesame Flyers Steel Orchestra was broken into during the very early morning hours of Thursday August 19, 2010 and vandalized. The perpetrators left the yard in disarray and completely destroyed the electrical fittings and extensions put in place to facilitate lighting for the band’s nightly rehearsals.

Band leader Keith Marcelle (and also President of USSA [United States Steelband Association]) told When Steel Talks (WST) that the acts bore the markings of deeds done “with complete malice.”
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Web Posted - Wednesday August 18, 2010
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Remember Rebecca?
A look at one of the most intriguing moments in steelband history - Panorama 1983
 

North Stand - Queen's Park SahvannahGlobal - It could be a story about a mauve towel, army greens, eight ducks and a briefcase. But it really rocks as one of the most fiercely contested Panorama zone finals this side of the trenches.

To a pan freak, or casual observer even, it might have been difficult to resist the urge to empathize with WITCO Desperadoes, as the band stormed the stage at 12:45 a.m., Saturday, at the Queen’s Park Savannah.

For, what was unraveling center stage brought a new word to the 1983 pan festival: dramarama.
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Web Posted - Monday August 16, 2010
Trinidad & Tobago Guardian

Tay Lay Lay with Kitch brings theatre camp to end
 

Queen's Hall Theatre Camp participants take a bow during curtain callTrinidad & Tobago, W.I. - ....Queen’s Hall’s Theatre Camp culminated on August 6 with Tay Lay Lay with Kitch, a full-scale concert starring the 80 children who participated in the annual event’s 2010 edition.

....Having focused on the contributions of assorted cultural icons—from Boogsie Sharpe to Bob Marley—in years past, this time around the camp honoured the life and work of Aldwyn Roberts, The Lord Kitchener.

....The show kicked off with an extempo-styled biography of the late calypsonian: “Lord Kitchener’s statue is at Roxy/The man used to dress real foxy,” the stage-full of children sang. Then there were renditions of Kitch classics, among them Sugar Bum Bum and Bee’s Melody. Junior members of the cast took their places behind the steel instruments loaned by Phase II Pan Groove, and supported by their rhythm section and directed by Reddon, they rendered a sweet, simple version of Roberts’ Tay Lay Lay.
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Web Posted - Monday August 16, 2010
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Sonatas Steelband Launch - Method to the Madness
 

Sonatas' bass pan instruments ready, but covered against the drizzle at their band launchNew York - In spite of the steady drizzle and dark overcast skies, the bands came out to play. One by one they arrived: Pan Ambassadors, Despers USA, Harmony, ADLIB, CASYM, Pantonic, Steel Sensation, Sesame Flyers and others were all slated to perform. In addition supporters and fans continued to turn up at the East New York venue.

Unfortunately, there was no overhead covering or roof that would have allowed the program to proceed as scheduled. It was not until well after 9:00 p.m. and the rain held up briefly, that Sonatas opened the show, to be followed by Pan Ambassadors and ADLIB. The show went on.
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Web Posted - Monday August 16, 2010
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The Prime Minister, Steelpan and Tassa on Madison Avenue - India Day Parade 2010
 

Women In Steel and tassa group on Madison Avenue, New York for the 2010 India Day ParadeNew York - The Honourable Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Kamla Persad-Bissessar, was Guest of Honor on the lead float for the 30th India Day Parade on Madison Avenue in New York. Steelpan, Tassa and carnival masqueraders were a proud part of the parade pageantry.
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Web Posted - Monday August 16, 2010
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Time to take the lead
Panmen must have 'entrepreneurial spirit'
 

Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - It was a night of pride for the steelband movement in T&T when Pan Trinbago held its 2010 awards ceremony on Saturday at the National Academy for the Performing Arts (NAPA) in Port of Spain.

Forty-five awards were presented in the categories of Pan Pioneers, Pan Tuners, Women In Steel, Arrangers, Longest Panorama Players, Friends, Sponsors and Steelbands.

While giving his vote of thanks at the close of the show, Pan Trinbago secretary Richard Forteau quipped that there was now a new meaning for NAPA, "Nice Accommodation for Pan Activities".
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Web Posted - Friday August 13, 2010
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Sunday serving of Steelpan Music at D’Radoes Band Launch
 

Panist Kareem Thompson at D'Radoes Band LaunchNew York - Fashionably - or frustratingly, depending on your point of view - late, D’Radoes Steel Orchestra kicked off their annual band launch in high musical style last Sunday evening around 9:30 p.m. The DJ on hand had kept the music vibes flowing as a build-up to the steel orchestras’ upcoming performances, with the Rhythm Massive nearby following and punctuating almost every pulse of the music.

For those on hand for yet another evening of great steelpan music, D’Radoes set the pace for their invited guest steel orchestras - which included Despers USA, Utopia Pan Soul: the Next Generation, CASYM and more.
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Web Posted - Friday August 13, 2010
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Relive, or Experience, Pantonic Steel Orchestra’s Band Launching IN PICTURES
 

New York - Newly-posted pictures of last Saturday’s musical event featuring Higher Levin, CASYM and Sonatas Steel Orchestras.
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Web Posted - Friday August 13, 2010
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Junior Panorama Steelband Competition 2K10 in UK
 

CSI SteelbandLondon, UK - CSI Steelband Trust retained their BAS/CAPCA (British Association of Steelbands/ Children and Parents Carnival Association) Junior Panorama title for the third consecutive year. This is coupled with their victory at the first Dutch Junior Steelband 2010 competition in Holland in June of this year.

The Kensington Memorial Park at St. Marks Road in London, was transformed into a Carnival Village on Monday August 9, 2010 for the annual CAPCA/BAS Carnival and Junior Panorama competitions.
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Web Posted - Friday August 13, 2010
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Angel Harps Steel Orchestra delivers winning “Bomb Tune” for 2010
 

Flag of Grenada, W.I.St. George’s, Grenada, W.I.  - No less than nine steel orchestras turned “Pan Explosion 2010” into an event to remember, which took place on “Pantastic Saturday” one week ago, at Grenada’s National Stadium in the country’s capital of St. George’s. Pan lovers were treated to two highly-competitive music performances in the much-anticipated ‘Bomb Tune’ segment, and also with respect to the additional tribute song played by each orchestra, honoring Grenadian calypsonian Elwyn McQuilkin, known as “The Wizard.” The latter phase allowed a five-minute music presentation.
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Web Posted - Friday August 13, 2010
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Pan Against Crime Summer Program Ends
 

St. Vincent & the Grenadines, W.I. - The vacation programme organized by the Pan Against Crime Committee is ending this weekend.  Some 285 young people will graduate from the programme with new pan skills. 

Organisers have planned several ceremonies to showcase those skills.  One of those ceremonies was held in Canouan yesterday.

Two more are planned for today – the first at the C.W Prescod Primary School from 10 this morning and the second in Lauders/Lowmans from two this afternoon.

Tomorrow, Symphonix steel orchestra in Questelles will hold their closing ceremony from three in the afternoon and on Sunday, it’s the turn of Potential Steel Orchestra in Calliaqua.
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Web Posted - Monday August 9, 2010
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No steel band at Leicester Caribbean Carnival 2010
 

Interview re: no steelpan in Leicester's CarnivalLeicester, England  - Organisers of Leicester's 25th Caribbean Carnival believe lack of funding forced the event to go ahead without any live music from a steel band.

Sugar Christopher, Leicester Caribbean Carnival Chairman, says they could not afford to pay the musicians to perform.

But Leicester's only steel pan band, Contrast, believes the music is integral to Caribbean culture.
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Web Posted - Monday August 9, 2010
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Steelpan fraternity members to receive Awards
 

Desperadoes Steel OrchestraTrinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Forty-five awards will be handed out to deserving individuals, steelbands, and organizations when Pan Trinbago hosts its annual awards function. The gala event will take place at the National Academy for the Performing Arts (NAPA) in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad on Saturday 14th August 2010 from 7:00 pm.

The awards are in the categories of Tuners, Pioneers, Arrangers, Friends of the Steelband, Women In Steel and Sponsors. Some of the recipients include Joseph “Pops” Rosemin, Herman “Guppy” Brown, Bertram “Birch” Kelman (Tuner), Rudolph “Fisheye” Olliviere, Allan Bishop, Francis Wickham (Pioneer), Ursula Tudor, Heloise Steele, Jocelyn Pierre (Women In Steel), Ray Holman, Steve Achaiba (Arranger), Percival Pitt and Franklyn Ollivierre (longest player in Panorama).
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Web Posted - Monday August 9, 2010
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Liz Mannette Debuts Collection at NYIGF
 

From the Liz Mannette Steelpan Jewelry lineNew York, USA - Liz Mannette, the emerging artist cum lawyer, will debut her unique collection of fine jewelry and lifestyle products at the New York International Gift Fair on August 15 -19 at The Javits Center, Booth 8238.

The collection, inspired by the designer’s creative roots in steeldrum music, is a fusion of elegant, timeless and classic themes; open hoops with intricate designs, bold cuffs in 18K gold with brilliant citrine, strong sculptural necklaces and sparkling contemporary rings with pavé gemstones.
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Web Posted - Sunday August 8, 2010
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Four Champions Plus One - Launch Equals Steelpan Music Magic
 

Higher Levin perform at the 2010 Pantonic Steel Orchestra Band LaunchNew York, USA - Sometimes less is indeed more as was the case at Pantonic’s 2010 band launch. Whenever you bring three past New York panorama champions - Despers USA, CASYM, Pantonic and the reigning champion, Sonatas - together in the same setting, you are going to get a memorable music experience. Also, added to the mix and not be left out was the young Higher Levin Steel Orchestra. Tradition, pride and protocol demand that no panorama champ ever give anything less than an outstanding performance - less they risk getting their feelings hurt and cast into ‘panman purgatory.’
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Web Posted - Thursday August 5, 2010
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Steel drum band raises pandemonium
 

Chris Adams, member of the Pandemonium Steel Drum BandArizona, USA - The 20 members of Prescott's Pandemonium Steel Drum Band are like a big happy family that makes big happy music.

"We started it as a family band in 2002 with just me, my husband, mother, daughter and son," said Sharon Nordyke, band director and driving force behind the band's success. "We had a handful of drums, and we bought more instruments and it just kept growing."

At 7 p.m. Saturday, the band members and their congas, timbales, djembes, steel pans, drum set, and xylophone take the stage at the historic Elks Opera House, 117 E. Gurley St., in Prescott.
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Web Posted - Thursday August 5, 2010
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Notting Hill Carnival moves Panorama from Hyde Park
 

Notting Hill CarnivalEngland  - This year's Notting Hill Carnival steel band competition will not be held in Hyde Park due to a lack of funds.

Organisers said the Panorama event on 28 August would be held in Horniman's Pleasance Park instead as the budget had been cut from £150,000 to £30,000.

Carnival director Chris Boothman said this would make it more difficult to find sponsors for the contest.

The Panorama, which began in 1978, is one of the biggest steel band competitions in the UK. 
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Web Posted - Thursday August 5, 2010
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Trafalgar Square Pan Jamboree 2010
 

CSI at the Trafalgar Square Pan Jamboree 2010England - BAS celebrated its tenth anniversary of hosting their BAS/GLA Steelband Jamboree in Trafalgar Square this year.  Over the past ten years BAS has fully supported the Mayors of London in taking this iconic location (Trafalgar Square) to another level to be fully appreciated and enjoyed by local and national communities as well as global tourists.

Fuelled by the warm weather, the ambience of the Square and crowd appreciation, the Square was transformed into a stimulating steel band village with people dancing everywhere.  Six top UK steel bands appeared at this year’s Jamboree.
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Web Posted - Thursday August 5, 2010
Edmonton Journal

Cariwest ready to ‘bring the party’
Edmonton festival celebrates Caribbean arts, culture
 

Founder of the Cariwest festival, Cecil George, plays the steel pan drums during the launch of Edmonton's 26th annual Cariwest festival at city hall.Alberta, Canada - Forget your dawdling floats and plodding marches — the Cariwest Caribbean arts festival parade promises to be a bustling brouhaha.

“Every parade is marching, bup, bup, bup, bup, bup,” said founder Cecil George, mimicking slow, laboured steps. “We bring the party.”

This is the 26th Cariwest festival, which celebrates Caribbean arts and culture. The weekend kicks off Friday with a costume extravaganza at the Jubilee Auditorium. Saturday at noon a carnival parade will make its way through downtown from 108th Street and Jasper Avenue to Sir Winston Churchill Square Saturday at noon.

George said he started the festival to spice up a dull city.

“Edmonton was dead, so I thought, ‘we’ve got to get some Caribbean flavour in here to make it alive.’”
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Web Posted - Thursday August 5, 2010
Trinidad & Tobago Guardian

Clico Sforzata gives thanks
 

Invaders Steel Orchestra (top) and Sforzata Steel Orchestra (bottom) at thanksgiving serviceTrinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Still licking their fingers after a sweet victory at the 2010 Pan in The 21st Century competition, Clico Sforzata Steel Orchestra hosted a thanksgiving service and pan jamboree at its Evans Street, Curepe, panyard on July 25 in commemoration of its 35 years in existence.

The band started off the celebrations with it’s rendition of Empire State of Mind, Liberian Girl, Hands of Lightning, Bad and All Inclusive. Joining in the celebrations were fellow steel pan bands, Valley Harps Steel Orchestra, Couva Joylanders, Caribbean Airlines Invaders, and LH Pan Groove. Also in attendance was the president of Pan Trinbago, Keith Diaz.
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Web Posted - Thursday August 5, 2010
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Teague to join Sinfonia for concert opening
 

Panist Liam TeagueTrinidad & Tobago, W.I. - The National Sinfonia Orchestra (NSO) will open its seventh season of performances with Liam Teague, steelpan soloist. The upcoming concert, conducted by music director Jessel Murray, will be under the patronage of President George Maxwell Richards, and will be held at 6 pm on August 15 at Queen’s Hall.

The production is in collaboration with members of the National Steel Symphony Orchestra (playing the G pans), and will feature a mixture of traditional favourites and new pieces. Teague is known the world over as one of the premier performers on steelpan.
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Web Posted - Tuesday August 3, 2010
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Despers USA Steel Orchestra Launch - Ready for 2010
Steelband Musical Superiority is the goal
 

Performing at Sonatas’ Sports DayNew York, USA - It’s on! The New York steelband music summer season is in full effect. “Come good or don’t come out at all” - this was clearly evident at Despers USA launch on Sunday evening. Eleven orchestras participated in the annual trek towards the rites of passage - the New York panorama championship. Present in addition to the host orchestra Despers USA, were Harmony, Steel Sensation, Sesame Flyers, Utopia Pan Soul: the Next Generation, CASYM, Sonatas, D’Radoes, Pantonic, Dem Stars and Pan Ambassadors.
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Web Posted - Tuesday August 3, 2010
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Pan Sonatas Steel Orchestra - Sports Day
New York Steelband Fraternity Comes Together
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Steelpan musicians battle for basketball supremacy on Sonatas’ Sports DayNew York, USA - Have you ever wondered - what does a world-class performing steel orchestra do when it is not performing, or readying itself for the next competition or performance?

On Saturday Sonatas held ‘Sports Day’ - an event conjured up, directed and managed by the young people of the organization. Not only was the event a great idea - but it was also a great experience. All there had a great time. Fun, food and music were the order of the day. Yes, there was healthy competition, but the day’s events fostered cooperation, camaraderie and respect among the youth of the various steelbands present.
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Web Posted - Tuesday August 3, 2010
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Learning to Play Steel Drums Inspires At-Risk Children
 

North Carolina, USA - For the last year, the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center will partner with the Johnston Y to give 27 at-risk youth the opportunity to form a steel drum band that will put on a concert after 15 lessons.

The steel drum novices, ranging from 9- to 12-years-old, will be taught by Jim Boyce, a Trinidad native and accomplished Caribbean steel drum performer and instructor. The 8-week program, consisting of two 90-minute sessions weekly, began June 22 and culminates Aug. 12 with a concert at the Johnston Y.

....Ralph Beck, the Blumenthal’s Director of Education, said, “The significant times of inspiration and hope in a child’s life occur in the situations and interactions in which he or she has an opportunity to discover joy, a sense of accomplishment and self-confidence all together in the same experience.”
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Web Posted - Tuesday August 3, 2010
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AFROPAN makes history yet again!
 

Afropan SteelbandToronto, CANADA - Afropan Steelband, the oldest and most successful steelband in Canada, is making history yet again this August, as the first Canadian steelband to travel to Gabon, Africa for the purpose of performing.

Gabon is one of the 18 African nations celebrating 50 years of independence in 2010, and are marking the occasion with their inaugural Carnival celebrating their vast multiculturalism. Afropan is honoured that the government of Gabon reached out to them to be part of the festivities, and is proud to represent Toronto, and Canada abroad.

The 24 players will leave on August 11th - August 18. This is Afropan's second trip abroad in as many years; in 2009 the Bermudian government invited Afropan also to help celebrate their anniversary of independence..
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Web Posted - Sunday August 1, 2010
Stabroek News

Over 150 teens complete basic steel pan playing programme
 

Guyana, S.A. - Teenagers who participated in Right Start Pan Minor, a joint initiative between the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport and Republic Bank, recently graduated in the basics of steel pan playing.

The course, a Government Information Agency (GINA) release said on Friday, commenced in early July and went on for three weeks. At the end of the period 155 teenagers graduated from the programme.

Managing Director of Republic Bank John Alves, GINA reported, said Right Start Pan Minor is the bank’s newest activity which aims at teaching teenagers the steel pan art form. The programme was being offered in Regions Four, Six and Ten.
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Some of the most important, controversial, thought-provoking and enlightening discussions on the steelpan instrument, music and culture worldwide, have taken place over the years on the When Steel Talks “Message board.”  Considered by many to be a lightening-rod for change in the steelpan music community, the WST message board  has provided a means unlike any for steelpan enthusiasts to share information and communicate ideas.

Windows MSN Groups has informed us that they are shutting down their groups service as of February 21, 2009.  You can now find the When Steel Talks Group at whensteeltalks.ning.com/forum 
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