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“The Bradley Years”

The Bradley Years represent the definitive collection of steelband music arrangements and performances for a large steel orchestra. This collection showcases seven classic arrangements from the master arranger Clive Bradley.  Bradley is considered to be the best steelband music arranger ever by many, including his peers.  In addition, the arrangements are performed by one of the finest steelbands in the world, New York’s Pantonic Steel Orchestra. Clive Bradley had a very special relationship with Pantonic.  This orchestra clinched the title of panorama champions five times in seven years - performing Bradley’s musical works.  The performances were captured by Basement Recordings days before, and in one instance, mere moments before they took the stage for the prestigious annual steelband music panorama competition. 

The recordings capture, reproduce and present an unrivalled clarity with sonic realism, of a large steel orchestra fielding between one hundred and one hundred twenty musicians - unlike any other steelband music recordings in its class.

This body of musical work is a sterling addition for all fans, educators, players, historians and fine music collectors.
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Global - Experience the beauty of the steelpan instrument through the two latest CD releases from Basement Recordings.  Three-minute samples from the Pan In New York 2009 CDs - of both regular and slow tempo performances - are being featured.  Content is being added, so keep checking regularly.   Both “Pan In New York 2009,” and “Pan In New York 2009 - The Cooldown Versions” are a continuation of the Pan-4-Life series from Basement Recordings.
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Song for Panorama 2016
‘Crackshot’
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Global - Mervyn “Merv” Hamlyn, the “pan jumbie” from St. James, Port-of-Spain, Trinidad, has again brought his musical dish to the table.  In 2015 he decided to use ‘strictly flavors and seasonings from all local products’ with his song Steel band Got the Perfect Pace.

For the 2016 steelband Panorama season “Crackshot” is Hamlyn’s offering.
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Web Posted - Monday December 28, 2015
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Song for Panorama 2016
‘Madd Music’
sung by Keith Lucas
 

Global - Keith Lucas, a new-comer according to reports, is the vocalist of choice for ‘Madd Music.’ The track is the one which championship steel orchestra Phase II Pan Groove led by Len “Boogsie” Sharpe, will take the stage with for Panorama 2016 in Trinidad & Tobago. 

Lucas works with music composed by Sharpe, and lyrics by respected Caribbean guitarist Nigel Rojas.
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Web Posted - Saturday December 25, 2015
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Song for Panorama 2016
‘Music Inside Meh Head’
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Global - Acclaimed as one of Trinidad & Tobago's leading songstresses, Nadia Batson has teamed up with Nigel Rojas & Johann Chuckaree for an impressive collaboration. The brainchild of composer and musician, Johann Chuckaree, "Music Inside Meh Head" is being hailed as an explosive selection for Panorama 2016.

Continuing in a successful partnership with lyricist, Nigel Rojas and producer, Dante Pantin, "Music Inside Meh Head" is being seen as an impressive follow up to "Jam Dem Hard" which was BPTT Renegades song of choice for the 2015 Carnival / Panorama Season.
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Web Posted - Saturday December 19, 2015
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Song for Panorama 2016
‘Breakthrough’
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Global - Laventille-based Roderick “Chuck” Gordon has consistently contributed music to his country’s national instrument, the Steelpan.

Chuck has also traveled extensively throughout the Caribbean diaspora this year participating in Carnivals across North America. He was also recently nominated in the Best New Male Artist category at the International Soca Awards in New York. He will tour extensively in 2016. 
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Web Posted - Friday December 18, 2015
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Song for Panorama 2016
‘Paradise Lost’
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Global - The GKB Project is a production company based in Houston, Texas, USA. The founder is Issa Jack (pictured), a bass player hailing from the island of Tobago. Issa is a musician who has played and travelled extensively with different bands from Houston, New York, Asia, Europe and Trinidad & Tobago.

Issa is both the co-composer of and vocalist for the song Paradise Lost.
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Web Posted - Friday December 18, 2015
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New home for Desperadoes
 

Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Steelbands are already in competition mode for the 2016 Panorama competition with most bands already selecting their tune of choice. Some bands are also located at new venues, including Desperadoes, West Stars, Woodbrook Playboyz and the new Newtown Playboys.

Last weekend, Desperadoes began its trek from the band’s “spiritual” home on Laventille Hill to Frederick Street, Port-of-Spain, at the old Greyfriar’s Church site.
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Web Posted - Thursday December 17, 2015
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Nigerian Pan Tuners Graduate in Trinidad
 

Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Pan Trinbago Inc. T.C., in collaboration with the Steelpan Tuners Guild of Trinidad and Tobago, held a graduation ceremony at the VIP Lounge, Queen’s Park Savannah in Port-of-Spain, for six young male Nigerian Naval Officers and one local female Officer of the Trinidad & Tobago Fire Service, who attended a nine months to one year training course mainly at the Sforzata Pan Theater, in the art of Steelpan Technology and Tuning. The intensive program, sponsored by the Nigerian Navy through Pan Trinbago Inc. T.C., was tutored by Mr. Vincent Pompey, Crafting and Construction and Mr. Leonard “Lenny” Lera, Workshop and Tuning, and coordinated and supervised by Mr. Fitzroy Henry, President of the Steelpan Tuners Guild of Trinidad and Tobago.
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Web Posted - Sunday December 13, 2015
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Song for Panorama 2016
‘#Carnival’
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5Star Akil
 

Global - Colin Hayden Jackman aka “Mr. Diesel ”has proclaimed to the world that his love for Soca and Calypso is unwavering and that he will continuously work towards the dream of “Taking soca to higher heights™.” The artist formerly known as “CJ” is now ‘Mr. Diesel.’  He composes songs for a number of entertainers, and is himself back on the soca stage with his hit composition #Carnival for Panorama 2016.
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Web Posted - Sunday December 13, 2015
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Recognise pan tuners—Diaz

Members of the Sapophonics pan side lead the procession carrying the casket of master builder and pan tuner Herman “Guppy” Brown, following yesterday’s funeral service at the Trinity Cathedral, Port-of-Spain.
 

Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Pan Trinbago’s president Keith Diaz says pan tuners should be recognised as natural treasures and should be held in the same regard as Michelangelo and Michel-Jean Cazabon.

He was speaking during his tribute at the funeral service for veteran pan tuner Herman “Guppy” Brown, at the Holy Trinity Cathedral, Abercromby Street, Port-of-Spain, yesterday.

Diaz said, “Guppy tuned pans and took them all over the world; people cherished them in all different aspects and didn’t mind waiting a little more for one of his pans.
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Web Posted - Friday December 11, 2015
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Opera and Steel
 

Joslynne SealeyCanada - Having made its international debut on August 8th, 2015 in Trinidad, Joslynne Sealey – Famous Arias has fulfilled her fans’ requests for a definitive CD of her operatic vocal work. Throughout her circa 25-year-career of singing professionally, she is most proud of her collaborations with Trinidad & Tobago’s national instrument; the steelpan.
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Web Posted - Friday December 4, 2015
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Panorama ‘murdering silence’
Raf Robertson Tears It Up

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The late Raf RobertsonGlobal - The late Raf Robertson was a dear friend. And author Dalton Narine wishes to share an interview about Panorama that he had with Raf at Veni Mange Restaurant on the eve of the 2011 finals.

When this serendipitous interview was completed, Dalton Narine decided to provide the story to the Trinidad Guardian. Upon learning of his friend’s death, he sent it to When Steel Talks for our readers worldwide whose disposition is all things Pan.

Here are the hard-hitting views Raf expressed to writer and filmmaker Dalton Narine.
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Web Posted - Monday December 3, 2015
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Song for Panorama 2016
‘Different Me’
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Global - New tune for Panorama and Carnival 2016. ‘Different Me’ is sung by “5Star Akil” and is the tune of choice for Sforzata Steel Orchestra competing in the medium category of the 2016 Panorama competition.
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Web Posted - October 2015
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Champion Panorama Tunes of Trinidad and Tobago

Panorama Champion TunesGlobal - A critical component to winning any panorama competition is the song the orchestras choose to use as the basis of their panorama arrangements. Over the years these songs have inspired classic panorama arrangements. When Steel Talks invites you to take a look at and listen to, these famed tunes which have played more than just a cursory part in the history of Pan, and the lives of the players and fans.
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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.

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