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D.C. Carnival In Review
 

Web Posted - Thurs  June 27, 2004
By When Steel Talks

The panmen out to play this past  weekend at Washington D.C.'s annual carnival.  Here's a look in pictures.  Click to see more >>  http://www.panonthenet.com/events/2004/dcCarnival/dccarnival2004.htm  

Sounds of Trinidad fill amphitheater tonight
 

Cassie Pence
June 21, 2004
 

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VIP/Artist reception precedes Steel Pan Jazz show
at Negril in the Village

Web Posted - Sat  Jun 19 2004
By When Steel Talks

An intimate and well-attended VIP reception was held earlier on today in the Rhum Lounge at New York's Negril restaurant located in the trendy downtown "Village" area.  The meet-and-greet session for the Father's Day June 20^th Steelpan Jazz Concert, billed as "An Acoustic Revolution", was a well-attended, three-hour affair.  It featured several of the artists who would perform at Sunday's event, including ADLIB Steel Orchestra, Andy Narell, Garvin Blake, Buddy  Williams and Gary Haase.  Both Liam Teague and Arturo Tappin were slated to fly into New York later on in the evening, and were therefore unable to attend.
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Pomp, pageantry marks Freewinds celebrations
Web Posted - Mon Jun 21 2004
Barbados Advocate - Barbados
... event which was being shot by an international film crew featured the
Royal Barbados Police Force Band, tuk bands, the St. Bartholomew Steel
Orchestra, stilt ...
 

<http://www.barbadosadvocate.com/NewViewNewsleft.cfm?Record=17969>

WILSON'S Work In Full Bloom
Nation News - Barbados Friday 18, June-2004

... Readings were complemented by music: a steel pan solo by granddaughter
Mistral, and a dedication to her husband Ronald, Wind Beneath My Wings,
sung by Carole ...
<http://www.nationnews.com/StoryView.cfm?Record=50745&Section=LO&Current=2004-06-18%2000%3A00%3A00>

RECORD RACK

Kevin Jackson, Observer writer
Friday, June 11, 2004


Greensleeves Records releases Rhythm album compilation disc to Blue Steel rhythm

The Greensleeves Rhythm Album series continues to unleash the latest in Jamaican dancehall rhythms. The Blue Steel is #55 in the Greensleeves Rhythm Album series.

Blue Steel, with its mixture of steel pan and bass heavy drum beats, is riddled with Caribbean flavour and looks set to become a winner this summer.

The beat was produced by Frenchie, the talented producer at the helm of Maximum Sounds who has worked with some of
Jamaica's finest artistes and who produced rhythms such as Jedi, Ice, Chizzle and Jumbie.

The compilation features some of the most consistent names from the dancehall genre. Among them are Vybz Kartel, Bounty Killer, Elephant Man, Ward 21, Mr Lexx, Ce'Cile, Kip Rich, Junior Kelly, Lukie D, Red Rat and Mad Anju. Anthony B, Future Troubles, Taz and Wayne Marshall are also featured.
http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/lifestyle/html/20040610T230000-0500_61049_OBS_RECORD_RACK.asp

BP Renegades mesmerise with their versatility
Web Posted - Fri Jun 11 2004
By David Hinkson

It is often said that Barbadians run from rain at the slightest opportunity, but the patrons at the opening night of the sixth Barbados Pan Festival dispelled that myth last weekend. The Trinidadian steel orchestra BP Renegades held the audience at the Sunbury Plantation House so firmly in their grasp that instead of running, the patrons stayed glued to their seats and merely put up umbrellas when a heavy shower of rain fell during their first set.
http://www.barbadosadvocate.com/NewViewNewsleft.cfm?Record=17873

Steel Pan Extravaganza gets two thumbs up...
Web Posted - Fri Jun 08 2004
By When Steel Talks

New York's Sesame Flyers International, Inc. held a concert billed as a Steelpan Extravaganza on Saturday June 5, 2004.  If you were not there, you missed a good one!  The show featured the composing, arranging and playing skills of young talents such as Freddy Harris and Andy Akiho, among others.  Remember these names - you're going to be hearing them a lot the in the near future.   Indeed, this event showcased the next generation of pan composers, players and arrangers.  And the future of pan is in good hands.
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http://www.trinidadexpress.com/index.pl/article_news?id=25363308

PAN SPOTLIGHT
STEEL PRAISIN'
 

June 2004.

Caribbean Night, was held at Friedberg Moravian Church, Winston-Salem, NC, USA.  Complimenting the culinary side of the event, STEEL PRAISIN' served up the musical fare, and played for a packed house.  This was the fifth year that they hosted the event.
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By Christian Garcia Guardian, June 30th 2004

Despite frequent drizzle spells and many uncomfortable posteriors on the hard concrete steps of the St James Amphitheatre, Witco Desperadoes enjoyed a full turnout on Saturday as it headlined Panyard Sensations.

The programme, produced by Tidco, in collaboration with Pan Trinbago, was hosted by media personality Alyson Hennessy.

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TUESDAY, June 29th 2004
Virgin Islands Daily News - U.S. Virgin Islands
ST. JOHN - As steel pan music and spicy aromas filled the air at the 2004
St. John July 4th Celebration Village opening Monday night ...
<http://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/index.pl/article_home?id=6153202>

Reviews:  Pan Jazz at Lincoln Center June 20^th  -  An Acoustical Revolution
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http://www.tropicalsensation.com/reviews/index.htm

ADLIB Youth Symphony Commands The Respect of Astute Lincoln Center Audience
Web Posted - Mon  Jun 21, 2004
By Timothy McClosky for When Steel Talks

ADLIB's performance was met with cheers and thunderous applause by the critical and discerning Lincoln Center audience.  The notoriously tough collective was genuinely moved by the performance of these young people.  ADLIB lived up to its reputation as one of the premier youth steel orchestras in North America today.
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Pathmark Multicultural Festival

New York Panorama Champions Pantonic thrill thousands of onlookers...
Click To See Sample High speed DSL or better a must

Women In Steel leave 'em "Screaming for More" at Pathmark Multicultural Festival... Click below for full story...
http://www.panonthenet.com/articles/cparticles/pathmarkfest.htm
 

Standing room only as eight of New York's bands open the season with a bang at Crossfire's annual launch.  This year was bigger and better than ever... Click below for full story...
http://www.panonthenet.com/articles/cparticles/crosfirelaunch.htm
 

Saturday June 19^th  - Steelpan plays prominent role in the annual Tribute To the Ancestors in Coney Island, New York, as thousands watch on...

Steel pan extravaganza gets Celebration rolling
By SEAN McCOY
Monday, June 7th 2004
Virgin Islands Daily News - U.S. Virgin Islands

ST. JOHN - A flurry of flashing drumsticks and gyrating hips filled the streets of Cruz Bay on Saturday as hundreds of musicians pounded out song after song on steel pans.

It's time for St. John July 4th Celebration.

The St. John Festival and Cultural Organization's presentation of Pan-O-Rama 2004 brought 11 steel bands from St. John and St. Thomas together next to the ferry terminal for an afternoon of musical enjoyment.

http://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/index.pl/article_home?id=5774296

New Philadelphia Times Reporter

Academic stars of ’98: Where are they now? Gone off to bigger ... New Philadelphia Times Reporter, OH - May 1, 2004 ... He signed up to learn steel drums through Dover High’s Steel Drum Band program. ... before transferring to the University of Akron, where he earned a music degree ...

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