Web Posted - Monday July 31, 2023
When Steel Talks
Dr. Hatshepsut Nolene Kisa-Davidson - Panist, Educator
Dr. Hatshepsut Nolene Kisa-Davidson with Hearts
of Steel
New York, USA - Dr.
Hatshepsut Nolene Kisa-Davidson, DACM, is the widow of the late
Hansel “Hanny” Leon and the niece of pan pioneer Philmore
“Boots” Davidson. A classical pianist, singer, panist, poet,
author, educator and doctor, Dr. Kisa-Davidson born July 31, is
herself originally from Trinidad and Tobago.
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more
Web Posted - Sunday July 30, 2023
When Steel Talks
Grenada 2023 Junior Panorama - Bands - Tunes - Arrangers
Grenada, W.I. - Before music
lovers hear from the steel orchestras in Grenada’s August 12
National Panorama, the junior arms of those bands take their
turn one week earlier. Five steel orchestras will showcase just
as enthusiastically their steelpan music skill set on Saturday
August 5.
See
the list
Web Posted - Sunday July 30, 2023
When Steel Talks
The Anatomy of Panorama 2023: Grenada National Panorama
Steelband Music Competition
Bands - Tunes - Arrangers
Grenada, W.I. - Nine steel
orchestras will grace the stage on August 12 in Grenada’s 2023
National Panorama coming off at the country’s National Stadium.
Eight will be challenging title defenders Commancheros Steel
Orchestra who will be playing The Spirit Of Shadow by “Mr. Killa”
as ‘reimagined’ by their champion arranger Andre Greenidge.
See
the bands
Web Posted - Friday July 28, 2023
When Steel Talks
Antigua & Barbuda 2023 National Panorama - Order of Appearance
Antigua & Barbuda, W.I. -
West Side Symphony is first up in the eight steel orchestras
competing in the country’s national Panorama on August 5. The
draw for positions revealed also that Hells Gate Steel Orchestra
is set to defend its title from position number five.
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order of appearance
Web Posted - Wednesday July 26, 2023
When Steel Talks
Ode to a Steelband Visionary Anthony Abdul Reid
by Andre Moses
Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. -
....The young panists of this generation from Scherzando,
birdsong and Pamberi would not know Abdul and he too would
struggle to adapt to their dynamic that was birthed and
developed in a radically different era. As they ‘do their do’
and make ‘new history’ in well appointed panyard spaces, with
the benefit of strong traditions and resilient legacies, we
should tell them that we should give thanks to a thinker, a
fighter, a vibesman and a visionary called Anthony Reid, aka
Abdul, aka Bellzie who played a pivotal role in setting up the
structures that we all claim and benefit from so immensely
today.
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more
Web Posted -
Tuesday July
25, 2023
Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
As UN declares World Steelpan Day - Ramsey-Moore: Pan Month even more
special
Desperadoes Youth Steel Orchestra
Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. -
Pan Trinbago will celebrate Pan Month once again this August
and it is being made even more special with the UN declaration
of August 11 as World Steelpan Day.
The body has a number of activities planned for the month including a
church service, the Pan and Powder Steel Band Parade and Garcia’s Pan on
D’Avenue.
On August 11 a special celebration will be held in Port of Spain, Pan
Trinbago president
Beverley Ramsey-Moore confirmed.
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more
Web Posted -
Monday July
24, 2023
Loop News Saint Lucia
UN declares August 11 World Steelpan Day
Left to right: Director of the National
Steel Symphony Orchestra,
Mr. Kareem Browne;
renowned steelpan arranger,
Dr. Ray Holman;
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary,
Permanent Representative of the Republic of
Trinidad and Tobago to the United Nations, His
Excellency Dennis Francis; Minister of Tourism,
Culture and the Arts, Senator the Honourable
Randall Mitchell and President of
Pan Trinbago,
Mrs.
Beverley Ramsey-Moore
- at the United
Nations, New York
New York, USA - August 11 has been officially designated World Steelpan
Day.
The United Nations on Monday made the declaration at the 77th Session of
the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
Introducing the resolution for determining World Steelpan Day before the
General Assembly, Randall Mitchell, Trinidad and Tobago’s Minister of
Tourism, Culture and the Arts, said the steelpan represents much more than
musical versatility to the people of T&T where it was born.
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more
Web Posted -
Sunday July
23, 2023
Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
UN to declare August 11 World Steelpan Day
Randall Mitchell, Tourism and Arts Minister
plays the steelpan at the launch of the Carnival
Museum, on July 27, 2022.
Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. -
On July 24 the UN is expected to adopt a draft resolution
for August 11 to be declared World Steelpan Day and be annually
observed on the UN's calendar.
This comes as
Pan Trinbago gets set to celebrate Pan Month in August.
Minister of Tourism, Culture and the Arts Randall Mitchell is expected to
speak at a UN sitting in New York on July 24. He will lead a delegation that
includes Pan Trinbago president
Beverley Ramsey-Moore, panist
Ray Holman and
a National Steel Symphony Orchestra representative.
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more
Web Posted - Saturday July 22, 2023
When Steel Talks
New York Steelband Pan Yard Locations - 2023
New York, USA - This is a
listing of addresses of active Pan Yard locations for the
overall Panorama season - of public-facing steel orchestras in
New York, and one in Philadelphia - along with contact
information where available, for the summer of 2023.
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more
Web Posted -
Saturday July
22, 2023
Ministry of Carriacou and Petite
Martinique Affairs & Local Government
Fruits of Carriacou’s Summer Steelband Programme
Boys and girls from the Division of Youth Summer
Programme perform
Carriacou, Grenada, W.I. - Grenada’s Ministry of Carriacou and Petite Martinique Affairs & Local Government recently shared on social media, the fruits of the music exercise in its Division of Youth Summer Programme.
Participants learnt the art of playing the steelpan. Boys and
girls showed off their nascent skills on Carriacou and Petite Martinique Schools’ Harmony Steel Pan Orchestra instruments for the small but supportive crowd on hand.
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video
Web Posted - Saturday July 22, 2023
When Steel Talks
2023 New York Panorama - Quick Chart - Bands, Tunes, Arrangers
New York, USA - Panorama is
back in New York for 2023; and the majority of participating
steel orchestras have unveiled their tunes of choice.
In alphabetical order, this is the listing in progress—of bands
participating in this year’s Panorama, tunes being played, and
arrangers.
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more
Web Posted - Saturday July 22, 2023
When Steel Talks
New York Panorama 2023 At A Glance - Steel Orchestras, ‘Movements’ and
More
New York, USA - Steel
orchestras are getting ready for Panorama 2023 in New York on
Saturday September 2. It has been four years since the premiere
steelband music competition had its showing, and many are
chomping at the musical bit, anxious to be out of the gate...
....As usual, the omnipresent frustrating side of the New York Panorama season is
the sourcing of affordable locations to call ‘home’ and pan yard for the
few weeks of necessary practice for the competition.
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more
Web Posted - Friday July 21, 2023
When Steel Talks
This Day In Pan 20 years ago: Caribbean Youth Panoramics Rock Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA - ....Upon arrival, the Caribbean Youth Panoramics (CYP)
quickly and expertly set up their stage side steelband, as a
crowd of their peers and elders looked on expectantly as the
preparations ended and the panists stood behind their
instruments....It was not too long before
that word had spread that the ‘Caribbean Youth Steel Drum
Orchestra’ hailing from Brooklyn, New York would be performing
at the “Carnegie Hall of Philadelphia” - The Mann Center for the
Performing Arts’ Young People’s Summer Concert Series 2003
in Philadelphia on July 21.
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more
Web Posted - Friday July 21, 2023
When Steel Talks
This Day In Pan 20 years ago: US Youth Steelband Sets All-Time Audience
Record
...7,000 flock to Philadelphia concert
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA -
....Speaking on Friday to The Express from CYP’s Brooklyn rehearsal space,
Trinidad-born founder and captain Joseph Gerald said: “It was truly
overwhelming, in fact, unbelievable at first, when we saw the crowd that turned
up to hear the band. We performed for about 45 minutes and the response was
fantastic after every single song. The kids are still ecstatic about the whole
experience.”
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more
Web Posted -
Wednesday July
19, 2023
Antigua Observer
A short guide to the treasure trove of steelpan history
Steelpan music is an integral part of Antigua
and Barbuda’s culture
Antigua & Barbuda, W.I. -
The
history of the steelpan, and its influence in Antigua, is a
treasure trove worth exploring. However, in order to explore the
treasure trove, you would certainly need directions to it.
Hopefully, this article will point you on the right path.
In the early days of the steelpan, the instrument was disapproved of by
many of the upper and middle class. The acceptance of the instrument here in
Antigua is credited to Governor Baldwin, who was said to disapprove of
complaints made against the music.
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more
Web Posted -
Wednesday July
19, 2023
The Sentinel-News
Shelby County Public Library presents Steel Appeal
Steel Appeal
Shelbyville, Indiana, USA -
The Shelby County Public Library presents Steel Appeal on July 27 from
6-7 p.m. on the front lawn. Steel Appeal, a steel drum band from
Campbellsville, will present an exciting musical experience that will
feature music from around the world. The group will present topics that
include history and evolution of the steel drum, manufacturing, tuning,
performance techniques, and musical concepts such as rhythm, tempo, melody,
harmony, timbre, forms, and dynamics. Popular musical styles associated with
steel band performance will be addressed and performed. Volunteers will be
invited to play along, and the program is for all ages!
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Web Posted -
Tuesday July
18, 2023
NationNews.com
Pandemonium draws 30 000 to the Gardens
BCC Pan Ensemble performing at Republic Bank
Pandemonium
Bridgetown, Barbados, W.I. -
Several local and regional musicians helped bring the
National Botanical Gardens to life during the Republic Bank
Pandemonium on Sunday.
While it was estimated that about 15 000 people were at the venue just
after its start time around 3 p.m., by the end of the night National
Cultural Foundation (NCF) officials reported that about 30 000 were in
attendance to witness the performances.
During the early stages of the event, several pan groups such as Republic
Bank Steel Band, BCC Pan Ensemble, Cave Hill Blackbird Steel, Iron Massive,
Phoenix Steel and
Exodus performed and set the tone.
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Web Posted -
Tuesday July
18, 2023
Pan4Life Blog
Thousands enthusiastically show love for Republic Bank Pandemonium 2023
concert
The Barbados National Youth Steel Orchestra
Bridgetown, Barbados, W.I. -
....The
one hundred and fifty-strong Barbados National Youth Steel
Orchestra was also showcased as it wowed the crowd with its wide
and varied musical set loaded with hits.
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more
Web Posted -
Tuesday July
18, 2023
Antigua Observer
Panorama to see fewer players on stage this year
The hotly-contested steelband competition is a
signature feature of Carnival
Antigua & Barbuda, W.I. -
In a bid to increase the efficiency in the running of
Panorama 2023, steelband fans will see fewer players gracing
the stage on competition night.
....According to Robin Margetson, Public Relations Officer for the
Antigua and Barbuda Pan Association, this could see a decrease in the
expenses for some bands.
....He explained that in previous years, fans would see between 50 and 110
panists on stage per band on competition night. However, this year, the
numbers will likely decrease to 50 to 75 panists per band.
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more
Web Posted - Friday July
14, 2023
Loop News Barbados
T&T's award-winning Republic Bank Exodus Steelband in Barbados
Trinidad's finest ready to sweeten NCF's Crop Over pan
weekend
Members of Exodus Steel Orchestra at airport
Barbados, W.I. -
Trinidad and Tobago's multi-award-winning steel orchestra,
Republic Bank
Exodus Steelband, is in Barbados.
A section of the renowned group is on island as a special guest at both
the Republic Bank Pan Yard Lime and the Republic Bank Pandemonium. The
events will be held today, Friday, July 14, at UWI, Cave Hill Campus and on
Sunday, July 16, at the National Botanical Gardens at 2 p.m. respectively.
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more
Web Posted - Friday July
14, 2023
The Newspaper
Ground breaking solo symphony concert in Riebeek-Kasteel
Riebeek-Kasteel, South Africa -
When the sounds of newly commissioned music specially composed
for Solo Symphony fill the NG Church building in Riebeek Kasteel
on August 20th, history will be made in many
respects.
For the first time – with Solo Studios 2023 – a full symphony orchestra
(the Winelands Philharmonic Orchestra) will be heard in this building, whose
cornerstone was laid 110 years ago in 1913.
For the very first time, the local Steelband, which has become an
institution over the last 25 years for performing at events, will also play
in this building.
And for the first time, these two orchestras will perform music together
– a new overture composed by Kristi Boonzaaier, as well as arrangements by
Boonzaaier of music that the Steelband has previously performed solo
numerous times.
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more
Web Posted - Thursday July
13, 2023
When Steel Talks
The Anatomy of Panorama 2023: Antigua & Barbuda National Panorama
Steelband Music Competition
Bands - Tunes - Arrangers
Antigua & Barbuda, W.I. -
The country’s national steelband Panorama will be in full swing
once more come August 5. Due to COVID-19, the last competition
was back in 2019. Now, eight steel orchestras are revved up and
ready to go, with the energy ready to let loose on stage in a
“Steelband Melee” on a Saturday night in the capital, St.
John’s.
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more
Web Posted - Wednesday July
12, 2023
Loop News St. Lucia
Carnival comes to the City - July 13 and 14
Castries, Saint Lucia, W.I. - Carnival comes alive at the Derek Walcott Square on Thursday,
July 13 and Friday, July 14 from 12 noon to 2 p.m.
Organised by the Carnival Planning and Management Committee,
‘Carnival in the City’ is an opportunity for all Saint Lucians
to enjoy the different aspects of Saint Lucia Carnival in the
lead-up to the main parade on Monday, July 17 and Tuesday, July
18.
Steel Pan Champions Courts
Babonneau Steel Orchestra and other
steel orchestras will also make an appearance during the events.
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more
Web Posted -
Monday July 10, 2023
When Steel Talks
St. Lucia National Panorama Results - Babonneau Steel Orchestra Cops
Seventh Title with Champion Arranger Allison Marquis
Babonneau Steel Orchestra - 2023 St. Lucia
Panorama champions
Saint Lucia, W.I. - Babonneau
Steel Orchestra reaffirmed its status as the champion band in
St. Lucia when they came out on top in the country's annual
national steelband Panorama on Sunday July 9 at the SAB, Vigie.
The band followed the direction of resident arranger Allison
Marquis who took care of musical business with his arrangement
of Sufferer’s Song aka “Malaway” by “De Ashanti.”
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results
Web Posted -
Sunday July 9, 2023
When Steel Talks
Live Stream - St. Lucia National Panorama 2023
Saint Lucia, W.I. - The 2023 St. Lucia
National Steelband Panorama competition is being held on Sunday July 9
at The SAB, Vigie. Five steel orchestras compete for the title of
Panorama champions. This is the live stream of the event.
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live-stream
Web Posted - Saturday July
8, 2023
CCN TV6
Blinken & Jeffries Play Pan at Phase II
Arranger Dr. Len “Boogsie” Sharpe (left), with
U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken on
tenor (center)
Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - It
was not all closed-door meetings and formal events for the U.S.
Secretary of State and the Democratic Leader in the U.S. House
of Representatives during their visit to this country.
They visited HADCO
Phase
II Pan Groove pan yard on Wednesday evening, and even played
the tenor pan after a brief lesson from
one of this country’s legendary pan music arrangers.
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video
Web Posted -
Friday July 7, 2023
When Steel Talks
St. Vincent National Panorama 2023 Results - Starlift Steel Orchestra
Triumphs with Arranger Danté Pantin
Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the
Grenadines, W.I. - One of the two large steel orchestras
in the country - title defender Starlift Steel Orchestra,
maintained its championship status for the 2023 National
Panorama competition. This year, their arranger was Danté Pantin
of Trinidad and Tobago’s Starlift Steel Orchestra. His work
with Winston Soso’s How Some Men Love They Women aka “Big
Bottom” led the band to a first place score of 275 points.
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full results
Web Posted -
Tuesday July 4, 2023
The Conway Daily Sun
Mountain Top to host steel drum workshop July 9
Steel Dreams, the Mount Washington Valley
community steel band, is directed by Eric
Rollnick. Rollnick will be hosting a steel drum
demonstration on Sunday, July 9, at Mountain Top
Music Center in North Conway.
Conway, New Hampshire, USA - ....Steel
drum expert Eric Rollnick will demonstrate this fun and exciting
Caribbean instrument on Sunday, July 9, from 2 to 5 p.m. at
Mountain Top Music Center in Conway Village.
The workshop will “put mallets in the hands of every class
participant,” Rollnick said. The class is open to ages 12 and
up.
No experience or musical knowledge is required.
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more
Web Posted -
Monday July 3, 2023
When Steel Talks
St. Vincent Junior Panorama 2023 Results - Starlift Steel Orchestra
Juniors Retain Title
Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the
Grenadines, W.I. - The defending champs in the country’s
Junior Panorama, Starlift Steel Orchestra Juniors, successfully
defended their title - appearing with thirty-five players, the
second largest band taking the stage. And the orchestra copped
that title with the youngest arranger in the event, Mitchell
Israel-Duharte. He arranged Hance John’s All I Need scoring 245
points, and coming in at number one saw the band leaving with
the top cash prize of EC $10,000.00.
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full results
Web Posted -
Sunday July 2, 2023
When Steel Talks
Live Stream - St. Vincent Junior Panorama 2023
Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the
Grenadines, W.I. - The
junior National Panorama is front and center on Sunday July 2 at
Victoria Park in Kingstown. Five steel orchestras compete. This is
a live broadcast of the event.
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live-stream
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When Steel Talks
Complete Summary of Results of all Conventional Steel
Orchestras - 2023 Trinidad & Tobago National Panorama
Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. -
At a glance and on a single page, access the comprehensive
summary of results for the Small, Medium and Large conventional
steel orchestras that participated in their respective
categories in the 2023 Panorama.
Follow the musical journey of respective bands through all three phases -
compare side-by-side preliminaries, semi-finals and finals through data on
band info, scores, tunes of choice and arrangers - on one page.
access full summary
When Steel Talks
Facebook got it wrong - Meta World and WST & SteelPan Are
Friends Again
Facebook “Likes” sends PanOnTheNet Apology - “We got it
wrong”
Metaverse - Facebook got it
wrong. About three years ago without warning or reason all WST
(When Steel Talks) steelpan-related accounts fell out of favor
with the social media giant Facebook now known as Meta and its
aligned consortiums (Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp). Because
WST has all of our material hosted on our own shared servers,
this ‘tag’ was not incurable or as problematic as it could have
been. However, it was annoying to have people seeking critical
steelpan music info diverted by Facebook AI (artificial
intelligence).
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When Steel Talks
Technology Giant “Google” Celebrates the steelpan instrument via Google
Doodle
Celebrating Steelpan - Illustration by artist Nicholas Huggins
Doodle of steelpan instrument ‘live’ on Google’s web site
Global - On Tuesday July 26, 2022 the
steelpan instrument of Trinidad and Tobago is featured and celebrated on the
site of technology giant “Google” via the famed Google ‘Doodle.’ The ‘Doodle’
is essentially an illustrative change made to the Google corporate logo “to
celebrate holidays, anniversaries, and the lives of famous artists, pioneers,
and scientists” - and more. The doodle is then seen by users all around the
world who access Google’s homepage on that day, and is available thereafter
in the doodle archives.
....Trinidad and Tobago-based artist Nicholas Huggins is the creator of the
illustrative artwork featured in the doodle, while Etienne Charles is the composer
of the accompanying music performed by the legendary steelpan icon Len “Boogsie”
Sharpe.
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