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/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 http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2012/mar/ny-steel-pioneers-3-29-2012.htm Some veterans of the New York steel band scene who, back in the 1950s and 60s, laid the foundation for the steel band movement that now exists in the city, will be honored at a gala tribute organized by the Trinidad & Tobago Folk Arts Institute at Brooklyn's Tropical Paradise Ballroom, Sunday evening, May 20. Thu, 29 Mar 2012 9:47:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2012/mar/junior-pouchet-eulogy-3-24-2012.htm Steelband Pioneer & Arranger Junior Pouchet Remembered: A Eulogy by Dalton Narine Sat, 24 Mar 2012 9:47:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2012/mar/pan-returns-2-countryside-3-22-2012.htm Pan Returns to The Countryside - Pan Trinbago resumes its 'Pan in De Countryside' series for 2012. Thu, 22 Mar 2012 19:47:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/tnt/2012/news/despers-50th-panorama-dnarine-3-22-2012.htm Desperadoes And The 50th Panorama - a When Steel Talks exclusive by Dalton Narine Thu, 22 Mar 2012 18:47:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/upclose/2006/anthony-williams-10-26-06-upclose.htm An exclusive When Steel Talks interview with Anthony "Tony" Williams - steelpan music innovator, arranger and leader of the legendary Pan Am North Stars. Easily one of the most important figures in the development of the modern steel orchestra. Tue, 20 Mar 2012 19:47:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/spotlight/2012/flamingoes.htm Flamingoes Steel Orchestra - A look at the once-renowned orchestra - yesterday, today and tomorrow Tue, 20 Mar 2012 13:47:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2012/mar/invaders-book-3-8-2012.htm New book on the legendary band coming soon - Invaders Steel Orchestra is calling on local and foreign pan players to assist Dr. Jeannine Remy, Senior Lecturer in Music in the Department of Creative and Festival Arts at University of the West Indies, St Augustine Campus, with her research into the band's history. Thu, 8 Mar 2012 13:47:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2012/mar/thwaites-on-tour-3-8-2012.htm The Thwaites Brothers - Sherwin and Shawn recently toured Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Medan, Indonesia with Nayshid band “Native Deen” while presenting the Steelpan to the audiences. The group is currently on a world tour supporting their latest release “The Remedy.” Thu, 8 Mar 2012 12:47:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2012/mar/clifford-alexis-les-slater-3-7-2012.htm Cliff Alexis, Steel Pan Trail-Blazer in Academia; he is the linchpin for Northern Illinois University's steelpan program's success. This piece is a When Steel Talks exclusive by Les Slater Wed, 7 Mar 2012 12:47:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2012/hc_reports/hollis-clifton-spotlight-3-7-2012.htm Pan Visionary Hollis Clifton in the Spotlight - A SteelpanVibes interview by Barbara Sealy Rhoden Wed, 7 Mar 2012 10:47:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2012/mar/ncc-honorees-3-2-2012.htm Six cultural icons - including Dr. Jit Samaroo, and steelpan pioneer and innovator Anthony "Tony" Williams - have been honored by Trinidad & Tobago's National Carnival Commission (NCC) for their outstanding contribution to the Carnival art form spanning more than a century. Fri, 2 Mar 2012 20:47:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/tnt/2012/news/panorama-notes-ramajaying-steel-city-2-26-2012.htm The thoughts of the likes of the legendary Anthony Williams and Len “Boogsie” Sharpe; the raw words of Pan Trinbago president Keith Diaz and much more - all come to life with journalist, pan historian, musician and film editor Dalton Narine 'Ramajaying All Over Steel City.' Mon, 27 Feb 2012 8:47:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2012/feb/after-panorama-vibes-not-done.htm Panorama is Over, Now What? - Music and Business and Entertainment representative and decision makers will look at, and/or listen to - the performances from the just-concluded Trinidad & Tobago 2012 National Panorama, to provide an unbiased and critical analysis for the purpose of providing feedback, insight into the music business and entrepreneurship and creating and/or securing potential performance, teaching, tuning and arranging opportunities, in their respective countries and within their spheres of influence. Sun, 26 Feb 2012 10:47:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/online/archive/2012/feb2012.htm#jit It's 62nd Happy Birthday to Dr. Jit Samaroo - Steelband Arranger, Composer and Musician Extraordinaire!!! Thu, 23 Feb 2012 23:47:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/tnt/2012/news/trinidad-allstars-katzenjammers-keep-titles-2-19-2012.htm Trinidad All Stars and Katzenjammers Steel Orchestras retain Championship Titles - Trinidad & Tobago Panorama 2012. Twenty-one steel orchestras in the medium and large categories combined thrilled audiences at the Queen's Park Savannah on Carnival Saturday in Trinidad with hours of steelpan music. Sun, 19 Feb 2012 05:56:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/tnt/2012/results/2012summaryresults.htm Full results for the Trinidad and Tobago 2012 Panorama are in. Steel Orchestra competed the medium and large categories at the Queen's Park Savannah last evening. Sun, 19 Feb 2012 03:56:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/online/archive/2012/feb2012.htm#small Skinner Park in San Fernando, south Trinidad, was the scene of triumph for Arima Golden Symphony as the band copped its fourth consecutive championship title in the small steel orchestra category. Fri, 17 Feb 2012 05:56:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/tnt/2012/results/single-pan-bands-finals-results.htm The sweet taste of success was savored for the second year in a row by single pan band San Juan East Side Symphony last evening in the Panorama finals held at Skinner's Park in San Fernando, south Trinidad. Fri, 17 Feb 2012 05:50:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2012/feb/moully-iron-man-hells-gate-passes-2-17-2011.htm Antiguan Rolston "Moully" Francis aka De Iron Man, who recently passed, managed the "rhythm section" (engine room) of Hell's Gate Steel Orchestra for over thirty-five years and commanded the respect of all who came under his supervision; he is sorely missed. Fri, 17 Feb 2012 05:45:00 EST http://whensteeltalks.ning.com/forum/topics/about-calling-it-dumb-when-it-is ...that social dynamic about the Panorama goes to the core of the wrong-headedness of Pan Trinbago's thinking that cultivating an independent party space within its premier Pan event was indicative of sound planning. Thu, 16 Feb 2012 21:56:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2012/feb/nyu-pas-sonatas-2-15-2012.htm On February 11-12, 2012 the annual Weekend of Percussion was hosted at New York University. Two showcase concerts were the highlights at the end of each day, with the NYU Steel Band and Sonatas Steel Orchestra sharing the concert spotlight on the final evening. Wed, 15 Feb 2012 22:56:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/tnt/2012/news/tha-tobago-panorama-results-2-15-2012.htm The THA (Tobago House of Assembly) Pan Champs 2012 competition took place on the evening of February 14 in Trinidad's sister isle of Tobago, with seventeen bands competing for steelpan supremacy in three categories. Wed, 15 Feb 2012 17:56:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/tnt/2012/411/the-bands-2012.htm 31 Conventional Steel Orchestra franchises will vie for the title of 2012 National Panorama Champion across three categories - Large, Medium and Small in Trinidad and Tobago. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 7:56:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/tnt/2012/news/single-pan-semi-finals-2-09-2012.htm Thirty-two Single Pan Bands will face the judges as the National Panorama Single Pan Bands Semi Finals get underway at the Larry Gomes Stadium Car Park, Malabar, Arima in Trinidad, on Saturday February 11. Thu, 9 Feb 2012 7:56:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/tnt/2012/news/junior-panorama-line-up-2-07-2012.htm Forty bands will compete in the National Junior Panorama at the Queen's Park Savannah, Port of Spain, on Sunday 12th February 2012 from 8:30 a.m. In the Non-Schools category Success Stars Pan Sounds from Laventille return to defend their championship title with a performance of Pan Victory, co-written and vocalized by their arranger Mickiel Gabriel. Wed, 8 Feb 2012 17:56:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/tnt/2012/interviews/jestonl-lett-panorama-2-7-2012.htm In an exclusive interview with When Steel Talks - filmmaker, director and panist Jeston Lett shares his overall views on Pan, Panorama and more... Wed, 8 Feb 2012 12:56:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/tnt/2012/news/desperadoes-2-6-2012.htm In the middle of this rank musical war and high emotion of the premiere steelpan music competition, Panorama - we found this instance of great learning, commitment, humility and courage. Moreover, we found out what it means to be a true 'Desperado.' Mon, 6 Feb 2012 10:56:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/online/archive/2012/feb2012.htm#semis-res Trinidad All Stars, Phase II and nine other large steel orchestras move on to final night competition in the 2012 Steelband Panorama in Trinidad & Tobago. Mon, 6 Feb 2012 9:56:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/tnt/2012/videos/semi-finals-2012-playlist-videos.htm Panorama 2012 Semi Finals - Conventional Steel Orchestras - in Video from the 2012 Steelband Panorama season in Trinidad & Tobago. Mon, 6 Feb 2012 9:55:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/tnt/2012/interviews/les-slater-panorama-1-24-2012.htm In an exclusive interview with When Steel Talks - journalist, panist, and former Higlanders Steel Orchestra arranger Les Slater shares his overall views on Pan, Panorama and more... Sun, 29 Jan 2012 18:56:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/tnt/2012/interviews/etienne-charles-panorama-1-25-2012.htm In an exclusive interview with When Steel Talks - panist, assistant jazz professor at Michigan State University, analyst, performing and recording artist Etienne Charles shares his overall thoughts on Panorama - its past, present and future... Sun, 29 Jan 2012 07:56:00 EST http://panonthenet.com/tnt/2012/news/single-pan-semi-finals-qualifiers-1-24-2012.htm Five points separated the first two bands in the recently-concluded National Panorama Single Pan Bands Preliminaries. Taking the top spot was Trinidad & Tobago Defence Force Steel Orchestra. Second place went to the Trinidad & Tobago Fire Service Band with 259 points. Thirty-two bands move on to the semi-finals round of Single Pan Band competition. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 2:56:00 EST http://panonthenet.com/tnt/2012/interviews/barry-mannette-panorama-1-21-2012.htm In an exclusive interview with When Steel Talks, steelpan musician, educationalist, arranger and former music director - NIU Master's candidate Barry Mannette, shares his overall thoughts on Panorama - its past, present and future... Sat, 21 Jan 2012 22:56:00 EST http://panonthenet.com/tnt/2012/interviews/codrington-pan-family-panorama-1-20-2012.htm In an exclusive interview with When Steel Talks - arrangers from the accomplished Codrington Pan Family—Cary, Khari and Keisha—share their thoughts overall on Panorama - its present and future, and their expected role in charting a new course for the competition... Fri, 20 Jan 2012 22:56:00 EST http://panonthenet.com/tnt/2012/news/increasing-role-internet-preserve-panculture-1-18-2012.htm Mark Loquan highlights the struggles faced by artists, who compose material geared toward the steelband music community and panorama - in gaining airplay and getting their tracks into rotation in the country's radio stations' playlists. He also discusses the present alternative - online web sites and the role they subsequently play in preserving the culture and future of Trinidad and Tobago's national instrument, the steel pan. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 22:56:00 EST http://panonthenet.com/tnt/2012/interviews/ainsworth-mohammed-panorama-1-15-2012.htm Meet the chief executive officer for the acclaimed Exodus Steel Orchestra, Ainsworth Mohammed. In a frank and candid interview Mr. Mohammed shares his views on a host of issues surrounding Panorama past, present and future. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 22:56:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2012/jan/ray-holman-mama-dis-is-mas-pub-1-16-2011.htm Ray Holman - esteemed composer, arranger, and steel pan player, who holds the distinction for writing the first-own composition for the steelband in the National Steelband Panorama competition, will be taking you down memory lane with his highly anticipated Carnival 2012 musical concert presentation, Mama Dis Is Pan. Mon, 16 Jan 2012 5:56:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/tnt/2012/interviews/jeannine-remy-panorama-1-16-2012.htm In an exclusive interview with When Steel Talks, steelpan musician, adjudicator, arranger and educator, Dr. Jeannine Remy—the 2012 arranger for Hatters Steel Orchestra—shares her overall thoughts on Panorama... Mon, 16 Jan 2012 3:56:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/tnt/2012/interviews/merle-albino-de-coteau-panorama-1-15-2012.htm In an exclusive interview with When Steel Talks, steelpan musician, adjudicator, composer, pioneer, arranger and educator - the distinguished Merle Albino-de Coteau, shares her thoughts overall thoughts on Panorama, its past, present and future... Mon, 16 Jan 2012 2:56:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/tnt/2012/interviews/full-blown-entertainment-hart-brothers-invue-panorama-1-15-2012.htm In an exclusive interview with When Steel Talks, FBE (Full Blown Entertainment)—brothers Kevon and Kory Hart—highlights the journey to their now-established position as a successful, in-demand songwriting duo on the Trinidad & Tobago music scene. With their lyrical wizardry behind Machel Montano's 2012 chart-topper “Vibes Cyah Done,” FBE shares with the global steel band community their thoughts on the song being performed in the 2012 Trinidad & Tobago National Panorama, how the song came to life, who they are and more. Sun, 15 Jan 2012 1:56:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2012/jan/pantrinbago-2012-calendar-1-14-2011.htm Pan Trinbago commissioned local cartoonist Keith 'Keithos' Anderson to illustrate it's first-ever calendar. The months of the year depict milestones along the way in the development of the Steelpan, Trinidad and Tobago's national instrument. Sat, 14 Jan 2012 2:56:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/tnt/2012/interviews/shenelle-abraham-invue-panorama-1-12-2012.htm In an exclusive interview with When Steel Talks, Shenelle Abraham, current arranger for Skiffle Bunch Steel Orchestra, talks about Panorama 2012, her first time out as an arranger for a large steel orchestra, and much more. Shenelle is known for her already impressive set of accomplishments, including her work as a performing artist in her own right. Thu, 12 Jan 2012 1:56:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/tnt/2012/interviews/cheo-cato-invue-panorama-1-11-2012.htm In an exclusive interview with When Steel Talks, steelpan musician and composer Cheo Cato shares his overall thoughts on Panorama and introduces himself to the global steelband community. Cheo is currently the arranger for Pamberi Steel Orchestra... Wed, 11 Jan 2012 3:56:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/tnt/2012/interviews/liam-teague-invue-panorama-1-9-2012.htm In an exclusive interview with When Steel Talks, the prolific steelpan artist, educator and composer speaks about the Panorama 2012 and more. Liam Teague is currently the arranger for Starlift Steel Orchestra... Mon, 9 Jan 2012 3:56:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2011/dec/year-in-review-12-26-12.htm There were many highlights, high points, low points and things that were straight up strange in the realm of Pan in 2011. Pepe Francis, director of Ebony Steelband Trust and chairman of the BAS received MBE honors for services to Steel Pan Music. The theme of the year was 'Do Something for Pan,' the charge led by none other than the legendary Len 'Boogsie' Sharpe. And J'Ouvert in New York was again a steelband paradise. Sat, 31 Dec 2011 23:56:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2011/dec/remembering-ralph-by-etienne-charles.htm Jazz trumpet standout Etienne Charles speaks on the passing of his friend and colleague, musician great Ralph MacDonald. Sat, 31 Dec 2011 23:55:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2011/dec/ralph-macdonald-service-12-24-12.htm Many came to celebrate and pay homage to the vibrant life and achievements of Grammy-winner and steelband enthusiast Ralph MacDonald, at the historic Abyssinian Baptist Church in Harlem. The steelpan music fraternity was well represented at his send off, which included a farewell serenade by ace steelpan musician Robert Greenidge as part of the musical tributes offered at the service. Sun, 24 Dec 2011 20:45:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2011/dec/xmas-etal-in-new-york-12-20-11.htm NYU Steel, CASYM and Higher Levin, among other New York orchestras, lit up the evening time with the sounds of seasonal steel over a four-day period. Steelpan music is an undeniable part of that New York holiday season experience and tradition. There is simply no place like New York at this time of the year and again, the city's steelpan community showcased that they are indeed a special and key ingredient in that mix. Thu, 22 Dec 2011 10:44:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2011/dec/desperadoes-mourns-ralphmacdonald-12-19-2011.htm Multiple-time National Panorama Champion Desperadoes Steel Orchestra extends condolences to Ralph MacDonald's wife Grace, his step-daughter Nefra-Ann, son Atiba and family. MacDonald was a stalwart supporter of the orchestra and could be found many a time playing congas in the band. Mon, 19 Dec 2011 20:00:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/spotlight/2007/rm/rmd.11.21.2007.htm Percussionist Ralph MacDonald was visual and sometimes quietly intense but always expressive, and was an embodiment of unique island and conventional percussive rhythms. The When Steel Talks (WST) crew was privileged to sit down with the dynamic musician in his Stamford, Connecticut home for an extended, no-holds-barred interview. Mon, 19 Dec 2011 08:00:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2011/dec/desperadoes-mourns-ralphmacdonald-12-19-2011.htm It is incredibly sad to learn of Ralph MacDonald's passing in the early hours of this morning (December 18, 2011)!! When Steel Talks extends our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Ralph. He was a true friend, fan and ardent supporter of When Steel Talks and Pan. Sun, 18 Dec 2011 08:09:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2011/dec/riley-kanderson-12-8-11.htm An interview conducted in Tobago with steelpan legend Emmanuel 'Jack' Riley, when the icon performed for the first time in more than forty years in his homeland. Interviewer Keith Anderson goes down memory lane with Riley, and revels in the experience of chatting with, and then catching a live performance of - the legendary steelpan musician. Fri, 9 Dec 2011 2:09:00 EST http://whensteeltalks.ning.com/profiles/blogs/december-8-2011-the-pan-buzz-to-date Pan Buzz presents the Annual Pan Buzz Awards 2011, and more. Thu, 8 Dec 2011 22:29:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2011/dec/sing-off-xmas-12-05-12.htm This evening's Sing Off Christmas show was okay and enjoyable. It featured past Sing Off champions from season one and two - Nota and Committed, along with this season's champion Pentatonix. Other groups also participated. On the joint performance of the classic 'Ooh Child' by Afro Blue and Committed, judge Ben Folds' comments - 'I think everyone, not even so secretly, looks up to you two groups as the standard. You guys are absolutely amazing.' A severe case of too little, too late - you think? Mon, 5 Dec 2011 22:01:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2011/nov/loquan-pan-team-11-30-2011.htm 2012 represents five years since the Destra Garcia-Ken Philmore-Mark Loquan team has been creating music for Panorama. For this upcoming steelband panorama season, their collaborative work showcases 'Vibes' and 'De Player,' both sung by Garcia. Wed, 30 Nov 2011 23:01:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2011/nov/sing-off-lower-IQ-11-28-11.htm Much congratulations to third-season Sing Off winners - Pentatonix - they are a great group with extraordinary music acumen. With a cash purse of $200,000.00, they are now also Sony Music recording artists - with their contract in hand as part of the Sing Off grand prize. However, we're still singing 'the Afro Blues.' Mon, 28 Nov 2011 22:01:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/online/archive/2011/nov2011.htm#brad The Man, The Music and The Legend - Through the eyes of those who knew him. Sat, 26 Nov 2011 00:40:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2011/nov/afro-blue-11-22-11.htm On last night's episode of NBC's THE SING-OFF, Afro-Blue became the most recent group to be eliminated from the competition. On numerous occasions these judges essentially said that this group, Afro Blue, was operating above their [the judges'] heads musically....In this regard there were many similarities to the Trinidad and Tobago panorama competition. Tue, 22 Nov 2011 13:40:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2011/hc_reports/bredwin-11-17-2011.htm The life of seventy-nine year old, well-known southern Trinidad panman Cyril “Nick” Boxill -also fondly called 'Bredwin' - was celebrated in early November. Fellow panists paid final tribute with their presence, and with Pan, such as Lennox 'Bobby' Mohammed who played. Pan Diaspora Visionary Hollis Clifton files a report. Thu, 17 Nov 2011 09:40:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2011/nov/ttcse-peace-ark-11-15-2011.htm The Trinidad and Tobago Chinese Steel Ensemble (TTCSE) performed as Chinese Hospital Ship 'Peace Ark' was winding up its visit to Trinidad and Tobago. The farewell function took place on board the vessel. Wed, 16 Nov 2011 15:40:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2011/hc_reports/camps-south-11-15-2011.htm Godfrey Camps, former captain of several steelbands, is highlighted in this first edition of the 'Pan in South' series by Pan Diaspora Visionary Hollis Clifton Tue, 15 Nov 2011 14:40:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2011/nov/dalton-narine-review-illustrated-story-pan-11-12-2011.htm This is a review of Kim Johnson's 288-page publication 'The Illustrated Story of Pan' penned by Dalton Narine, himself one who wears the hats of panman, pan historian, editor, writer and film maker, to name a few. Sat, 12 Nov 2011 06:02:00 EST http://www.youtube.com/user/basementrecordings When Steel Talks has raided the vaults to find the 'Basement Tapes' to provide the WST community with a sometimes never-before-seen perspective from arrangers who are central figures in Pan - communicating to you their own words and visuals. Fri, 11 Nov 2011 10:25:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2011/nov/cg-pack-drums-4-pan-11-04-2011.htm A local company in Trinidad & Tobago - CG Packaging Systems Ltd. - has stepped forward to address and meet the urgent and relevant need for barrels used to manufacture steeldrums in the production of the country's national instruments, steelpans. Fri, 4 Nov 2011 08:25:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2011/oct/3rd-nigeria-school-panorama-10-30-2011.htm November 1 is a day of Steelpan in Nigeria, when the Nigerian Secondary Schools Steelband Panorama is held for the third time. In all, twelve orchestras are expected to duel in the battle for steelband music supremacy with the goal of winning top prizes. Sun, 30 Oct 2011 22:25:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2011/oct/thwaites-10-30-2011.htm The Thwaites Brothers are sweetening the planet with Pan! As musicians within Native Deen, they have performed in eleven (11) countries, three (3) continents and eighteen (18) cities since the beginning of 2011. Sun, 30 Oct 2011 06:25:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2011/oct/duvone-10-29-2011.htm It is now official, Duvone Stewart will take the BP Renegades Steel Orchestra to the Savannah for Panorama 2K12. The popular Charlotte Street band has won the national competition on nine occasions (including a hatric between 1995 and 1997) with arrangements by its former musical director, Dr Jit Samaroo. Sat, 29 Oct 2011 18:25:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2011/oct/photo-expo-10-27-2011.htm The PDN PhotoPlus International Conference and Expo is a once-a-year happening for all photo-related technology and services - anything and everything that makes the sharing of experiences through imagery possible. The steelband community is one such that is filled with imagery and sound, finding expression in both still and moving pictures. This International Conference and Expo is therefore the place for anyone related to the steelband artform and movement to be at. Thu, 27 Oct 2011 20:25:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2011/oct/latavia-deane-10-25-2011.htm For Latavia Deane, life was joy – every moment. Everyone who had the privilege of knowing her, treasured the times spent with and around her. And they include her Pan Family of Despers USA Steel Orchestra where she played tenor bass. Latavia Deane's last New York Panorama performance with Despers USA was in 2010. The eighteen year-old beauty's life was celebrated in her home-going ceremony, mid-October in Brooklyn, New York. Tue, 25 Oct 2011 11:25:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2011/oct/geraldine-connor.htm In her own words, this is the late Dr. Geraldine Connor - a freelance Theatre Director and ethnomusicologist by profession. She was a senior teaching fellow at the University of Leeds. She held a two-year appointment as Associate Director (Music) at the West Yorkshire Playhouse. Gerry was also a composer, performer, musical director and vocal animator specialising in mainstream rock and pop, Caribbean carnival, Caribbean folk and African American Gospel, Jazz and Blues styles, she conceived, composed and directed Carnival Messiah. Sat, 22 Oct 2011 12:25:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/online/archive/2011/oct2011.htm#gerry Dr. Geraldine Connor has passed. She wrote, composed, directed and produced the very successful Caribbean musical called Carnival Messiah. She also arranged for Ebony Steelband in the UK and Invaders Steel Orchestra in Trinidad and Tobago. Sat, 22 Oct 2011 06:25:00 EST http://whensteeltalks.ning.com/page/champion-tunes When Steel Talks invites you to take a look at and listen to, famed 'Panorama' tunes which have played more than just a cursory part in the history of Pan, and the lives of the players and fans. Mon, 17 Oct 2011 12:25:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/upclose/2011/iman-pascal-10-14-2011.htm In an exclusive interview with When Steel Talks (WST) - performing artist, Berklee College of Music student and now panorama arranger, Iman Pascall shares her latest experiences, successes and wishes. Mon, 17 Oct 2011 12:20:00 EST http://whensteeltalks.ning.com/page/champion-tunes 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. Mon, 17 Oct 2011 1:20:00 EST http://whensteeltalks.ning.com/profiles/blogs/october-13-the-pan-buzz-to-date Pan tuners and arrangers are the 'kings of Pan,' says Pan Buzz. In this week's edition of the Buzz, he questions why they have not taken steps to be more in charge of their destiny within the steelband art form. Thu, 13 Oct 2011 22:20:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2011/oct/sunshine-arnold-10-12-2011.htm The former President of Pan Trinbago Inc., Patrick Arnold, has been nominated for the 2011 Sunshine Awards Hall of Fame. Wed, 12 Oct 2011 17:35:00 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2011/oct/nigeria-tnt.htm Nigeria and Trinidad and Tobago set up a steelband development company in Lagos, Nigeria, during August visit by Pan Trinbago president Keith Diaz. Sun, 9 Oct 2011 20:35:00 EST http://whensteeltalks.ning.com/profiles/blogs/october-5-2011-the-pan-buzz-to-date Veteran bassist/composer and singer, David "Happy" Williams is sad over the level of "Pan song" composing, and hopes that composers will put more effort into their songs. Wed, 5 Oct 2011 11:35:00 EST