Moods of Pan Festival 2004
A Critical Review

Last week When Steel Talks traveled to the beautiful island of Antigua, to observe the sixth annual Moods of Pan Festival.   The four-day steelpan music event was promoted and hosted by Antigua & Barbuda's Gemonites steel orchestra.  The event brought together major musical heavy weights from all over the world.  Gemonites get four stars for overall organization and professionalism making the festival a truly world-class event.

If you are involved in steelpan music in any shape or form, this festival was the place to be. If you are an educator, historian, entrepreneur, manufacturer, player, enthusiast, tourist or just networking we strongly recommend that you start making plans to be in Antigua for next year's festival.

When Steel Talks was extremely pleased with what we saw, heard and experienced at the Moods of Pan festival.  In this regard we extend our thanks and appreciation to Gemonites for allowing When Steel Talks unfettered access to musicians, and program officials.  A special thanks to New York's Women In Steel for having us chronicle their entire stay and performances on the island, and facilitating our observance of the event from the band's perspective.  And to all the musicians and behind-the-scenes -  people thank you for all your help and camaraderie.  We were extremely impressed...

Last but not least When Steel Talks extends a sincere thanks to the government and people of Antigua for your genuine warmth, friendliness and love that you showed us and for the steelpan movement.

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