Web Posted - Tuesday
April 13, 2021
When Steel Talks Reboot - Feel the Music - Live
the Experience
A Musical Tribute to the late Martin “Dougie” Douglas - “Why Should I Feel Discouraged? (His Eye
is on the Sparrow)” | Khuent Rose
& Damany James | Brooklyn, New York, USA
Brooklyn, New York, USA -
Musician standouts
Khuent Rose and Damany James perform a special tribute to
the late Martin “Dougie” Douglas - ʽWhy Should I Feel Discouraged? (His Eye Is on the Sparrow)’
Listen and watch
Web Posted - Sunday
April 11, 2021
When Steel Talks - Reboot
Home Going Service for Mr. Martin “Dougie” Douglas
by When Steel Talks
Brooklyn, New York, USA - From Martin Douglas' memoriam: For over two decades Mr. Douglas was a leader in Brooklyn’s steelband scene, playing his music everywhere he went, mentoring generations of young players and keeping the steelpan music a vibrant part of New York’s cultural life. He was the founder of Crossfire Steel Orchestra, a steel band admired across the city and beyond, and president of the United States Steelband Association.
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Web Posted - Friday
April 9, 2021
When Steel Talks - Reboot
Dr. Geraldine Connor (Educator, Theatre Director, Musician, Composer, Performer, Panist
& Arranger) - In Her Own Words
Celebration of Women and the Steelpan Art Form
Global - She was one of the pioneers who had huge dreams, tremendous respect and expectations for the steelpan instrument. Moreover, she applied her immense talents into the art form. She lit the torch, and pointed out which way was up. Through her few posts she told us about her accomplishments, gave us history, guidance and much encouragement. Notes and thoughts for the WST family from the legendary and iconic Dr. Connor.
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Web Posted - Friday
April 9, 2021
Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
Small wants steel pan to be prime instrument in schools

(Left to Right): Rodney Small & Ronaldo Browne,
a member of the Sion Hill Euphonium rendering a
song at last Tuesday’ press conference
St. Vincent and the Grenadines, W.I. - Renowned local panist –
Rodney Small, wants to see the steel pan be made the
prime instrument in schools in St Vincent and the Grenadines- SVG.
Small made this declaration while speaking at a press conference of the Sion
Hill Steel Orchestra Inc., last Tuesday at the Peace Memorial Hall.
Representing the Youlou Pan Movement (YPM), the umbrella body for the artform
in SVG, Small declared: “I am now going [to] personally challenge the Honourable
Prime Minister, the Minister of Education and the Minister of Culture to propose
to Cabinet that we make the steel pan instrument the prime instrument in our
schools’ curriculum and music programmes”, a press release stated.
Small, who heads the YPM, further proposed that it should not be just as an
extracurricular activity, “but it must be placed on the front burner of the
education system, just like Math and Social Studies”.
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Web Posted - Tuesday
April 7, 2021
When Steel Talks - Reboot
Meet Rudolph Commissiong - a pioneer of steelband music - Arranger
& Captain of Esso Dixie Stars - UpClose!
by Rudolph Commissiong
![Rudy Commissiong, captain of Esso Dixie Stars is on left. Steve Dupres - at centre - was the arranger and player of the “Echophones” made by [Herman] “Rock” Johnston, who's at right in picture](img2021/apr/r-johnson-steve-dupres-r-commissiong.jpg)
Rudy Commissiong, captain of Esso Dixie Stars is
on left. Steve Dupres - at centre - was the
arranger and player of the “Echophones” made by
[Herman] “Rock” Johnston, who's at right in
picture
Global - "One day during rehearsals I took a break and walked through the terrace, which was part of the building at the back and side of the nightclub to a bar, which I thought was part of the hotel, and called Casey’s Bar. There were about half a dozen white men drinking and talking. I ordered a beer. The bartender stood there rather frozen, then one of the men who I assumed knew who I was told the bartender something about the band. The bartender then said: “OK, but you will have to take it with you. You can’t drink it here....” That was very degrading and something that lived with me for a long time. ------- Rudolph Commissiong
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Web Posted -
Tuesday April 6, 2021
When Steel Talks
Meet Angela Howard - New York, USA
Celebration of Women and the Steelpan Art Form
New York, USA -“Aside
from my love of the instrument, I think it is important to
preserve our culture in perpetuity. All too often, we are so
overly influenced by ʽwestern culture’ that we are willing to
leave our own ways behind. I don’t want Pan or Caribbean culture
to be like those extinct languages lamented only after they are
lost altogether. We bring our stories and history to life
through our culture. It is our responsibility to document and
preserve in our own voices, as opposed to having someone else
interpret it for us.” -- Angela Howard
She is indeed a woman in pan - Pan daughter, wife, mother and
fan. In an exclusive interview with When Steel Talks - panist
and veteran pan mom Angela Howard shares her experiences, views,
reflections and expectations on Pan, culture, and the steelpan
art form overall.
read more
Web Posted - Monday
April
5, 2021
When Steel Talks - Reboot
Meet Koruri Hanato of Japan
Celebration of Women and the Steelpan Art Form
Japan - She is a panist, arranger and leader of Panple Steel Orchestra in Japan. And
she is a member of the famed Trinidad All Stars. In an exclusive interview,
Koruri Hanato shares her immeasurable joy and love of Panorama, the steelpan
instrument, its music and culture on When Steel Talks.
See more
Web Posted - Sunday
April 4, 2021
When Steel Talks - Reboot
Meet Shannon Mc David - Trinidad & Tobago
Celebration of Women and the Steelpan Art Form
Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. -
She is a scholar, an intellect, a serious practitioner of the performing arts. This, in addition to being a budding scientist and of course a panist, who knows a thing or two about winning Panorama performances - as a member of both the 2009
& 2010 champions Silver Stars Steel Orchestra - and the 2018 Renegades Steel Orchestra. In an exclusive interview with When Steel Talks - Shannon Mc David shares her feelings, experiences, expectations and passion for the steelpan instrument, its music, the art form and more.
See more
Web Posted - Sunday
April 4, 2021
When Steel Talks - Reboot
Rudolph Charles - Thirty-Six Years Later, Steelband Leader Still Exceptional
by When Steel Talks
Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. -
From Rudolph Charles' memoriam: He led his community and band with a togetherness that could only have been achieved by love and total commitment to the cause.
See more
Web Posted - Sunday
April
4, 2021
When Steel Talks - Reboot
Meet Miranda Martin - Trinidad & Tobago
Celebration of Women and the Steelpan Art Form
Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Miranda has traveled the world over as a member of the legendary Desperadoes Steel Orchestra. She embodies all the characteristics of a great panist - talent, intellect, discipline, and sacrifice. She is most proud of the lives she has touched through her years of playing pan. In an exclusive interview with When Steel Talks, Miranda Martin of Trinidad and Tobago shares how the steelpan instrument has impacted her life.
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Web Posted - Saturday
April 3, 2021
When Steel Talks
Ralph MacDonald - WST Exclusive Interview - on the Legendary Rudolph Charles
Global -
In this part of the When Steel Talks exclusive interview with Grammy award-winning producer and song writer, Ralph MacDonald
- he speaks on the brilliance of the legendary leader of Desperadoes Steel Orchestra, Rudolph Charles.
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Web Posted - Sunday
April 2, 2021
Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
Al-Rawi promises Hatters proper home
San Fernando, Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - San Fernando West MP Faris Al-Rawi said he is doing all he can to make sure
Hatters Steel
Orchestra finds a proper home in the correct way.
“It is a work in progress, and we (stakeholders) should get that right with proper consultation and co-ordination,” he said on Wednesday night after a lease-distribution ceremony in Marabella.
“We are paying attention to Hatters’ reorganisation and relocation.”
He referred to the band as a strong contributor to the history of pan. The band is one of the oldest in San Fernando.
Last month, thieves broke into Hatters’ panyard at Lady Hailes
Avenue in San Fernando. They stole hundreds of thousands of
dollars’ worth of equipment and musical instruments, including
pans.
See more
Web Posted - Friday
April 2, 2021
When Steel Talks
Marvin Gaye - Calypso Blues - To take me back to Trinidad
A Tribute to The Great Nat “King” Cole
Global -
The late great Marvin Gaye sings Calypso Blues written by Nat “King” Cole as a tribute to him on the
“A Tribute to The Great Nat
King Cole” 1965 album.
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Web Posted - Thursday
April 1, 2021
When Steel Talks - Reboot
Meet Sunity Maharaj of Trinidad and Tobago
Celebration of Women and the Steelpan Art Form
Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - She
is one the foremost critical thinkers of our time - always
bringing a sober and honest voice to the conversation. An ardent
supporter of Trinidad and Tobago arts and culture - Sunity
Maharaj speaks on women, Pan, and the way forward in an
exclusive interview with When Steel Talks.
See more
Web Posted - Thursday
April 1, 2021
When Steel Talks
Rudolph Charles remains... The Baddest Desperado
by Dalton Narine
Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Thirty-six years ago, Laventille’s Rudolph Charles shuffled off this mortal coil and went out in style - a glam funeral service, his soul encased in the Chariot pans he invented and three religions vying for meager props at his rites on the banks of the Caroni - as an age of innocence was nearing its own death.
See more
Web Posted - March
2021
When Steel Talks
Celebration of Women and the Steelpan Art Form
Sisters in Steel - A Tribute To Women In Pan
Global - “Their Story, Their Voice, Their Life, Their Dreams, Their
Passion - PAN”
It’s March and that means this is Women’s Month. It is the
month when we celebrate the contributions of women to the world.
Normally - as is the When Steel Talks tradition - we highlight
the month through a series of articles and interviews with the
female movers, shakers, and up-and-coming stars.
Meet these
Sisters In Steel!
Web Posted - Wednesday March
31, 2021
When Steel Talks - Reboot
Meet Glenda Gamory - President of Pantonic Steel Orchestra
Celebration of Women and the Steelpan Art
Form
Brooklyn, New York - At a very young age she said to her mentor - the iconic Rudolph Charles of the famed Desperadoes Steel Orchestra ““Trail”, when I grow up - I want to be just like you. I want to lead a steelband, take it to Panorama and win. To which he replied - “G-Forde what ever you put your mind to you can do it.”
“It’s great when you have good people behind you... Just say I’m
the chief, cook and bottle washer.” ....Glenda Forde-Gamory
See more
Web Posted - Wednesday
March 31, 2021
When Steel Talks
Meet Rudolph Charles - Leader, Manager, Innovator and Tuner of Desperadoes Steel Orchestra -
UpClose!
a Von Martin Interview
Global -
Listen to
an exclusive Von Martin–interview with Mr. Rudolph Charles. Here is
Rudolph’s story in his own words with noted author and journalist Von Martin. This interview was done Thursday after Carnival 1983 at his home in East Dry River, Laventille, Trinidad.
Listen
Web Posted - Monday March
29, 2021
When Steel Talks - Reboot
Meet Claudie Donne - Guadeloupe, Paris, France
Celebration of Women and the Steelpan Art Form
Guadeloupe/France - “I
just have to play pan. It makes me feel connected to my roots.”
She radiates pure unadulterated love for the steel pan culture and art form.
In an exclusive interview with When Steel Talks - educator, panist and
performing artist Claudie Donne shares her global views on Pan, the culture and
her love affair with the instrument.
See more
Web Posted - Monday March
29, 2021
When Steel Talks - Reboot
Meet Dr. Miho Takekawa - Seattle, Washington
Celebration of Women and the Steelpan Art Form
Seattle,
Washington, USA - “When I heard Ray
Holman play on the double-seconds, I could not believe my
senses. This was clearly beyond what any words could express.”
“....I start from the origin of the country, just to make
certain they know that pans are not originally from Jamaica nor
Hawaii.”
From the age of three, music has been her life. She is a
musician, arranger, educator, director, percussionist, panist,
performing artist and much more. In an exclusive interview with
When Steel Talks - Dr. Miho Takekawa shares her reflections,
experiences and views on Pan, and the steelpan art form overall.
See more
Web Posted - Monday March
29, 2021
When Steel Talks
Stage set for PanoGrama 2021

PanoGrama Founder Nevin Roach
Global -We ready fi di road! The 2021 staging of the highly-anticipated steelpan competition PanoGrama – The World Cup of Steelpan
– has hit the ground running and the preliminaries are coming your way soon. The PanoGrama Entertainment team is excited to announce that audition submissions for this year’s competition more than doubled the previous staging’s total number of competitors.
The 45 participants who auditioned hailed from a whopping 13 countries, (5 more than the previous staging) including Antigua
& Barbuda, Barbados, Canada, England, France, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, St. Kitts
& Nevis, St. Lucia, Trinidad & Tobago, the US Virgin Islands and the USA.
See more
Web Posted - Sunday March
28, 2021
When Steel Talks - Reboot
Meet Sadé Adams - New York, USA
Celebration of Women and the Steelpan Art Form
New York, USA - She is confident in who she is, with a love for Pan and her own place within the steelband landscape. In an exclusive interview with When Steel Talks - student and panist Sadé Adams shares her journey in Pan to date: her perspectives and dreams - unfiltered, all relative to the steelband art form.
See more
Web Posted - Sunday
March 28, 2021
Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
Kim Johnson′s Illustrated Story celebrates power, glory of steelpan in Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. -
Dr. Kim Johnson with a copy of the second edition of his book,
The Illustrated Story of Pan.
He explained that he attempted to grapple with the problems facing pan in TT, including “the delusions of people of influence,” and discussed how some of the issues could be addressed.
He said pan was extremely popular in its heyday and everyone wanted to be involved in some way. Now, many young people were not interested in pan. A lot of them were paid to play and if they did not get their money, they would walk away.
See more
Web Posted - Sunday March
28, 2021
When Steel Talks - Reboot
Meet Tiajuana Hernandez - Trinidad and Tobago
Celebration of Women and the Steelpan Art Form
Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - She’s a passionate proponent of the steelband art form. In an exclusive interview with When Steel Talks, Tiajuana Hernandez does not hesitate to speak her mind as she shares her experiences, opinions, reflections and dreams on Pan, and the steelband art form overall.
See more
Web Posted - Saturday March
27, 2021
When Steel Talks - Reboot
Meet Denise Hernandez - Trinidad & Tobago
Celebration of Women and the Steelpan Art Form
Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - A
scholar, an intellect, a musician, administrator, planner,
educator, mentor and motivator - are some of the words one can
use to describe Denise Hernandez, one of the most influential
and important figures in the steelpan movement in Trinidad and
Tobago.
See more
Web Posted - Saturday March
27, 2021
When Steel Talks - Reboot
Meet Emily Lemmerman - Austin, Texas
Celebration of Women and the Steelpan Art Form
Austin, Texas, USA - She is both a respected tuner, builder and player. She has lived and experienced the challenge of Trinidad Panorama and the US school system. In an exclusive interview with When Steel Talks, Emily Lemmerman shares her experiences and extraordinary journey with the steelpan.
See more
Web Posted - Saturday March
27, 2021
When Steel Talks - Reboot
Meet Delphina James - United Kingdom
Celebration of Women and the Steelpan Art Form
United Kingdom - Fascinated with the steelpan instrument from an early age - the musically-gifted Delphina taught herself to read music. In an exclusive with When Steel Talks Delphina, gives us a look into what drives her passion for the Pan - from the UK to Trinidad.
See more
Web Posted - Saturday March
27, 2021
When Steel Talks - Reboot
Meet Lakeisha Danglade - Brooklyn, New York
Celebration of Women and the Steelpan Art Form
Brooklyn, New York - She is one of Brooklyn’s finest panists. In an exclusive interview with When Steel Talks - panist, performing artist and passionate music educator Lakeisha Danglade shares her reflections, experiences and views on Pan, and the steelpan art form overall.
See more
Web Posted - Saturday March
27, 2021
When Steel Talks - Reboot
Meet Krystal Nestor - St. Lucia
Celebration of Women and the Steelpan Art Form
St. Lucia, W.I. - Pan is simply her life. In an exclusive interview with When Steel Talks - panist, manager, performing artist, educator and arranger Krystal Nestor shares her reflections, experiences and views on Pan, and the steelpan art form overall.
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Web Posted - Saturday March
27, 2021
When Steel Talks - Reboot
Meet Isoke Noel - Trinidad & Tobago
Celebration of Women and the Steelpan Art Form
Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - ...there is no doubt that her passion for Pan is off the charts. In an exclusive interview with When Steel Talks - the immensely-talented Isoke Noel shares her reflections, experiences and views on Pan, and the steelpan art form overall.
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Web Posted - Saturday March
27, 2021
When Steel Talks - Reboot
Meet Janet Zahradka Reiner - Virginia, USA
Celebration of Women and the Steelpan Art Form
Virginia, USA - She has been smitten with the steelpan music art form and Pan culture. In an exclusive interview with When Steel Talks - panist, performing artist and educator Janet Zahradka Reiner shares her reflections, experiences and views on Pan, and the steelpan art form overall.
See more
Web Posted - Thursday March
25, 2021
When Steel Talks - Reboot
Meet Jalissa Lynch - Brooklyn, New York
Celebration of Women and the Steelpan Art Form
New York, USA - She who feels it knows it. It’s part of her DNA and in her blood. In an exclusive interview with When Steel Talks - panist and performing artist Jalissa Lynch shares her reflections, experiences and views on Pan, and the steelpan art form overall.
See more
Web Posted - Thursday March
25, 2021
When Steel Talks - Reboot
Meet Alanna White - Trinidad & Tobago
Celebration of Women and the Steelpan Art Form
Trinidad & Tobago - In an arena where only first names are needed to be instantly recognized and associated with greatness like Max and Sheila E. -- Alanna intends to add her name to the mix and let her talent and drumming do her talking for full admission. In an exclusive interview with When Steel Talks - Alanna White, drummer for Nadia Batson with SASS, also an award-wining steelpan musician and performing artist - shares her reflections, experiences and views on Pan, and the steelpan art form overall.
See more
Web Posted -
Thursday March 25, 2021
When Steel Talks
Meet Yoko Takano - Yokohama, Japan
Celebration of Women and the Steelpan Art Form
Japan - “ ...people in the
world are connected through pan, enjoying music, and where we
are making a future.”
The sound of the pan gives her energy and makes her feel alive;
Pan is her passion. In an exclusive interview with When Steel
Talks - Japanese panist Yoko Takano shares her feelings,
experiences, and insights into the Steelband music art form and
more.
read more
Web Posted - Thursday March
25, 2021
When Steel Talks
Remembering Cecil “Pious” Atherton - RIP
Master Percussionist
Global - The late Cecil
“Pious” Atherton was one of the most gifted percussionists out of
the Caribbean. In addition to his live performance work
with New York′s Metro and Pantonic Steel Orchestras, his studio
work includes some of the greatest Soca hits of this generation.
Within his discography are classics such as “Doh Back Back” by
Sparrow, and “Lorraine” by Explainer. Indeed, an
outstanding catalog of musical recordings that covers such noted
artists like Shadow, Designer, Blue Boy, Swallow, Poser, Merchant,
Nelson and many others. Click link below to see much more.
See more
Web Posted - Thursday March
25, 2021
When Steel Talks
International Pan Ramajay Competition Returns for 2021
Saturday 12th June, 2021 – Saturday 10th July, 2021
Global - Pan Ramajay is a steelpan event which was established and produced in 1989 by Republic Bank Exodus Steel Orchestra. Its primary objective is to provide a platform for steelpan musicians to showcase their skills.
This competition is open to steelpan musicians internationally,
regardless of time zone/country and is designed to feature
soloists, duos, quartets and ensembles using any instrument in
the steelpan family. The ensemble category must use a minimum of
six to a maximum of eight musicians, which may also include
percussion instruments.
See
Rules & Regulations
Web Posted - Wednesday March
24, 2021
When Steel Talks - Reboot
Meet Syanne Fleming - New York, USA
Celebration of Women and the Steelpan Art Form
New York, USA - Through pan, dance and awareness of the power of culture, Syanne Fleming lives experiences of performing arts in a very real, tangible, transformative and sometimes completely unexpected, magnificent way. She understands that the life of her community is intrinsically connected and totally encompasses the emotional and intellectual well-being of the people. In an exclusive interview with When Steel Talks Syanne Fleming shares her love for the arts and culture, the steelpan instrument, its music, the art form and more.
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Web Posted - Wednesday March
24, 2021
When Steel Talks - Reboot
Meet Florence “Flo” Ghany - Trinidad & Tobago
Celebration of Women and the Steelpan Art Form
Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. -
She is a veteran panist who has seen and experienced both sides of the coin as a player and as a member of management as part of the world-renowned Invaders Steel Orchestra. In an exclusive interview with When Steel Talks, Florence “Flo” Ghany shares her experiences, views, reflections and dreams on Pan, and the steelband art form overall.
See more
Web Posted - Tuesday March
23, 2021
When Steel Talks - Reboot
Girl Pat ------ Beryl, Pat and Pat
by Von Martin from his book “Voices of Pan Pioneers of Trinidad
& Tobago”
Celebration of Women and the Steelpan Art Form
Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Mrs. Holman spoke admirably of her son Ray’s playing the pan, despite her brothers’ earlier protests. She said, “Well, at the time I couldn’t feel anything, I just felt it was a past time. He liked it and I became lenient and allowed him to do it and just left it at that. Well, after years when he started to show there was something musically in him, I became interested and listened on, and eventually when he excelled and won the competition, I was very proud.”
...we need to pay tribute also to the women in the background in the early days of the steel band movement – the mothers, wives, sisters, girl friends – providers for their men many of whom never experienced regular wage employment, the patrons. Like the Unknown Soldiers, most of these women are nameless.
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Web Posted - Monday March
22, 2021
When Steel Talks - Reboot
Meet Kerry-Ann Wright - Toronto, Canada
Celebration of Women and the Steelpan Art Form
Toronto, Canada -
She is an entrepreneur, a craftsman and innovator. In an exclusive interview with When Steel Talks - multitalented dancer, instructor, designer and musician Kerry-Ann Wright shares her intellect, optimism, expectations and views on the Steel Pan music art form in Toronto and more.
See more
Web Posted - Monday March
22, 2021
When Steel Talks - Reboot
Louise McIntosh of the Pan Pipers Music School - Trinidad & Tobago
Celebration of Women and the Steelpan Art Form
Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. -
She was a former student of the great music Winifred Atwell. And as the founder of and an educator at the Pan Pipers Music School,
Louise McIntosh provided the entree point and stepping stone to the careers of many great Trinidad and Tobago musicians.
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Web Posted - Monday March
22, 2021
When Steel Talks - Reboot
Meet Debi Gardner - United Kingdom
Celebration of Women and the Steelpan Art Form
United Kingdom -
She is simply ready and can-do! Bringing the full package to the table - administrator, organizer and musician Debi Gardner talks about her fantastic journey with the Steelpan in an exclusive on When Steel Talks.
See more
Web Posted - Sunday March
21, 2021
When Steel Talks - Reboot
Meet Tressy Edwards - Trinidad & Tobago
Celebration of Women and the Steelpan Art Form
Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. -
Full of pride and joy over her Phase
II membership, veteran panist Tressy Edwards shares her love for
music, the artform and more in an exclusive interview with When
Steel Talks.
See more
Web Posted -
Sunday March 21, 2021
When Steel Talks - Reboot
Meet Tamika Alexander - New York, USA
Celebration of Women and the Steelpan Art Form
New York, USA - After ten
years with one of New York’s powerhouse steel orchestras, Tamika
Alexander could be described as being ‘Despers USA to the bone!’
She is impassioned about, as she calls him “My big time
Arranger! Odie Franklin” of Despers, while also cherishing
arranger Marc Brooks, who gave her her first lessons on the
instrument at age six. For Tamika, it’s all about her love for
the steelband and her ‘Pan’ family.
In an exclusive interview with When Steel Talks - the dedicated
performing artist talks about her journey in pan to date, and
hopes for the future of the steelband art form and community.
read more
Web Posted -
Sunday March 21, 2021
Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
Relocate us but don't push pan out of this prime spot: Ramsey-Moore

Pan Trinbago President, Beverley Ramsey-Moore, speaks to the media at the demolished Ministry of Works Building, Steve Archibar Street, San Fernando on Friday
Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Days after
Hatters Steel
Orchestra was told again that it would be temporarily housed opposite its panyard on Lady Hailes Avenue, San Fernando, the Ministry of Works building earmarked for its relocation is being demolished.
A meeting scheduled for Friday, to map out how the relocation would take place, between Hatters' executive and a Udecott official, was rescheduled to next Tuesday.
....Pan Trinbago president
Beverley Ramsey-Moore said she is looking forward to this meeting as the band is on the verge of becoming homeless, since its present base is also scheduled for demolition to make way for the San Fernando Waterfront Development.
....“Based on what I am hearing from this side (Hatters), they
were promised to be housed here (MOWT building) temporarily –
and right after the promise was made, the demolition started. I
think this is unfair.”
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Web Posted - Saturday March
20, 2021
When Steel Talks - Reboot
Meet Zaynab Wilson - Montreal, Canada
Celebration of Women and the Steelpan Art Form
Montreal, Canada -
She is good... Real good and setting a new tempo. In an exclusive, When Steel Talks (WST) speaks to musician Zaynab Wilson of Montreal.
Zaynab is a panist, percussionist, drummer and vocalist, and has
been the anchor for the Salah Wilson’s Steelpan Academy for a
number of years.
See more
Web Posted - Saturday March
20, 2021
When Steel Talks - Reboot
Meet Ronica Gordon - Trinidad and Tobago
Celebration of Women and the Steelpan Art Form
Trinidad and Tobago, W.I. -
She has had many rewarding experiences through her life long association with the steelpan instrument. In addition she has been a member of a couple of the greatest steel orchestras in the history of Trinidad and Tobago Pan. In an exclusive interview with When Steel Talks - panist Ronica Gordon shares her experiences, views, reflections and dreams on Pan, and the steelpan art form overall.
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Web Posted -
Friday March 19, 2021
When Steel Talks
TTPS say Killer of Japanese Panist Asami Nagakiya was killed
in police shootout
TTPS Closes Case in Death of Asami Nagakiya
Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. -
The Cold Case Unit of the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS)
has closed the case relating to the death of Japanese panist,
Asami Nagakiya.
Ms. Nagakiya’s body was found in the Queen’s Park Savannah on February 10th,
2016. A post-mortem revealed that she was strangled. Following a review of the
evidence on March 18th, 2021, Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Roger
Gaspard expressed satisfaction that the investigation was thoroughly done. He
concluded that all the evidence pointed to one suspect, David Allen who was
killed in a police-involved shooting on December 12th, 2016, in Woodbrook.
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Web Posted -
Friday March 19, 2021
When Steel Talks
Generation Next to the Rescue - Steelpan in Focus
Duvone Stewart & Crew Look to Meet the Challenge and Fix
it...
Global - ....Recently -
musician standout, panist and champion arranger for the
world-renowned Renegades Steel Orchestra, Duvone Stewart, shared
on his weekly live internet broadcast “The Steelpan Chronicles,”
that he had been severely suffering from one of these recurring
nightmares/daymares. Cold sweat-inducing, headache-throbbing,
heart-palpitating and sprit-chilling manifestation of a dream
state-reality centered around the past, present and future
condition of the steelpan music art form affairs.
Duvone’s very passionate plea brought laser-focus and attention
to issues and circumstances that were not only affecting him
negatively, personally - but also those wreaking havoc on many
throughout the world. Rather than just suffering peacefully, he
sought a solution to these problems. In this regard he invited
an international panel of experienced steelpan musicians with
years of various leadership, managerial and administrative skill
sets - to identify issues and concerns.
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Web Posted - Thursday March
18, 2021
When Steel Talks - Reboot
Meet Indira Amaya Lizárraga - Xalapa, Mexico
Celebration of Women and the Steelpan Art Form
Xalapa, Mexico - “...we
are the first steel band here in Mexico, so there’s no to much
people playing steel drum in our country, but I trust in our
work and I can tell, that the future of the steel drum in Mexico
will be huge in a few years...”
She is a career musician studying orchestral percussion. In an
exclusive interview with When Steel Talks - panist,
percussionist and performing artist Indira Amaya Lizárraga
shares her reflections, experiences and views on Pan, and the
steelpan art form overall.
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Web Posted - Tuesday March
16, 2021
When Steel Talks - Reboot
Meet Laéticia Walker - New York/Saint Vincent
Celebration of Women and the Steelpan Art Form
New York, USA/Saint Vincent, W.I. - She is an intellect whose ultimate destination is medical school. However, what is abundantly clear is that along that journey Pan and the music of the steel orchestra will be constant companions. In an exclusive interview with When Steel Talks - panist Laéticia Walker shares her feelings, experiences, and love for the Steelband music art form and more.
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Web Posted - Tuesday March
16, 2021
When Steel Talks - Reboot
Meet Anesha Carbon - United Kingdom
Celebration of Women and the Steelpan Art Form
United Kingdom -
She is a veteran core member of UK’s champion Ebony Steel Band with something to say. Moreover she is well beyond being just a Pan enthusiast and player. So Listen Up! as Anesha Carbon, in an exclusive interview with When Steel Talks - shares her feelings, experiences, and insight into the Steelband music art form and more.
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Web Posted - Tuesday March
16, 2021
When Steel Talks - Reboot
Meet Diane Thomas - Indiana, USA
Celebration of Women and the Steelpan Art Form
Indiana, USA -
A voice with uncommon beauty spoke to her years ago. It was indeed unconditional love at first contact. Years later the love affair continues, and is as intense as ever. In an exclusive interview with When Steel Talks - Diane Thomas shares her feelings, experiences, and passion for Steelband music art form and more.
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Web Posted - Tuesday March
16, 2021
When Steel Talks - Reboot
Meet Nakiya Athina de Freitas - Antigua
Celebration of Women and the Steelpan Art Form
Antigua & Barbuda, W.I. - “I
would tell any young female panist to go for it. If it’s
something you love and enjoy, don’t let anything deter you from
that passion. You will face many ups and downs and you will feel
like giving up, but just keep going.”
She is focused, driven and extremely talented. And represents
the future of Pan. She is a music major who has firm ideas on
the way forward in Pan. In an exclusive interview with When
Steel Talks - Nakiya Athina de Freitas shares her feelings,
experiences, and insight into the Steelband music art form and
more.
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more
Web Posted - Tuesday March
16, 2021
When Steel Talks - Reboot
Meet Devon Cumberbatch - Maryland, USA
Celebration of Women and the Steelpan Art Form
Maryland, USA -
Pan is a significant part of her heritage and her story. And within the steelpan artform she experiences her yesterday, today and tomorrow in a real and tangible way. In an exclusive interview with When Steel Talks - writer and panist Devon Cumberbatch shares her cross-continental experiences and insight into the Steelband music art form and more.
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Web Posted - Tuesday March
16, 2021
When Steel Talks - Reboot
Meet Clara Ozanne - France
Celebration of Women and the Steelpan Art Form
France -
She fell in love with Pan as a child when Pan‘n’Co Steelband’s founding members visited her school in France. There has been no looking back as her pan passion has only grown, and
Clara Ozanne is now unmistakable when playing her signature pink tenor. In an exclusive interview with When Steel Talks and ten years later, Clara shares her feelings, experiences, and dreams relative to the Steelband music art form and more.
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Web Posted - Tuesday March
16, 2021
When Steel Talks - Reboot
Meet Nakita Wilfred - Barbados
Celebration of Women and the Steelpan Art Form
Barbados, W.I. -
The steelpan instrument, in this case, the Tenor, is like oxygen for her. Pan is Nakita Wilfred; Nakita Wilfred is Pan. And that pretty much tells the story right there. In an exclusive interview with When Steel Talks - Nakita “Empress Sadé” Wilfred explains why Pan is the joy of her life, and in addition shares her feelings, experiences, and insight into the Steelband music art form and more.
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Web Posted - Tuesday March
16, 2021
When Steel Talks - Reboot
Meet Ivor Shatal Francis - St. Lucia
Celebration of Women and the Steelpan Art Form
St. Lucia, W.I. -
She has been very passionate about her involvement in Pan at every stage. As the first female captain in her
country of a champion steel orchestra, panist Ivor Shatal
Francis has been afforded a unique vantage point of the art form
in St. Lucia. In an exclusive interview with When Steel Talks -
she shares her outlooks, success, experiences, and insight into the Steelband music art form and more.
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Web Posted -
Monday March 15, 2021
Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
Exodus manager: Stealing from panyard is stealing from God
Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Manager
of the
Exodus Steel Orchestra
Ainsworth Mohammed has condemned a
break-in at the band's Tunapuna panyard in which several tools
were stolen, likening the act to “a theft from God.”
Speaking with Newsday on Monday, Mohammed confirmed there had been a break-in sometime on Sunday night. He said while renovations were being done at the band's Eastern Main Road panyard, several tools belonging to the contractor were stolen.
He also believed some instruments were missing, but could not confirm that up to Monday afternoon.
He said the crime was unfortunate and noted that panyards were not the usual targets for bandits, though he said,
“This is the second time we had a break-in at this panyard. The last time was sometime last year. And it's strange, because you wouldn't really expect panyards to be targeted by bandits.
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2020 Trinidad and Tobago National Steelband Panorama Info - Complete
Global
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Central! Complete information on the 2020 season of the
Trinidad and Tobago National Panorama, and competitions:
Schedules, Orders of Appearance for preliminary,
semi-final and final phases for large, medium and small
conventional steel orchestras, and single pan bands;
arrangers’ bios, bios of steel orchestras; full results,
panyard addresses, history of previous Panoramas, and
much more!
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index
Web Posted - February
2020
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Complete Summary of Results of all Conventional Steel Orchestras - 2020 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 2020 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.
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