We have a live performance today in our studio with the very talented steelpan musician Justin Homer! Join us as we get to know him and his amazing music.
Hell Cats Steelband of Grenada - picture provided by Lincoln DePradine “There were lots of guys who went to Trinidad. Some remained in T&T. Among the ones who came back and were in the early steelband movement in Grenada was a fella named Willan Dewsbury. He was part of the Grenada steelband called Hell Cats (he’s the guy holding the flag in the photo - mid 1950s). He later became an MP and served as Minister of Culture. He passed away a couple years ago [May 7, 2016].” -- Lincoln DePradine read more
When Steel Talks extends condolences to the family and friends of Wayne "Bumpy" Inniss and Despers USA Steel Orchestra. Wayne "Bumpy" Inniss at New York J'Ouvert The late Captain of Despers USA on Bass Relevant content Wayne "Bumpy" Inniss and Despers USA Steel Orchestra 2018 New York Panorama Champion - Despers USA Steel Orchestra - “Year For Love” - video In Pictures
Jenessa Baptiste July 31st When Steel Talks extends Birthday Greetings to panist Jenessa Baptiste “I am always happy to see when persons take the time to walk up to me and say a simple, "hello Miss, I saw you on the newspapers, well done" or even " I love to see you play" or any comments along those lines. Then my entire family, friends and colleagues are just always so supportive that they would turn up for various shows or the simplest events that I participate in nationally or internationally.” - Jenessa Baptiste She is a natural. Music and Pan have been in her blood from the very beginning. She is a first-rate musician, educator and bass-section leader in a massive, legendary steel orches...
Leslie S. Howard (Lus) When Steel Talks extends our sincere condolences to the family and friends of D'Radoes panist Angela Howard on the passing of her father - Leslie S. Howard (Lus) Hell Cats Steelband - with Leslie S. Howard - mid 1950s - image provided by Lincoln DePradine
Michael “Toby” Tobas Michael “Toby” Tobas with Desperadoes - Panorama 1970 Profile: Calypso / soca drums and percussion player Drummer and percussionist from Trinidad & Tobago. Played with Clive Zanda, Mighty Sparrow, Harry Belafonte. Clarence Curvan Orchestra, Hugh Hendricks & The Buccaneers, The Equitables and Desperadoes Steel Orchestra Michael “Toby” Tobas Michael “Toby” Tobas is one of the premier percussionists from Trinidad, and from the 1960s onwards, he has led the way in Trinidad in earning a living as a working musician via performances, recordings and touring, and has been at the forefront of major developments in modern Trinidad music. He toured internationally with Harry Belafonte for five years (1972-1977) appearing on two recordings with Belafonte: Turn the World Around and Belafonte Live...
Panorama champion arrangers and Prime Minister - Pictured left to right: Patrick “Stone” Johnson, Len “Boogsie” Sharpe, the Honorable Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer, and 2010 winning Panorama arranger Victor “Babu” Samuel Related content: The Maestro, Arranger, Composer and Versatile Panist. Steelband Panorama Champions of Antigua and Barbuda Halcyon Steel Orchestra Wins Antigua & Barbuda 2010 National Panorama Title - Victor “Babu” Samuel is winning arranger! Total Antigua & Barbuda Panorama Champions Scholar, educator, champion Panorama arranger, drummer and ace panist Victor “Babu” Samuel has passed
The Angel Harps Steel Orchestra is perhaps Grenada's most well-known steelband. "The Harps" or "The Wharf Band" as they are affectionately called by their fans and supporters, seem to have been around for as long as most people could remember steelband in Grenada. See Bio
Shelly George October 16th When Steel Talks extends Birthday Greetings to panist Shelly George “Finding a place for steelbands to practice is one of the greatest challenges this current generation is facing. Not only is this a problem in New York but also in New Jersey where my home band practices.” Oasis Steel Orchestra in New Jersey has been her ‘homebase’ but she is equally at ease performing with New York’s major bands. She’s passionate about her pan of choice - the guitar, as it resonates throughout her being. The steelband art form means much to her, and in an exclusive interview with When Steel Talks - panist, performing artist and designer Shelly George shares her reflections, experiences and views on Pan, and the steelpan art form overall. ...
Jabari Sharpe & Jahi Sharpe Happy Birthday to Jabari Sharpe & Jahi Sharpe March 28th When Steel Talks extends Birthday Greetings to panists, Jabari Sharpe & Jahi Sharpe Relevant content Pan Evolution Steel Orchestra - Performance at BSO’s ‘Pan Is Sweet’ competition Relevant videos Pantonic Steel Orchestra - My House "Hideaway" - Tessanne Chin - Pan Evolution Steel Orchestra Let Me Love You - Pan Evolution Steel Orchestra - BSO - Special - "Pan Is Sweet"
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