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Keishaun Justin Julien November 29th When Steel Talks extends Birthday Greetings to panist Keishaun Justin Julien Related content Meet Keishaun Julien - Digital Music Marketing Entrepreneur, Recording Artist, Educator, Arranger, Panist

They are the single most important contributor to the musical fortunes of a performing steel orchestra. It is a position that is not for the faint of heart or casual practitioner. Deep in tradition and tales of glory, these select men and women compete for a title that only a handful have ever been so honored to claim. © 2022 Created by When Steel Talks. _____________________________ Conventional Bands - Large Duvone Stewart - 2018, 2019 Carlton "Zanda" Alexander  - 2016 2020 Len "Boogsie" Sharpe - 1987, 1988, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2013, 2014 Leon "Smooth" Edwards - 1980, 1981, 1986, 2002, 2007, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2017 Edwin Pouchet - 2009, 2010 Pelham Goddard - 1992, 2001, 2003, 2004 Clive Bradley - 1970, 1976, 1977, 1983, 1998, 1999, 2000 Jit Samaroo - 1982, 1984,1985, 1989, 1990, 1993, 1995, 1996, 1997 Robert Greenidge - 1985, 1991, 1994 Desmond Waithe - 1992 Beverly Griffith - 1966, 1985 Herschel Puckerin - 1978 Steve A...

‘ Too Young To Soca ’ sung by Machel Montano 2023: Tune of choice  |   St Margarets Super Stars  -  Trinidad & Tobago Panorama

‘ Get Up And Dance ’ sung by Lennox Picou Album: Get Up And Dance 1990 - Leston Paul & The N.Y. Connection 2023: Tune of choice  |   Tobago Pan-Thers Steel Orchestra   -  Trinidad & Tobago Panorama 2018: Tune of Choice |     Sforzata Steel Orchestra   -  Trinidad & Tobago

‘ Long Time ’ sung by “Arrow” arranged by Leston Paul - Soca Savage Arrow Montserrat 1984 2023: Tune of choice  |  Fascinators Pan Symphony   -  Trinidad & Tobago Panorama 2018 Tune of Choice | Redemption Sound Setters  -  Trinidad & Tobago 2016 Tune of Choice | Belmont 5th Dimension  -  Trinidad & Tobago

  -When Steel Talks extends congratulations to panist  Maurisha Potter , the 2022 winner of The Lester Jonas Musical Maestro Award. Youth Empowerment Programme (YEP) 2023 ! Recognizing youth for their outstanding performance in their respective fields .

Trinidad & Tobago Newsday Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - All 30 bands scheduled to take part in the National Panorama Single Pan Semi-Finals will now move on to the finals on December 7, Pan Trinbago’s president Beverley Ramsey-Moore said. This is due to the adverse weather and riverine flood alert. The Met Office upgraded the alerts from yellow to orange on Sunday. In a release on Saturday, Pan Trinbago said because of the national alerts by the Prime Minister about a weather emergency brought on by continuous rainfall, its central executive took the decision then to postpone to event. See more

‘ One For The Road ’ sung by “Baron” 2023: Tune of choice  |  Pan Elders Steel Orchestra  -  Trinidad & Tobago Panorama

‘ Shaking It ’ performed by Shandileer Arranged by Emanuel Ector Shaking It - T&T 1989 2023: Tune of choice  |  Power Stars Steel Orchestra  -  Trinidad & Tobago Panorama 2016: Tune of Choice | Hatters Steel Orchestra   -  Trinidad & Tobago

Notice of Postponement from Pan Trinbago!   National Panorama Single Pan Semi-Finals   Owing the to NATIONAL ALERT (Bad Weather Emergency) notice by Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Keith Rowley; the Central Executive have taken the decision to postpone the National Panorama Single Pan Semi-Finals which was scheduled to start at 4:00 pm today.   The National Panorama Single Pan Semi-Finals will now take place tomorrow, Sunday 27th November, 2022 at 4PM at the Arima Velodrome, Arima.

Former president of Pan Trinbago speaks about the legacy of Clive Bradley on the steelpan music art form

The late great Pan Bishop speaks on Clive Bradley

Clive Bradley -- photo by R. Pope On this day in steelpan music history (November 26, 2005) - The legendary arranger Clive Bradley passes. He was considered to be the greatest arranger to ever walk the planet.   See the global thoughts on Clive Bradley by the giants and titans of steelpan music. https://www.panonthenet.com/bradley/quotes.htm  #SteelpanMusicExcellence #clivebradley

When Steel Talks extend our sincere condolences to Khuent Rose and family on the passing of his grandmother.

‘Calypso Music’ sung by David Rudder composed by Pelham Goddard, David Rudder 2023: Tune of choice  |  West Side Symphony  -  Trinidad & Tobago Panorama 2014: Tune of choice:  |  Parry's Pan School   -  Trinidad & Tobago

Curepe Polyphonics is first up Trinidad & Tobago, W.I.  - The Order of Appearance of the thirty semi-finalists in the Single Pan category of the annual National Panorama organized by Pan Trinbago, is now set, after the draw for playing positions was held on Wednesday November 23. The second phase of competition takes place at the Arima Velodrome in Arima, east Trinidad on Saturday November 26, 2022 beginning 4.00 p.m. see more

‘Doctor Kelman’ sung by Gregory Ballantyne composed by Gregory Ballantyne 2023: Tune of choice  |  Southern Marines Steel Orchestra  -  Trinidad & Tobago Panorama Written, composed and performed by - Gregory Ballantyne (GB) Background Vocals – Natalie Yorke Guitar – Lennox Saunders Bass Guitar – Daymon Alexander Live Drums – Malaki Negus Joseph Percussion – Nwaoha Men Kau Ra Brass – Michael Lindsay (Trumpet); David Jacob (Trombone) Keys – Kenneth Baptiste Panist – Natasha Joseph (Double Second Pans) Pan Tuning Intro – Malomo Nkosi Joseph Produced by – Southern Marines Steelband Foundation (SMSF) Recorded @ Ekweoha Entertainment Studios Mixed and Mastered by – Ebony Sound Factory One phone call from Bernard “Beavers” Edwards to prolific composer Gregory Ballantyne resulted in this pan-infused classical composition.  GB jumped at the request from the Southern Marines Steelband Foundati...

“ OMG - thanks guys! This what y’all looking at here is a gift from GOD, and it’s not what you do, but is how you do it - is that makes it look easy.     “ And don’t forget it’s a lot of hard work to play with the steelband, cuz it’s more people you have to look after, so your responsibility is much more ... so take your time and pay attention and you’ll find your way.”  Desperadoes Steel Orchestra /  “ More Sokah ”  / Panorama Final 2020 Quick Oral Bio “Well I’ve started playing from very young with CARIB Tokyo . That was my first band from the age of seven years old. I also played with some schools at that time - until I was able to practice with the big band.   “I got my first break in 1985 with the Pan Is Beautiful Music Festival - And my first time playing for the Panorama that same year. The arranger, Mr. Ray Holman ...

‘A Better Tomorrow’ sung by Terri Lyons composed and written by Mark Loquan 2023: Tune of choice |   Highlanders Steel Orchestra  -  Trinidad & Tobago Panorama

Andre White first experience at Single band panorama. Single Pan preliminaries.  Chord Masters Steel Orchestra

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