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Women In Steel perform
at Brooklyn Museum's
gala celebration

Women in Steel, who have made their own mark as Brooklyn's only all-female steel orchestra, became part of the Brooklyn
Museum's history as it marked yet another epoch in its existence. Saturday April 17 heralded the official public unveiling and
celebrated opening of the institution's New Open Front Entrance and Public Plaza, and it was against this backdrop that Women in
Steel, one of the featured acts, performed as part of these auspicious proceedings.

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Andy Narell & Sakésho
in the Big Apple

Noted steelpan player Andy Narell came to town with Sakésho and filled the air with music at New York's trendy, world-music oriented Satalla club. The session featured mainly music from Sakésho's self-titled CD, starting out with "Laventille", and went on to include bass player Michel Albio's compositions "Karawak Dream" and "Grand Fabrice".

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MARCH IS WOMEN'S MONTH!

'A Celebration of The Female Panist in March, Women's Month.  When Steel Talks presents it annual pictorial tribute to female panists world wide.  You can contact us  (whensteeltalks@hotmail.com) if you wish to have your pictures considered for addition to this pictorial.

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THE PASSING OF RUDY KING...

The New York Pan Community and the rest of the Global Pan world mourn the loss of one of its best -- Rudy King, who passed away on the night of Thursday 18 March 2004 in Brooklyn, New York...

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'Steelpan Weapons of Mass Fun - Starts Overseas Friendship' Pantonic

Pantonic Live - The CD! - clearly a deliverer of mass musical enjoyment worldwide, contributes mightily to the global warming as New York-based Pantonic Steel Orchestra's fan-club grows overseas. Mr. Weidensdorfer of Waltrop, Germany proudly showed his pleasure at recently receiving his collection of Pantonic Music Works.

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Panorama 2004 In Review

Pictures - Videos (Desperadoes, Exodus, Phase II, Renegades) - Interviews and lots more!  A detailed look at Trinidad and Tobago's panorama 2004

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'My Take! On the 2004 Trinidad Panorama Results'
by a World Music Lover

Allow me to share what is on my mind about the results in the large band category of the Panorama 2004 in Trinidad which took place on Saturday February 21. I really only got into pan music a few years ago, but have been basically a 'musician' all my life.

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Phase II In The Yard

Modem Version/High End --   A look at Phase II as they prepared for Trinidad and Tobago's 2004 panorama. Arranger Len 'Boogsie' Sharpe - Experience the magic and power of Trinidad pan -
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PAN PROGRESS?
by AMH

The premise is that smaller “community bands” should benefit from the new format of Panorama. By changing the format of Panorama, Pan Trinbago has either saved small band pan, or rang its death knell.  Time will tell...

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"
Evolution" Is Here!

The widely anticipated compilation CD from seven New York Steelbands who participated in the extremely popular 2003 Vibrations in Steel concerts is now available. Titled 'Evolution' the CD features two selections from each of the participating New York bands. This is the first time that the New York Steelbands...

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Pan Views

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Emmanuel Riley - Pan Tuner and Renowned Pan Soloist

An Spring Saturday in Brooklyn New York heralded the first-time visit of Emmanuel 'Jack' Riley - steel pan soloist extraordinaire and, master pan craftsman and renowned pan tuner - to the When Steel Talks studios for an exclusive and candid interview. Jack is a great improvisational steelpan player and renowned soloist...

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Educators' Series

when Steel Talks will soon launch its educational series. The clips have been specially produced by Basement Recordings, using their unique video/audio "Box and One Technique" to allow the listener to truly hear, see and feel world class steel orchestras as they perform.

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Steelpan CDs to take note of!
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Exodus In The Yard

Modem Version/High End --  A  look at the 2004 Panorama Champions as they prepared for Trinidad and Tobago's panorama.  Arranger Pelham Goddard -  Experience the magic and power of Trinidad pan-
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For those
who were left behind

by AMH

WLIB’s coverage of the Trinidad and Tobago 2004 Panorama was surprisingly well done. Surprising because heretofore we have been treated commercials interrupted by pan. This time, we got live coverage at the Savannah, entire renditions of the tunes, and interviews with none other than David Rudder, Clive Bradley, and Boogsie Sharpe...

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2003 Steelpan Awards
THE BEST OF NEW YORK

It is that time again when we take the opportunity to honor some of our best from a New York perspective. In a few weeks we will post our global awards. 2003 has been an extremely interesting year for the steelpan instrument. The When Steel Talks 2003 Awards look at and feature those who are best in the New York pan scene.

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Renegades In The Yard

Modem Version/High End --   A look at Renegades as they prepared for Trinidad and Tobago's 2004 panorama. Arranger Jit Samaroo - Experience the magic and power of Trinidad pan-
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PanOnTheNet Radio
MAKES WAVES

Lovers of steelband music worldwide have been singing the praises of an initiative by Basement Recordings of New York who, last November launched what is widely believed to be the first 24/7 pan-music station on the Internet. PanOnTheNet Radio is updated weekly and its play list augmented periodically by new material submitted from artists worldwide.

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Pantonic Live! - The CD!
A Review


by Wanda McCrae

Let me be clear about something right from the start: Pantonic is not my favorite Brooklyn-based steelband. Furthermore, Clive Bradley is not my favorite Panorama arranger. That said, I also need to be very clear about something else: "Pantonic Live!" is one of my favorite pan CDs.

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Pantonic Live! tHE CD
NOW Available!

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Trinidad & Tobago
Panorama 2004 By Numbers

A When Steel Talks Analysis

Here is a real look at the effects of the changes implemented in this year's event. The actual combined performance time of medium bands is approximately 53 minutes. The actual combined performance time of the large bands is approximately 61 minutes.

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Pan In New York 2003 CD
 - Ready and Available

Seven of 2003's New York panorama participants are featured in the Basement Recordings annual recording of steelbands on the Pan in New York 2003! CD.  It features panyard recordings of the bands in the final days of their panorama preparations which in itself is a unique experience.

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2003 NEW YORK
PANORAMA IN PICTURES!


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BT Melodians Steel Orchestra visit Pyongyang North Korea

BT Melodians from Battersea performing on steel drums, the national instrument of Trinidad & Tobago, was the UK representative. constant press coverage from both TV and Radio interviews ensured that the people of North Korea were all given the opportunity to be introduced to the wonderful sound of the steel pans.

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Pantonic Live! - The CD!

A Review by - Frankie McIntosh

Through insightful interpretation, Pantonic’s performers bring the music to life with spirit and elegance. Their crescendos leading from chorus to verse (and elsewhere), in "In my House", evince superb dynamic control. The precision and clarity with which complex chromatic sequences are executed; proficiency in changing tone color...

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SOMETHING DIFFERENT
THIS WAY COMES

For those for whom a steel drum conjures up images of a cruise ship or a Caribbean vacation, a pleasant surprise awaits in the form of a Father’s Day show at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall. The instrument’s humble origins notwithstanding, pan has played many genres of music, if not as many venues. The show on June 20th, 2004 marks the debut of the Pan Jazz format at Lincoln Center.

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'
Whap! Cocoyea'
by Mr. Panist

Trinidad and Tobago Panorama 2004 was a night to remember. I had the opportunity to get down to T'nT and seized it immediately in anticipation of witnessing a classic. Undeniably a Bradley/Desperadoes fan, I was in search of a 'Whap! Cocoyea' victory. I heard the semis over the radio and thought 'damn' -

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Desperadoes In The Yard

Modem Version/High End --  A quick look at the mighty Desperadoes as they prepared for Trinidad and Tobago's 2004 panorama.  Experience the magic and power of Trinidad pan-
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Get some 'Tonic' for your Soul!

Tonic For The Soul - is Pantonic Steel Orchestra's new CD for 2004! Featuring such tracks as Jane, Argentina, When Will I See You Again and Ben Lion and more, this CD is destined for a favorite slot in your Pan CD collection!

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1st annual Steel band Festival
Zurich, NORDfest Zurich-Oerlikon
- June, 25th - 27th 2004

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"Ugly Camera Men & Women
 Have No Behavior, No Respect"

WST Editorial

Their behavior was unprofessional, embarrassing and displayed utter contempt for the performing artists, viewing audience and organizers of the event.  We have never seen such behavior at any event of this magnitude in the world.  Where in the world would camera people get up in front of a performing act that is simultaneously being broadcast live and video taped, and continuously block the audience view??!!

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Pan Puzzle
 
ARRANGER-
CLIVE BRADLEY


Test your skills...  Have some pan fun.

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