Web Posted - Thursday December 30, 2021
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Happy Birthday to  Garvin Blake - December 30

When Steel Talks extends Birthday Greetings to panist, composer, arranger and performing artist Garvin Blake.

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Web Posted - Sunday December 26, 2021
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My Time Again! -- Parang sung by Rhonda Rosales -  Steelpan by Curt Rogers

Global - This song was written through the belief, encouragement and bit of nag…LOL, from band mate Ron Metivier who always saw the potential in me to compose lyrically and never accepted the excuse, “I can’t write because I don’t play any instruments to guide me along!” The day of this inspiration occurred from one of those phone calls which started as a casual conversation about songs to prepare for a rehearsal that turned into an argument about believing in one’s self.

Web Posted - Saturday December 25, 2021
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Violist Asiah Wharton and panist Khuent Rose - “Silent Night” & much more

Brooklyn, New York, USA -  A special performance by violist Asiah Wharton (who also plays pan) and panist Khuent Rose on the double second pan.

Web Posted - Saturday December 25, 2021
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Carnival Messiah - created by Dr. Geraldine Connor

England, UK - Carnival Messiah, featuring a 25-player steelband playing the “Hallelujah Chorus” from Handel’s Messiah, is a full-scale theatre production by Dr. Geraldine Connor.

Web Posted - Saturday December 25, 2021
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Revisited: UK’s Ebony Steelband 2020 Christmas concert

England, UK - It’s Showtime! Ebony Steelband performs an awesome set for their annual Christmas concert at THE TABERNACLE last year, 2020.  The aim was to lift up everyone’s spirit during these trying times with the orchestra’s virtual performance.

Web Posted - Friday December 24, 2021
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‘Twas the night before J’Ouvert... A Steelpan Christmas Story

by Catt

. . . and all through the yard,
no bomb tune was missing, no arrangement too hard.
The racks and the pans were made ready with care,
In hopes that St. Bradley soon would be there.
 
The panmen were nestled all snug in their beds,
While visions of road march danced in their heads.
Moms in her paint, and I feelin’ fine
had gone out a road for a jump and a wine.
 
When out in the street there arose such a clatter,
I ran from the yard to see what was the matter.
Down to the Savannah I flew like a flash,
To see who would win the prizewinning cash. 

Web Posted - Thursday December 23, 2021
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Happy Birthday to Athie Martin - December 23

When Steel Talks (WST) extends Happy Birthday greetings to veteran steelband performer and educator Athie Martin of Dominica.

Web Posted - Tuesday December 21, 2021
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RIP - Dr. Anthony Williams of North Stars Steel Orchestra has passed

 
Anthony Williams

Global - When Steel Talks extends condolences to the family and friends of  Dr. Anthony Williams of North Stars Steel Orchestra.

Web Posted - Saturday December 18, 2021
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Remembering the legendary Ralph MacDonald on the 10th anniversary of his December 18th passing

Musical Tributes Celebrate the Life of Ralph MacDonald

Global - A sombre but stunning gold-tone program greeted those who came to celebrate and pay homage to the vibrant life and achievements of Grammy-winner and overall steelband supporter - especially of Desperadoes Steel Orchestra - Ralph MacDonald, at the historic Abyssinian Baptist Church in Harlem, USA on the morning of Thursday December 22. In a service which began a little after 10:00 a.m. Ralph MacDonald was celebrated in music and the spoken word, and honored with the presence of the likes of panist extraordinaire Robert Greenidge, Grammy award winner Roberta Flack, bassist Will Lee (David Letterman Show), vocalist Dennis Collins, jazz flutist Bobbi Humphrey, Etienne Charles, record exec Jerome Gasper and so many others.

Web Posted - Friday December 17, 2021
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Carols and Classics In Steel | Moods Pan Groove in Concert 1995 | Manhattan Center

New York, New York, USA -  A very special holiday music concert at the Manhattan Center in New York, New York featuring - Moods Pan Groove, The Brooklyn Philharmonic Chorus, with special guests - Anne Fridal, Earl Brooks, Juliet Davilar, Robert Greenidge, Arddin Herbert, CASYM, with Rennie Bishop the Master of Ceremony... Sunday December 3rd 1995.

Web Posted - Friday December 17, 2021
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RIP - Recording and performing panist - Wilbert “Junior” Gill

 “Rest in Peace Junior it was an honour to have known you and to have collaborated with you in live performance and recording productions. The entertainment world has lost another treasure” - Bill Cobham

Wilbert “Junior” Gill

Global - When Steel Talks extends condolences to the family and friends of panist, educator, composer and performing artist Wilbert “Junior” Gill.

Web Posted - Thursday December 16, 2021
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Documentary “Takopera Ô Katá” portrays theatrical work by Sérgio Boré

Sergio Boré & Tambores Urbanos

Sérgio Boré on steelpan

Bahia, Brasil - This December, Takopera Ô Katá debuted on YouTube, a documentary about the creation process of the musical theater show “Raízes da Fantasia”, a work by Sérgio Boré. The film consists of reports by the artists and their experiences in spaces of rehearsal and creation, behind the scenes of the theater and on stage, revealing the intriguing process of giving birth to a show, and re-signifies them to a contemporary language.

Raízes da Fantasia features world-renowned percussionist Sérgio Boré on the steelpan in his production.

Web Posted - Monday December 13, 2021
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Happy Birthday to Ronda Peters - December 13

Ronda Peters

When Steel Talks (WST) extends Happy Birthday greetings to veteran panist Ronda Peters. Ronda has been a member of New York’s CASYM and D’Radoes steel orchestras.

Web Posted - Sunday December 12, 2021
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CrossFire Steel Orchestra - “Jingle Bells” & more | 2019 ‘We Three Kings concert’

Brooklyn, New York, USA - At the 2019 “We Three Kings” concert CrossFire Steel Orchestra delivered a beautiful medley rendition of the holiday classics - from ‘Silent Night,’ ‘Silver Bells,’ ‘Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,’ to ‘Jingle Bells’ and more.

Web Posted - Sunday December 12, 2021
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Sonatas Steel Orchestra - “I’ll Be Home For Christmas” | Bing Crosby | 2001 Reflections in Steel Concert

Brooklyn, New York, USA - Sonatas Steel Orchestra performed a Garvin Blake-arrangement of Bing Crosby’s “I’ll Be Home For Christmas.”

Web Posted - Sunday December 12, 2021
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Happy Birthday to Terrell Lineman - December 12

Terrell Lineman

When Steel Talks (WST) extends Happy Birthday greetings to panist Terrell Lineman. Terrell has performed with New York’s CrossFire Steel Orchestra.

Web Posted - Tuesday December 7, 2021
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Despers Steel Orchestra - “We Three Kings” | John Henry Hopkins, Jr. | 2001 ‘Reflections in Steel Concert’

Brooklyn, New York, USA - Despers USA Steel Orchestra performed a Wilfred Kieal-arrangement of “We Three Kings” written by John Henry Hopkins, Jr.

Web Posted - Tuesday December 7, 2021
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Meyer Levin 8th Grade Steel Orchestra  - “Carol of the Bells” | 2011 ‘A Classical Holiday’

Brooklyn, New York, USA - The performing arts students - spanning 6th, 7th and 8th grades - delivered dynamic performances to a capacity crowd (standing room only) at the Meyer Levin auditorium. Proud and adoring parents glued their eyes to the stage and their respective offspring, applauding the program featuring everything from the Nutcracker Overture to the Hallelujah Chorus.

Web Posted - Thursday December 2, 2021
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Happy Birthday to Kern Simon - December 2

Kern Simon

When Steel Talks (WST) extends Happy Birthday greetings to panist, administrator and event planner Kern Simon.  Kern is a veteran musician and one of the most recognizable faces on the New York pan scene.

Web Posted - Wednesday December 1, 2021
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Some of Those In Pan We’ve Lost in 2021

The steelpan music community remembers some of the people in pan and stalwarts of the steelband art form lost in 2021.

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