Web Posted - Wednesday
June 30, 2021
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the Experience
Panyard Recording
New York, USA - Listen to the sounds of Pan Rebels Steel Orchestra with arranger Pelham Goddard on the streets of Brooklyn, New York, getting ready for the 2001 Panorama competition.
Web Posted - Tuesday
June 29, 2021
When Steel Talks - Reboot
Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - “...sometimes describing oneself as a Panist can be met with disgust and even discrimination. The question which follows is “What else do you do?” ...the area from which you have come also sometimes brings discrimination.” Merle Albino-de Coteau.
In an exclusive interview with When Steel Talks, steelpan musician, adjudicator, composer, pioneer, arranger and educator - the distinguished Merle Albino-de Coteau gets to the point as she shares her overall thoughts and concerns on Panorama, its past, present and future....
Web Posted - Tuesday
June 29, 2021
When Steel Talks
When Steel Talks extends Birthday Greetings to Dr. Merle Albino-de Coteau.
Web Posted - Tuesday
June 29, 2021
When Steel Talks - Reboot
Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Today, musician Amrit Samaroo is known for his sterling arrangements, especially with his band Supernovas Steel Orchestra, having taken them to second place in 2016, behind champions of that year Desperadoes Steel Orchestra - and before that - winning a championship with Supernovas in 2014 while in the small steel orchestra category. But before that, Amrit had been at the helm of the legendary Renegades Steel Orchestra as arranger, following in the footsteps of his late dad, the iconic Dr. Jit Samaroo.
When Steel Talks takes a look back at Amrit in 2012, then preparing for the national Panorama competition in Trinidad & Tobago, in this exclusive interview.
Web Posted - Tuesday
June 29, 2021
When Steel Talks
When Steel Talks extends Birthday Greetings to arranger, panist and composer Amrit Samaroo.
Web Posted - Sunday
June 27, 2021
When Steel Talks
Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - I imagine that like me, most calypso aficionados first became aware of the existence of the late Winsford ‘Joker’ Devine when, in 1980, a virtually unknown calypsonian, ‘King’ Austin Lewis, emerged as a favourite for the calypso monarch title in his debut appearance, singing Devine’s record-breaking composition, ‘Progress’. The affable Austin didn’t win the title, running second to accomplished performer Lord Relator.
But ‘Progress’ shot to the top of the charts with its poetry-like construct and haunting melody, that made it so infectious, it triggered a musical pandemic long before we knew what a pandemic was.
Twenty years later, in the year 2000, ‘Progress’ was acclaimed the Calypso of the 20th Century across the world, wherever calypso was recognized as an important genre of music.
Web Posted - Saturday
June 26, 2021
When Steel Talks
Global - Late legendary musician Ron Berridge influenced and defined an era of great music and musicians emanating from the Caribbean. He was one of Trinidad and Tobago′s greatest musicians. Ron Berridge passed away on June 2, 2021 in the USA where he had made his home. Founder and leader of The Ron Berridge Orchestra which included his brother Clem among its members, Ron is simply one of the most influential individuals in music out of the Caribbean for a generation. Indeed - the end of an era.”
Web Posted - Saturday
June 26, 2021
When Steel Talks - Reboot
New York, USA - ....Even at a younger age, Khan Cordice’s talent was set in stone, when as a mere teenager he surpassed veteran musicians in the field of arranging in the Moods of Pan festival in his country back in 2008, triumphing that night. Months later he proceeded to repeat his winning ways and garner more accolades in the even larger annual steelband music competition known as ‘Panorama.’
....Now, with the formalities (music degrees) under his belt, and an even wider worldview of music at his command, a humble but quietly confident Khan Cordice is set to change the world, one initiative, and one student at a time in his country, sharing his knowledge and experience. At the same time, his evolution as an artist and musician extraordinaire maintains, unfolding, one note at a time. Here is his story - to date… in WST’s live interview.
Web Posted - Saturday
June 26, 2021
When Steel Talks
When Steel Talks extends Birthday Greetings to soloist and performing artist Deja Cain.
Web Posted - Saturday
June 26, 2021
When Steel Talks
When Steel Talks extends Birthday Greetings to panist, performing artist and arranger Dejean Cain.
Web Posted - Saturday
June 26, 2021
When Steel Talks
When Steel Talks extends Birthday Greetings to panist, composer, performing artist and arranger Khan Cordice.
Web Posted - Friday
June 25, 2021
When Steel Talks
When Steel Talks extends best wishes to panist and performing artist Chantal Esdelle.
In an exclusive interview with When Steel Talks - the panist, ethnomusicologist, musician composer, arranger and educator gives us an honest glimpse into who she is - her observations and concerns along with her love and unrestrained passion for the culture, history, steelpan instrument, its music, the art form and more.
Web Posted - Thursday
June 24, 2021
Ke Alaka'i
Hawaii, USA - A group of more than 50 members of the BYU–Hawaii community gathered outside the Cannon Activities Center, unmasked and under the evening sky to enjoy a musical set by the Shaka Steel Band. The band is a group of students, faculty and community members headed by Dr. Darren Duerden of the Faculty of Culture, Language & Performing Arts. Toes tapped and children danced as the group performed nine pieces on June 18, 2021, surprising listeners with several different genres of music.
Ryo Oshiro, a Laie community member and BYUH alumnus, said he enjoyed attending his first Shaka Steel concert since he moved to Hawaii 14 years ago. “It was great. I’ve been to several concerts on campus, but this was my first time sitting through the whole concert.
“There were a lot of genres. I didn’t expect to hear music from classical to contemporary. It was surprising but awesome.”
Web Posted - Thursday
June 24, 2021
When Steel Talks
Global - When Steel Talks extends Birthday Greetings to the legendary panist, composer, champion arranger, innovator and performing artist Anthony Williams.
Web Posted - Wednesday
June 23, 2021
When Steel Talks - Reboot
New York, USA - Gregory Boyd is good, real good. Furthermore, he is on the cutting edge. Originally from Louisiana, USA, and now hailing from Denmark, this artist is like no other who has graced the steelpan music instrument.
In an exclusive interview with When Steel Talks, the singer and steelpanist - a product of his rich musical heritage and history - took us through his unusual journey with the steelpan instrument to his then-new release “Transformation,” and the New York engagement he had been in town for. Rock, Funk, Jazz, Rhythm & Blues and lots of soul - it’s all Gregory Boyd...
Web Posted - Wednesday
June 23, 2021
When Steel Talks
When Steel Talks extends Birthday Greetings to panist, performing artist and dancer Giselle Desir.
Pan brings much joy into her life, and she wishes it would do the same for others. In an exclusive interview with When Steel Talks - panist, performing artist and dancer Giselle Desir shares her passion for Pan and the steelpan art form overall.
Web Posted - Tuesday
June 22, 2021
When Steel Talks - Exclusive - Reboot
Global - He is one of the most prolific, well-known songwriters to have ever walked the planet. With over 600 (six hundred) songs under his belt and to his credit, his songs have shaped and influenced generations. And in no short order he is one of the greatest creators of songs that have defined and championed all aspects of Trinidad and Tobago life and culture. Music that has touched the soul, defined and crossed generations, are undeniably his..
From Sparrow’s ‘Rope,’ to Baron’s ‘Somebody,’ to Machel Montano’s ‘Too Young To Soca’ to Mighty Trini’s ‘Sailing’ and so many more - these world-renowned artists have all profited significantly from the pen of Winsford “Joker” Devine. In an exclusive interview with When Steel Talks, the former panist and eternal songwriting great pulls no punches as he lays out his career experiences, pains, disappointments and triumphs.
Web Posted - Tuesday June 22, 2021
When Steel Talks
Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - When Steel Talks extends condolences to the family and friends of the legendary composer and panist - Dr. Winsford Devine.
Web Posted - Sunday
June 20, 2021
When Steel Talks
When Steel Talks extends Birthday Greetings to panist, model, choreographer and performing artist Alexis Schloss.
Multi-talented, multi-disciplined and focused. In an exclusive interview with When Steel Talks - panist, model, choreographer and college student Alexis Schloss shares her reflections, experiences and views on Pan, and the steelpan art form overall.
Web Posted - Tuesday
June
15, 2021
When Steel Talks - Reboot
Celebration of Women and the Steelpan Art Form
Tokyo, Japan - In an exclusive interview with When Steel Talks - Tamaki Hagihara shares her personal journey and perspective on the global reach and influence of the Steel Pan instrument, its music, and the art form in cultivating an environment for change.
Web Posted - Tuesday
June 15, 2021
When Steel Talks Reboot - Feel the Music - Live
the Experience
Global - Calliope′s Children Farewell Concert 6/12/77. “Brazilian Suite”, performed on Ellie Mannette′s pans. Batucada, Berimbau, Santana Manha de Carnival, Samba de Orfeo.
Web Posted - Friday
June 11, 2021
When Steel Talks
Global - Claudette Baptiste was born to Yvonne and Ruthven Callendar in the twin island of Trinidad and Tobago.
....My mother, also referred to as “MA,” had a deep passion for babies and young people. She often was surrounded by young people, just hanging out shooting breeze.
....This passion for young people led her to the birth of Women In Steel. Women In Steel is an all-female steel orchestra and young women’s development organization. It was founded in March (Women’s Month) in the year 1994, out of sincere aspiration to educate and model for young girls socially, emotionally, and culturally through the art form of the steel drum or the pan. Women in steel became her work in progress and eventually her legacy.
Web Posted - Wednesday
June 9, 2021
When Steel Talks
Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - “Being a member of Phase II, it is very humbling yet proud for me. I love it there because we are all like family - everyone with their own personalities but we get along for one purpose. I love the rigorous practice sessions and just to acknowledge that “Boogsie” is the Mozart of pan, is a thrilling feeling. Just to be part of it is overwhelming because he does things so differently from the others...” -- Tressy Edwards
Full of pride and joy over her Phase II membership, veteran panist Tressy Edwards shares her love for music, the artform and more. Share the real life of Tressy Edwards—in her own words—in a When Steel Talks exclusive.
Web Posted - Wednesday
June 9, 2021
When Steel Talks
Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - When Steel Talks extends condolences to the family and friends of panist Tressy Edwards of Phase II Pan Groove.
Web Posted - Sunday
June 6, 2021
When Steel Talks
Oregon, USA - James “Jimmy” Leyden of
The Calliope’s Children Steel Orchestra passed away recently at
the age of ninety-nine. Leyden formed and wrote charts for “Calliope′s Children,” one of
the first High School steelbands in the US. He introduced
Ellie [Mannette] to the
strobe tuner and worked extensively with him on harmonic and overtone
concepts (in Chappaqua, New York in 1971). Leyden toured with “Calliope′s Children” in Romania (1975) and Poland and Russia
(1977). Leyden first came into contact with steelpan while
vacationing in Tobago, sister isle of Trinidad, in 1957.
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Web Posted - Saturday
June 5, 2021
When Steel Talks - Reboot
Global - In an exclusive interview with When Steel Talks, musician great Ron Berridge shares his thoughts on Caribbean music and Pan. He is simply one of the most influential individuals of music out of the Caribbean for a generation and by extension Steelpan music. His influence and reach, coupled with a series of fortuitous sequences of events, are still being felt in the steelpan music world today. From Lord Kitchener to the Mighty Sparrow, the musical works of Ron Berridge live on.
Web Posted - Thursday
June 3, 2021
When Steel Talks
Tokyo, Japan - Panorama Steel Orchestra performing “Fruits Basket” as arranged by Yoshihiro Harada.
Web Posted - Thursday
June 3, 2021
When Steel Talks
Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - When Steel Talks extends condolences to the family and friends of the late great Ron Berridge. He was one of Trinidad and Tobago's greatest musicians. Berridge passed away on June 2, 2021. It is an honor to celebrate and remember him, along with his band The Ron Berridge Orchestra, in imagery
Web Posted - Thursday
June 3, 2021
When Steel Talks - Reboot
Japan - On why has the pan risen with such great popularity in Japan, Yoshihiro Harada says:
"The first reason is the charming sound of the instrument. It is a very fresh sound in Japan. The second reason is that we can practice and play with many people. Professionals and beginners can play together. I think these are common reasons. Also - and this is interesting - sometimes with elderly Japanese people the soft sound of a pan can evoke memories and draw them to tears. I can understand that feeling....” That was very degrading and something that lived with me for a long time. ------- Yoshihiro Harada
Web Posted - Wednesday
June 2, 2021
When Steel Talks
Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Late legendary musician Ron Berridge influenced and defined an era of great music and musicians emanating from the Caribbean. He was one of Trinidad and Tobago′s greatest musicians. Ron Berridge passed away on June 2, 2021 in the USA where he had made his home. Founder and leader of The Ron Berridge Orchestra which included his brother Clem among its members, Ron is simply one of the most influential individuals in music out of the Caribbean for a generation. Indeed - the end of an era.
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