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Read more…Global - With profound regrets When Steel Talks is sad to share news of the passing of the honorable, great and legendary panist Robert Greenidge on June 8, 2026. He was one of our organization’s biggest supporters from the very start. Robert is simply one of the greatest musicians to have ever touched the steelpan instrument. read more
Read more…Global - The music works of steelpan musician, percussionist and composer Andy Akiho—‘Beneath Lighted Coffers’; ‘Concerto for Steel Pans & Orchestra’—performed live with the Oregon Symphony, are in the musical spotlight. The album of live recordings was released June 5, 2026. The Oregon Symphony is led by Jean Vollum Music Director David Danzmayr. read more
Read more…Antigua & Barbuda, W.I. - The whole Panyard comes alive when the Steel & Iron beat. Unleash the Music, the Vibes, the Riddim, and feel the Heat! The Caribbean Union Bank Hells Gate Steel Orchestra presents its 2026 Panorama Launch entitled “Riddim Up: Carnival in Di Big Yard!” on Saturday, May 30th, 7:00 p.m. at the Villa Primary School, Amy Byers Street Villa Area in Saint John’s. read more
Read more…The Voice St. Lucia News Official donation of steel pans to Diamond Steel Orchestra Castries, Saint Lucia, W.I. - The Diamond Steel Orchestra is making a much needed come back onto the local steel pan scene and the St. Lucia carnival generally. The resurgence of the Marchand based band was handed another lifeline this week when Prime Minister and Parliamentary Representative Philip J. Pierre officially donated steel pans to the organization. ....The new facility named The Gregory “Shining”…
Read more…Miami, Florida, USA - Internationally-respected steelpan artist, educator, and cultural leader Dr. Dawn K. Batson, PhD, will be honored at the 29th Annual Melton Mustafa Jazz Festival Weekend, taking place February 26–March 1, 2026, across South Florida. .....Audiences will also enjoy performances by the FMU Alumni Steel Pan Ensemble and the FMU Jazz All-Stars, showcasing steelpan performing artists Leon Foster Thomas, Le’Roi Simmonds, Freddie Harris, III, along with Kirk Green, Doug Carter,…
Read more…Special thanks to "When Steel Talks" for providing the links to all Panorama livestream channels. 🎵💗MISS ARLANNA LEWIS, founder of SteelPanCanada.com and DrumTimeCanada.com,sends her appreciation on behalf of the Musicians in Toronto. Thank you, PanOnTheNet.com for your efforts to reach an international audience. Greatest gratitude to CHEF JEX of Transcendmealprep.ca for having provided homemade, cooked meals,delivered to our doorstep this past year! From the kitchen to the panyard, all…
Read more…Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - TTT Limited has apologised for the audio interruption that occurred during Helon Francis’ performance of Doh Forget on Sunday night at Dimanche Gras saying at no time did TTT purposefully cut the audio. TTT said the disruption was caused by a Dante system failure. ....However during a livestream on WACK 90.1 FM, a man whispered on camera, “we muted Helon’s mic on TTT,” to which the announcer responded: “I am not going to repeat that. I heard it loud and clear but I’m…
Read more…Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - She received a standing ovation, and was one of twelve finalists who graced the stage under the lights of the Queen’s Park Savannah in Port-of-Spain. Terri Lyons, singing ‘Blessings,’ took home the title of 2026 National Calypso Monarch, a trophy, the prize purse of TT $1,000,000 (circa US $147,443) and a new car courtesy Lifestyle Motors. see results
Read more…Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Exodus Steel Orchestra and Terrance “BJ” Marcelle got the job done for two years in a row; this time it was with Voice’s popular ‘Cyah Behave.’ As title defenders, they bested ten fellow competitors on finals night for the large conventional steel orchestras. This is the sixth national Panorama title for Exodus, and the second for “BJ” in the large band category. The competition was the final component in the 2026 Trinidad & Tobago National Panorama season, which is…
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