TT – The Illustrated Story of Pan, Second Edition is the definitive story of Pan – the instrument, the music, the steelbands and their social, cultural and political history, from the earliest days to the present. Hundreds of photos and pioneers’ verbatim accounts never before published, stories of adventure and discovery, of love and danger,

T&T – Last year, virtual events stepped in to fill the void left by the cancellation of physical events in the wake of the covid19 pandemic. Panograma was one of those virtual events. It is being held again this year even as the world cautiously reopens and events begin happening again. It has also seen

TT – While it may not be an academic textbook, The Illustrated Story of Pan is possibly the most comprehensive and accessible history of the steelpan. Written by the former director of the Carnival Institute of TT, Dr Kim Johnson, the book is a collection of hundreds of pictures as well as interviews with pan

TT – Desperadoes Elders Organisation will launch its first-ever Desperadoes Steel Orchestra outdoor exhibition under the theme From Laventille With Love: History, Celebration, Achievement. The exhibition which opens on April 12 is subtitled Desperadoes is Laventille…Laventille is Desperadoes. It is being held under the patronage of President Paula-Mae Weekes. It will include artefacts and inventions

AG – Pan enthusiasts have a lot to look forward to with the unveiling of Halcyon Steel Orchestra’s “Keeping the vibes alive social media pan competition” to commemorate its 50th year of existence. March 27 is the official start date of the competition and all pan enthusiasts are asked to take part by listening to

TT – After months of uncertainty, there is agreement that Hatters Steel Orchestra will remain at its prime spot, where the Urban Development Corporation (Udecott) is working on the San Fernando Waterfront Development Project Udecott has agreed to build a state-of-the-art building at the band’s present location at Lady Hailes Avenue, where it will remain