TT – There is a growing misconception that pan isn’t a part of the 2019 Carifesta being held in Trinidad and Tobago, which is the reason why “Pan Trinbago vex with Culture Minister”. Let the air now be officially clear that pan is very alive and will be part of Carifesta 2019. However, the air

TT – As part of the Trinidad and Tobago Film Festival at Carifesta, Ray Funk will be presenting a celebration of Pan Pioneers who have passed away. This free event will focus on Ellie Mannette, Kim Loy Wong, Cliff Alexis, Pat Bishop, Ken “Professor” Philmore, Clyde Bradley and Jit Samaroo, several of who passed in

TT – Ace pannist Dane Gulston who intrigued artistes like Tarrus Riley and Maxi Priest during their visit to Trinidad earlier this year, is unhappy that the national instrument is not being given its fair space on the main stage at the upcoming Catifesta 2019 experience. The steel pan will be featured at the event,

DE – Heiße Trommelrhythmen und Reggae-Feeling: Der Calypso-Sound einer Steelpan-Band lässt wohl niemanden kalt – wie am Wochenende im Rahmen des Schleswig-Holstein Musik Festival (SHMF) zu erleben war. Das erfolgreiche Klassik-Fest steht in diesem Jahr ganz im Zeichen von Bach. Der Barockkomponist und Calypso-Klänge – kann das passen? Die Antwort liefert die Renegades Steelband aus

TT – The designation of August 11 as World Pan Day by Pan Trinbago is an acknowledgment of the international reach of pan. Countries such as Switzerland, Denmark, Grenada, Germany, Japan, Finland, the Netherlands, France, US, and UK have pan associations or teach and practise the pan. But closer to home, two issues regarding the

DE – Wie in jedem Jahr werden auch 2019 die Konzerte des Schleswig-Holstein Musik Festivals wieder auf NDR Kultur übertragen. Am 29.12. um 22:00 Uhr steht die Soirée des Renegades Steel Orchestras aus Trinidad & Tobago, unter der Leitung von  Desmond Waithe, auf dem Programm. Bach-Hits und Calypso-Zauber, Aufnahme von Elmshorn 9.8.2019. → NDR Kultur