T&T and the steelpan fraternity lost a true legend with the death yesterday morning of master arranger, composer and innovator, Anthony Williams. For eight of the nine decades of his long and illustrious life, Williams was an inspirational and influential figure in the steelband movement, presiding over the evolution of the national instrument from its

TT – Pioneer, innovator, champion arranger, and composer. One of the finest examples of the creative genius of our people. The Steel Pan Community wishes to extend sincere condolences to the family and friends of Dr. Anthony Williams. Dr. Williams was the 1st Panorama Champion in 1963, a pioneer, legendary steelpan innovator and composer. Dr

TT – Providing credit to islands of the Caribbean for their contributions to culture despite forced slavery is a sliver of reparations that the Caribbean is owed from the world. A prominent instrument with a tastefully distinctive sound in much of contemporary music is the steelpan. Though the majority of people enjoy the sound without

FR – Les organisateurs du festival La Folle Journée, qui aura lieu du 21 au 23 janvier, ont annoncé l’annulation du concert du groupe Renegades Steel Band aux Sables-d’Olonne. Le Covid19 bloque la venue de Renegades Steel Band pour la Folle Journée qui aura lieu du 21 au 23 janvier aux Atlantes aux Sables-d’Olonne. Les

US – There’s no place like Key West for the holidays. Jimmy Buffett music fills the air, lighted bikes and golf carts cruise Duval Street, everybody is Santa. It all makes for an memorable Christmas. The next best thing, if you want to stay closer to home, is John Patti’s annual Christmas show with a