Hi friends:
Don't miss having a fun time with us this Saturday
May 10, 2008, at the Caribbean Gardens. Check out Vincy Night, a Fundraiser for our Carnival Contingent, Caribbean Roots and Culture for Carnaval San Francisco's 08 “We Ah We”.
DJ Miller and DJ Linden B.
Party starts at 9:00 pm.
FREE ROSES FOR THE FIRST FIFTY LADIES **** FLOWERS BY JOSIE
Kojo’s Kitchen will be open, serving food from the Caribbean-Curry Chicken and Goat, Curry Tofu, Roti, rice and peas, salad and plantains.
PS. kindly forward this info to all your friends.
Wednesday, May 07, 2008
Monday, May 05, 2008
'Panman' in Bay Area Film Festival
The film “Panman: Rhythm of the Palms” will be shown in San Francisco for the 2008 San Francisco Black Film Festival (SFBFF) in June.The film will in addition be shown at the Hollywood Black Film Festival. Since its December 2007 red-carpet premiere, the film has been getting very good comments locally and abroad. The film is also on the line-up for film festivals in Curaçao, Europe, North America and South Africa.
Monday, April 21, 2008
Manning: G-pan will revolutionise Panorama
BY SEAN NERO /Trinidad Guardian
Prime Minister Patrick Manning has put the steelband fraternity on alert that the emergence of the Genesis pan (G-pan) will have serious implications on future Panorama competitions.
He said he anticipated that orchestras competing in the Carnival event would no longer be required to retain their present sizes since instruments in the G-pan family offered greater musical volume.
Pan Trinbago is responsible for producing Panorama, which is funded by the State. A large conventional orchestra taking part in the competition has a ceiling of 120 pannists, 90 for medium, and 60 for small bands.
In Manning’s view, the need for a large complement of pannists would soon be a thing of the past.
Speaking at Saturday’s launch of the National Steel Symphony Orchestra (NSSO) at Queen’s Hall, Port-of-Spain, the Prime Minister predicted smaller orchestras would soon occupy the Panorama stage.
It’s the second time in less than a year that Manning addressed the future of the Panorama competition while outlining the Government’s achievement in discovering the G-pan.
He first tackled the issue during the launch of the G-pan at the JFK Quadrangle at University of the West Indies, St Augustine, on July 14, when he said Panorama orchestras would have less need for an assortment of bass pans since the new G-bass pan covered all musical ranges.
“One of the advantages of the new pan is that of the top three pans—the tenor, double seconds and the guitar—the volume you get from these pans is 50 per cent more than what you get from traditional pans; and the volume you get from the new bass, which is the real innovation, is about 75 per cent more.
“What this means is an orchestra that comprises only G-pans would be configured very differently from an orchestra with the traditional type.
“In the case of the NSSO, the overall orchestra of 36 players and percussionist would take it to a maximum of about 40.
“Initially, we anticipated a NSSO of about 60 to 70 players. We now have a NSSO with a maximum of 40 players. Innovation has brought that about.”
Manning said he believed the G-pan would change the face of Panorama despite its unresolved production obstacles.
“We unveiled the G-pan on July 14, 2007. The research took longer than expected and, more than that, the production facilities of necessity that must go with it took us and continues to take us a little longer than we expected.
“They present a challenge that was over and above what we had anticipated, but is not an insurmountable challenge.”
Manning told the Queen’s Hall gathering, which included President George Maxwell Richards and Mrs Ramjohn-Richards, that his Government’s decision to scrap the T&T National Steel Orchestra was necessary because the system under which it operated was flawed and “simply not sustainable.”
He said the musical outfit, which was constituted under the Basdeo Panday administration, was viewed with suspicion by the steelband fraternity.
“We began an approach that would have stood a better chance of survival. We began an approach, for one, that was more sustainable, and came to the conclusion that perhaps a symphony orchestra, different from all other orchestras in T&T, might be the way to go,” he recalled.
Manning said the Government spent $9.9 million to continue research that was ongoing for some time at the pan research lab at UWI, St Augustine, headed by Brian Copeland.
According to Manning, the main criteria for the Genesis project was the creation of a soprano pan with a wider musical range that did not suffer from the disabilities experienced by the present soprano pan.
“It did not take us long to realise we were onto something. In fact, that research began to progress at such a pace that we took the decision to delay the formation of the NSSO, allowing the research to produce new instruments and to take the pan one major step forward,” Manning said.
“If we were able to develop these instruments, it would be the first orchestra in the country and in the world to be equipped completely with whatever pans we developed.”
Prime Minister Patrick Manning has put the steelband fraternity on alert that the emergence of the Genesis pan (G-pan) will have serious implications on future Panorama competitions.
He said he anticipated that orchestras competing in the Carnival event would no longer be required to retain their present sizes since instruments in the G-pan family offered greater musical volume.
Pan Trinbago is responsible for producing Panorama, which is funded by the State. A large conventional orchestra taking part in the competition has a ceiling of 120 pannists, 90 for medium, and 60 for small bands.
In Manning’s view, the need for a large complement of pannists would soon be a thing of the past.
Speaking at Saturday’s launch of the National Steel Symphony Orchestra (NSSO) at Queen’s Hall, Port-of-Spain, the Prime Minister predicted smaller orchestras would soon occupy the Panorama stage.
It’s the second time in less than a year that Manning addressed the future of the Panorama competition while outlining the Government’s achievement in discovering the G-pan.
He first tackled the issue during the launch of the G-pan at the JFK Quadrangle at University of the West Indies, St Augustine, on July 14, when he said Panorama orchestras would have less need for an assortment of bass pans since the new G-bass pan covered all musical ranges.
“One of the advantages of the new pan is that of the top three pans—the tenor, double seconds and the guitar—the volume you get from these pans is 50 per cent more than what you get from traditional pans; and the volume you get from the new bass, which is the real innovation, is about 75 per cent more.
“What this means is an orchestra that comprises only G-pans would be configured very differently from an orchestra with the traditional type.
“In the case of the NSSO, the overall orchestra of 36 players and percussionist would take it to a maximum of about 40.
“Initially, we anticipated a NSSO of about 60 to 70 players. We now have a NSSO with a maximum of 40 players. Innovation has brought that about.”
Manning said he believed the G-pan would change the face of Panorama despite its unresolved production obstacles.
“We unveiled the G-pan on July 14, 2007. The research took longer than expected and, more than that, the production facilities of necessity that must go with it took us and continues to take us a little longer than we expected.
“They present a challenge that was over and above what we had anticipated, but is not an insurmountable challenge.”
Manning told the Queen’s Hall gathering, which included President George Maxwell Richards and Mrs Ramjohn-Richards, that his Government’s decision to scrap the T&T National Steel Orchestra was necessary because the system under which it operated was flawed and “simply not sustainable.”
He said the musical outfit, which was constituted under the Basdeo Panday administration, was viewed with suspicion by the steelband fraternity.
“We began an approach that would have stood a better chance of survival. We began an approach, for one, that was more sustainable, and came to the conclusion that perhaps a symphony orchestra, different from all other orchestras in T&T, might be the way to go,” he recalled.
Manning said the Government spent $9.9 million to continue research that was ongoing for some time at the pan research lab at UWI, St Augustine, headed by Brian Copeland.
According to Manning, the main criteria for the Genesis project was the creation of a soprano pan with a wider musical range that did not suffer from the disabilities experienced by the present soprano pan.
“It did not take us long to realise we were onto something. In fact, that research began to progress at such a pace that we took the decision to delay the formation of the NSSO, allowing the research to produce new instruments and to take the pan one major step forward,” Manning said.
“If we were able to develop these instruments, it would be the first orchestra in the country and in the world to be equipped completely with whatever pans we developed.”
Friday, April 18, 2008
A Holiday for Kitch
Celebrate the Grand Master Lord Kitchener's birthday in cyberspace. See a list of activities at this link:
http://www.pan-jumbie.com/
http://www.pan-jumbie.com/
mas makers parties
Save the dates and spread the word:
Mas Makers gears up for Carnaval with two smoking events; Saturday April 26, Caribbean Breakfast/BrunchOpen House at the Mas Camp. Taste delicious island specialties, sign up for your costume or just party to the latest soca music.
Sunday May 11 Mother's Day Glo. You Must Wear White. Backyard Garden Party-Steelpan Music, Popular DJ, Island Food, Complimentary Cocktail and more...
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Lil' Mo' Love Steel n' Brass
Lil' Mo' Love Steel n' Brass plays their rockin' Soca Samba Rocksteady Sounds!!!!Whole Foods Berkeley - Ashby & Telegraph (in the patio, by the front entrance)
3-4pm only! but Come Early! it's an Earth Day Festival! - lots of kool food & stuff!
Free Admission -Buy Raffle Tickets or Register to become a MEMBER OF MO' LOVE to Support the Kids' w/ Mo' Love May 25 -SF Carnaval PARTY Crew...all youth costumes, food, transportation etc is sponsored...
do your bit to give some love to youth at risk and have fun! maybe win a TRIP TO THE CARIBBEAN! + FEEL GOOD! HEAR GREAT MUSIC! maybe TAKE A JUMP! DANCE! or jus' Swing ya' Hips... at least, we'll have u tappin' ya foot!
See you there! remember to come early! shoot for 2pm if you travelin' trini time....Mo' Love,
Sistas-wit-style bandlaunching
WHEN: April 26th, 2008
WHERE: 9105 Golf Links Oakland, Ca
Info: (510) 952-6287387-7771
http://www.sistas-wit-style.com/
sistas_wit_style@yahoo.com
Exit 98th Avenue, right Golf Links straight
You don’t want to miss the excitement!!!
Designer:
Curtis Hinds
COME AND ENJOY 2008 MUSIC
WHERE: 9105 Golf Links Oakland, Ca
Info: (510) 952-6287387-7771
http://www.sistas-wit-style.com/
sistas_wit_style@yahoo.com
Exit 98th Avenue, right Golf Links straight
You don’t want to miss the excitement!!!
Designer:
Curtis Hinds
COME AND ENJOY 2008 MUSIC
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Sunday, April 06, 2008
"wild suburbanites" playing steel drums in Moraga!
The Lamorinda Weekly recently featured the new steel drum class at the Bernhardt residence in Moraga taught by Harry Best. Click on headlines for link to full story. The class is in its third session this spring.
Thursday, April 03, 2008
Harry Best and Shabang! at Tiki tom's
Harry Best and Shabang! return to Tiki Tom's this week, Friday April 4, 6-9pm, for a nother frolicking spring splash. Come out and enjoy the tropical food and drinks and dance a little. Tiki tom's is at 1535 Olympic Blvd Walnut Creek, CA 94596 (925) 932-9202 .
Wednesday, April 02, 2008
Liam Teague returns to the Bay joins CSM Panhandlers
Continuing in our lucky streak of "How did a band like this land
a guest artist like THAT??", the CSM Panhandlers are proud to
present Liam Teague, known as the Paganini of Steel Pan.
We are working on a camera/projector setup for the concert so everyone
can see that yes, he *is* really playing all those notes! It
will be a great show, for more information on Liam please visit
http://liamteague.homestead.com/biog.html
can see that yes, he *is* really playing all those notes! It
will be a great show, for more information on Liam please visit
http://liamteague.homestead.com/biog.html
Also joining us will be latin percussionist, recording artist,
and educator Michael Spiro, along with Remi Spiro and the Nueva
School Steel Drum Bands.
When: Saturday May 3, 8pm (ticket booth open 7pm, doors 7:30pm)
Where: College of San Mateo Theater (Bldg 3)
1700 West Hillsdale Blvd., San Mateo
How Much: $20 General Admission
$18 Seniors / Students / Children under 14
Tickets may be purchased in advance via check or Visa/Mastercard,
please call our ticket line at (650)568-6879 for ordering info.
Hope to see you there!
CSM Panhandlers
Monday, March 31, 2008
Narell Brothers, 3 Steelbands Honor Ellie Mannette
On Thursday, April 10, 2008, three collegiate steel bands will combine forces with two of America’s premiere pan talents to present a tribute concert for pan pioneer and legend Ellie Mannette in Morgantown, West Virginia.
The three bands (Miami U, Eastern Kentucky U, and West Virginia U) will perform the entire concert together, in “mass band” fashion. MU Steel Band director Chris Tanner estimates there will be more than 70 pan players on stage, a major milestone for university steelbands in the U.S.A.
Repertoire for the event includes original music from both Andy and Jeff Narell, as well as offerings from Chris Tanner and Jason Koontz, directors of the MU and EKU groups, respectively. The bands will perform about two hours worth of material in total.
“It has been a tremendous challenge for our students to prepare this much music in one year,” said Tanner, “but the reward will be worth the effort.”
Click on headlines for full story.
The three bands (Miami U, Eastern Kentucky U, and West Virginia U) will perform the entire concert together, in “mass band” fashion. MU Steel Band director Chris Tanner estimates there will be more than 70 pan players on stage, a major milestone for university steelbands in the U.S.A.
Repertoire for the event includes original music from both Andy and Jeff Narell, as well as offerings from Chris Tanner and Jason Koontz, directors of the MU and EKU groups, respectively. The bands will perform about two hours worth of material in total.
“It has been a tremendous challenge for our students to prepare this much music in one year,” said Tanner, “but the reward will be worth the effort.”
Click on headlines for full story.
'In Steel' solo pan CD release
"In Steel', a solo pan act featuring Ferguson Glasgow from the Bay Area's Harmonics Steelband, recently released a new CD. The album has seven tracks showcasing Glasgow's talent as a lead pan player supported by bass player and guitarist 'Charlo' Jules.The seven cuts include: Hot Hot Hot, Crisis, Calzouk, Marcela, Tenement Yard, Waterfalls and Bob Marley's Natural Mystic. The CD was released to coincide with the traditional spring launching of the Bay Area's pan-gigging season.
The CD can be purchased by calling 'In Steel' at 510 215 5938.
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Steel Jam at Open House
Steel Jam performs this Sun., March 30:
1- 4 PM Open House at 114 Paradise Dr., Pacifica, CA
Steel Jam entertains potential home buyers as they view this beautiful property.
Come on out, groove to Steel Jam’s tunes, and have a look for yourself!
1- 4 PM Open House at 114 Paradise Dr., Pacifica, CA
Steel Jam entertains potential home buyers as they view this beautiful property.
Come on out, groove to Steel Jam’s tunes, and have a look for yourself!
Monday, March 24, 2008
Calypso Dreams Released on DVD this Summer
Finally, Calypso Dreams, the award-winning documentary is scheduled for release on DVD this summer. The politics that delayed the release for almost 4 years has finally been cleared and the long-awaited video will be availabe in stores soon. For an extensive interview on the background of the film, check out this link: http://www.jouvay.com/CalypsoDreams.htmCalypso Dreams was Winner of the Best Caribbean Documentary at the Jamerican Film Festival, Audience Favorite at the DC Film fest, Pan- African film festival, Mill Valley Film Fest and embraced by an entire nation in Trinidad, Calypso Dreams chronicles the rich and complex cultural roots of calypso music in Trinidad and Tobago.
Produced and directed by Geoffrey Dunn and Michael Horne with co-producers Mark Schwartz, Eric Thierman, associate producers Alvin Daniel, Sandra Derrell and Andrew Marcano (Lord Superior), Calypso Dreams is an intimate portrait of some of the true Calypsonians in Trinidad and Tobago, in performance and in conversation. Shot over 3 years in Port of Spain, Trinidad, the documentary includes such legendary calypsonians as Lord Pretender, Lord Kitchener, The Mighty Bomber, Relator, Lord Superior, Brigo, Mystic Prowler, Calypso Rose, The Mighty Sparrow, Terror, Valentino, Blakie, David Rudder, Regeneration Now, The Mighty Duke, Conqueror and many others.
Check this blog regularly for breaking news on Calypso Dreams.
Ray Obiedo & Mambo Caribe w Jeff Narell & Phil Hawkins
Appearing Friday night in Sausalito and Saturday night In Berkeley !
Ray Obiedo + Mambo Caribe, withJeff Narell - Steel Pans
Rose Anne Dimalanta - Keyboards
Michael Spiro - Percussion
David Belove - Bass
Phil Hawkins -Drums
Friday March 28, 2008, Studio 333333, Caledonia St., Sausalito
Doors at 8:00 Music at 8:30
To buy tickets Via Phone with Visa or MC 415.389.5072 or
Studio 333 Box Office
More info: http://www.murphyproductions.com/
Also appearing Saturday March 29, 2008 at Anna's Jazz Island
2 sets starting at 8 pm
2120 Allston Way Berkeley, Ca 94704
(510) 841-JAZZ(just east of Shattuck Ave & Downtown Berkeley BART) http://www.annasjazzisland.com/
Ray Obiedo + Mambo Caribe, withJeff Narell - Steel Pans
Rose Anne Dimalanta - Keyboards
Michael Spiro - Percussion
David Belove - Bass
Phil Hawkins -Drums
Friday March 28, 2008, Studio 333333, Caledonia St., Sausalito
Doors at 8:00 Music at 8:30
To buy tickets Via Phone with Visa or MC 415.389.5072 or
Studio 333 Box Office
More info: http://www.murphyproductions.com/
Also appearing Saturday March 29, 2008 at Anna's Jazz Island
2 sets starting at 8 pm
2120 Allston Way Berkeley, Ca 94704
(510) 841-JAZZ(just east of Shattuck Ave & Downtown Berkeley BART) http://www.annasjazzisland.com/
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Stanford's Cardinal Calypso Steelband
Cardinal Calypso is Stanford University's new campus steel pan ensemble. We are a student group founded in 2005 through a Pierce Award grant from the Stanford Alumni Association (2004 Pierce Award, "The 'Pan' American Project."). Our goal is to educate the university community on Carribean music and culture through workshops and performances.Interested in Joining?
Contact Liezel
Saturday, March 22, 2008
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Spring Clearance on Steel Drum Stands
Look good and sound good. Only a handful available at spring clearance prices.If you're looking for a sturdy professional model pan stand the PRO ADJUSTABLE, collapsible single pan stand is the one for you.
Get the security and value that you want in a stand at an unbeatable price. Bottom tripod is double-braced chromed. Top carrier is painted steel-grey.
Available at www.kakesa.com.
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