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Wednesday, 07 June 2023 17:03
Moods Steel Orchestra | Pan in the 21st. Century 2023 Prelims
Sometimes less is more, and that is our feeling about this musical rendition. The song choice is great; now it's up to you to judge whether the arrangement is good as well. For your Friday steelpan music delight, we present Moods Steel Orchestra with an arrangement of Watermelon Sugar, originally sung by Harry Styles. Happy Friday! You'll love it.
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Production Notes/Music Credits:
Competition: Pan in the 21st Century Prelims 2023
Governing body: Pan Trinbago
Region: Eastern Region Pan Trinbago
Date: 28 May 2023
Band: Moods Steel Orchestra
Location: Curepe Community Centre, Curepe
Tune of Choice: Watermelon Sugar - 2020
Original song by: Harry Styles and Composed by Mitch Rowland
Arranger: Anthony Rose
Tuner: Anthony Duncan
Leader: Roger Thomas
Place: Pan Unity Centre
Genre: Steelband Music
Please be advised that the music is presented here for your listening pleasure and for promotional purposes only ("Fair Use" Musical Content Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976). No copyright infringement is intended! We don't own the rights to this music: and, it is presented here for promotional use only. We encourage you to promote the artists and their music; please don't download and share the music and rob the artists of needed income! Music for sale should be purchased while music distributed for promotion purposes should be treated as such and not shared!
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Top: Moods Steel Orchestra. Bottom: Watermelon Sugar by Harry Styles
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Monday, 05 June 2023 20:44
Calypso 2023 Trinidad & Tobago | DJ Aaron 868
Calypso music is an essential part of Trinidad Carnival and adds to the excitement and fun of the celebration. However, calypso has been supplanted as the music of carnival and has taken a back seat, way to the back, as it relates to what people want to hear and party with during the festive carnival season. Having said that, Calypso music is not dead, and there are many talented artists choosing Calypso instead of Soca as their contribution to Trinidad and Tobago's carnival culture. Today, we feature some of the upcoming artists and songs that made the cut for Carnival 2023 in Trinidad and Tobago.
Be sure to check out some of the up-and-coming talent and discover your new favorite calypsonian. DJ Aaron 868 is our musical conductor for this Kaiso journey; this is the Culture Box! The Culture Box, the brainchild of DJ Aaron 868 features some of the latest calypsos you need to hear! It is a shame that the radio stations in Trinidad and Tobago, except WACK Visual Radio 90.1 FM, are not playing our calypso, the mother music of our world-renowned carnival. We are doing our part by featuring the music here where you can access it 24/7/365. Now do your part and share the post with your social media contacts to help popularize the songs.
Now, before we get into the music, let's present some Calypso information as it relates to Trinidad's carnival. If you want to learn more about Calypso's history, click on the "Kaiso" menu above and select the topic you wish to learn about.
Calypso music has a profound impact on Trinidad and Tobago's Carnival. It is the heart and soul of the celebration. It expresses a wide range of emotions, from joy and celebration to social commentary and political satire.
Calypso music has been part of Trinidad and Tobago's Carnival since the 1800s. It developed out of African drumming and singing traditions, and it was initially used to tell stories and pass on information. In the late 1800s, calypso music took on a more political tone, and it criticized the colonial government.
In the early 1900s, calypso music became more popular, and it was used to express a wide range of emotions. It was also used to celebrate Carnival, and it became a central part of the festivities.
Today, calypso music is still a central part of Trinidad and Tobago's Carnival. It expresses a wide range of emotions, from joy and celebration to social commentary and political satire. It is also used to unite the Trinidad & Tobago citizenry and remind them of their shared culture and history.
Here are some of the ways Calypso music impacts Trinidad and Tobago's Carnival:
- Sets the tone for the celebration: Calypso music is upbeat and festive, and it sets the tone for the entire Carnival celebration.
- Provides a platform for social commentary: Calypsonians often use their music to comment on social and political issues, and this helps to raise awareness of significant issues.
- Unites the people: Calypso music is a shared love of Trinidad and Tobago, and it unites the country's people during Carnival.
- Is a reminder of culture and history: Calypso music is a part of Trinidad and Tobago's culture and history, and it helps to keep the country's traditions alive.
Calypso music is essential to Trinidad and Tobago's Carnival. It is a vibrant and colorful tradition that makes Carnival one of the most unique and exciting celebrations in the world.
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Production Notes/Music Credits:
Mix-Tape Title: Calypso Culture Box
Compiled & mixed by: DJ Aaron868
Genre: Calypso Music
Artist/Songs:
- Helon Francis - Mighty
- Ezekiel Yorke - To Be Human
- Lady Tallish - Calypso Will Live On
- Janelle Winchester Moore - We Need Honest Men
- Tiny - flowers
- Rivaldo London - What If?
- Naomi Sinnette - Take The Down
- Lady Gypsy - Political Cemetery
- Amrika - What Son
- Kevin Dodds - Right Or Wrong
- Xhaiden Darius - Mr. Gunman
- Queen Victoria - Good Advice
- Lady Adanna - Orisha Master
- Snakey - What Yuh Need Again
- Terri Lyons - House Cleaning
- Morisha Ransome - Insecurities
- Maria Bhola - People Man
- Manchild -Beware ah the camera
- Sasha-Ann Moses - No Rest
- G.B. - Play Another One (Tribute To Black Stalin)
- Shirlane Hendrickson - Uncle Stalin
- Xhaiden Darius - I Am A Pan Man
- Tameka Darius - Susheila [Jahaji Bash]
- T’azyah O’Connor - Sing Hallelujah
- Chuck Gordon - Maths Eh Mathsing
Please be advised that the music is presented here for your listening pleasure and for promotional purposes only ("Fair Use" Musical Content Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976). No copyright infringement is intended! We don't own the rights to this music: and, it is presented here for promotional use only. We encourage you to promote the artists and their music; please don't download and share the music and rob the artists of needed income! Music for sale should be purchased, while music distributed for promotion purposes should be treated as such and not shared!
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Monday, 05 June 2023 20:38
Last One Standing by Ricardo Drue x DWO | Antigua 2023
Ricardo Drue x Drue World Order is promising some high-energy music for Antigua Carnival 2023 with his newly released song titled, "Last One Standing". So, get ready to party hard, this is pure carnival energy, pure carnival entertainment music for carnivals across the Caribbean basin and North America.
Ricardo Drue has performed at numerous music festivals and events throughout the Caribbean and internationally. He has also been a contender in various Soca competitions and has earned accolades for his contributions to the genre. His vibrant stage presence and ability to engage the audience have made him a favorite among Soca music enthusiasts.
This new music release will surely put him on the map because of the carnival message and high energy performances that the music will take place as major feting events take place. So get ready for the time of your life and if you party right, party hard, then you may just be the 'Last One Standing'!
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Production Notes/Music Credits:
Song Title: Last One Standing
Artist/Performed by: Ricardo Drue
Written by Ricardo Drue x D.W.O.
Produced by Dj Taffy
Recorded Mix and Mastered by N.M.G Music
Background Vocals by Wildfire
Genre: Soca
Please be advised that the music is presented here for your listening pleasure and for promotional purposes only ("Fair Use" Musical Content Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976). No copyright infringement is intended! We don't own the rights to this music: and, it is presented here for promotional use only. We encourage you to promote the artists and their music; please don't download and share the music and rob the artists of needed income! Music for sale should be purchased while music distributed for promotion purposes should be treated as such and not shared!
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Monday, 05 June 2023 20:25
Simple Songs Steel Orchestra | Pan in the 21st. Century 2023
Steelpan music lovers rest assured that the steelpan is safe and sound in the land of its birth. Today we continue to feature more of the lesser known Steelband orchestras in Trinidad. As you can see from the video posted, most of the players are very young. The future of the instrument is safe and sound!
For this post, we present Simple Songs Steel Orchestra from my hometown of Arima. This band is Simple Songs Steel Orchestra. Their song of choice is "Happy" popularized by Pharrell Williams. Please continue to support lesser-known bands and the country's youth by sharing this post with your social media contacts. Enjoy your national instrument!
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Production Notes/Music Credits:
Pan in the 21st Century Prelims 2023
Pan Trinbago
Eastern Region Pan Trinbago
27 May 2023
Band: Simple Songs Steel Orchestra
Location: #188 Pinto Road, Arima
Tune of Choice: Happy - 2014
(Sung and composed by Pharrell Williams)
Arranger: Wendell Bowen
Tuner: Lenard Lera
Leader: Wendell Bowen
Place: Pan Unity Centre
Genre: Steelband
Please be advised that the music is presented here for your listening pleasure and for promotional purposes only ("Fair Use" Musical Content Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976). No copyright infringement is intended! We don't own the rights to this music: and, it is presented here for promotional use only. We encourage you to promote the artists and their music; please don't download and share the music and rob the artists of needed income! Music for sale should be purchased while music distributed for promotion purposes should be treated as such and not shared!
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