Released on = November 22, 2005, 11:51 am

Press Release Author = When Steel Talks

Industry = Industrial

Press Release Summary = Steelpan musicians were wined and dined in the rotunda at
the world-famous Brooklyn Museum as representatives from the New York steelband
panorama participants were on hand to receive their prizes and accolades at the
annual West Indian Day Caribbean American (WIADCA) award ceremony. In attendance
along with the pan participants/representatives, were the WIADCA executive board
members, local politicians and Brooklyn carnival mas representatives.

Press Release Body = New York - The event provides one of the few opportunities for
the New York steelpan music fraternity to come together outside of the pressures
and highly competitive nature of steelband music panorama activities.

This year\'s panorama winner Pantonic Steel Orchestra performed at the event.
Pantonic returned to its championship tradition after placing and uncustomary 12th
last year, after their 2003 championship. Their reversal in fortunes represents the
largest turnaround in New York steelband panorama history.

New York is the home of the largest and best steelbands in the world outside of the
home and originators of the steelpan - Trinidad and Tobago. The steelpan instrument
has gained world-wide acceptance in addition to experiencing a huge surge in
popularity recently in North America.

For more info and pictures
http://www.panonthenet.com/articles/ny/2005_panorama/awardceremony.htm
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