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    Band Spotlight: Fonclaire
    (Pan Evolution, 15-Feb-04) Unknown; The University of the West Indies, St Augustine Campus, Trinidad and Tobago
    The article examines the formation of Fonclaire, the Southern based Steel Orchestra which had its genesis in 1965. The name Fonclaire was chosen since the panyard was situated at the corner of Claire and Fonrose Streets, San Fernando. The successes of the band and its many innovative measures are outlined.
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    Brotherhood of the Pan
    (Express, 24-Oct-96) Joseph, Terry; The University of the West Indies, St Augustine Campus, Trinidad and Tobago
    The panyard of the Amoco Renegades Steel Orchestra devoted itself to full theatre, as the Malik Folk Performers combined with calypsonians and the host band to put on a command performance for the visiting fellow pannists of the Swiss National Steelband. The Swiss, here for the World Steelband Festival - Pan is Beautiful VIII, participated fully.
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    Calypsoes Only at Steelband Panorama
    (Daily Express, 7-Mar-81) John, Robin K. T.; The University of the West Indies, St Augustine Campus, Trinidad and Tobago
    In this letter to the editor, the author argues that there should only be calypsoes at the Panorama competition. In this year's competition, Ray Holman and Len 'Boogsie' Sharpe have been allowed to produce their 'own compositions' to be played at the show.
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    The Caribbean Insider Criticise Steelbandsmen and Best Village Contest
    (Daily Express, 5-May-72) Unknown; The University of the West Indies, St Augustine Campus, Trinidad and Tobago
    In the second issue of the "Caribbean Insider" the music critic applauds the Music Festival but lambasts calypso, steelband and folk choirs. The unnamed critic comments on the calypso and Best Village competition and states that the kindest response is silence.
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    Crazy's 'Carla' to Close Pan Kaiso Tonight
    (Express, 13-Feb-04) Unknown; The University of the West Indies, St Augustine Campus, Trinidad and Tobago
    The Pan Kaiso 2k4 competition will be held at the St. James Amphitheatre and the order of appearance and selections for the competition are mentioned. For this year's competition, all contestants will be accompanied by a full steelband with brass. Winston Scarborough, the Original De Fosto Himself opens the show with "War 2004" and the equally impressive performer calypsonian Crazy will bring down the curtain on the competition with "Carla".
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    Explainer is in, Arnim Smith is Back
    (Daily Express, 1-Mar-84) Robertson, Leonard; The University of the West Indies, St Augustine Campus, Trinidad and Tobago
    Explainer takes the place of Tobago Crusoe in the Calypso Monarch Finals, after Crusoe decided not to contest the competition this year. Arnim Smith is back as President of Pan Trinbago after he decided to withdraw his resignation from the presidency of the pan body. Also, the East Zone champions, American Stores Exodus will lead off the competition and the order of appearance of the other bands are mentioned.
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    Good News for Pan Calypso 2002
    (Express, 9-Dec-01) Joseph, Terry; The University of the West Indies, St Augustine Campus, Trinidad and Tobago
    Pelham Goddard's "Good News" is one of the finest works he has penned, but Alvin Daniel's lyrics and the superior vocal talent of Roger George will push the song even further up the pan-kaiso charts. The song was commissioned by 2001 National and Caribbean Panorama champions, Exodus Steel Orchestra. "Good News", is one of 12 tracks on a compilation release from Daniel's Major and Minor Productions.
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    Invaders
    (Pan Evolution, 15-Feb-04) Unknown; The University of the West Indies, St Augustine Campus, Trinidad and Tobago
    The steelband Invaders established itself as one of the leading bands with its renditions of classics in calypso tempo, under the direction of Ellie Mannette. Invaders has always been a force to be reckoned with although the band has never yet won a Panorama title. It is one of five bands which has taken part in Carnival competitions from 1963 to 2004 and its association with Ken "Professor" Philmore has certainly put the band in a high role.
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    It's A Race to Catch the Panman's Ear
    (Sunday Express, 15-Feb-76) Grant, Lennox; The University of the West Indies, St Augustine Campus, Trinidad and Tobago
    This article examines the relationship between the calypsonian-composer and pan. Every calypsonian-composer wants his song to be the one that everyone is singing, hence it is the interest of calypsonians to cultivate panmen. The importance of the Road March, a certain kind of song that celebrates the glory and wonder of Carnival and the excitement of Carnival music is discussed. The panmen who are the ones that determine the Road March.
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    Keeping Alive the Kaiso Dream
    (Saturday Express, 31-Jan-04) Unknown; The University of the West Indies, St Augustine Campus, Trinidad and Tobago
    The article comments on the critically acclaimed film "Calypso Dreams", which should go some way in reminding people that calypso has a long and glorious tradition, when it is released this Carnival season. The film features performances by a host of well-known performers and composer Alvin Daniell served as co-producer of the Trinidad end of the project.
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    North, South Battle Over Crowns
    (Sunday Express, 4-Mar-73) Pitman, Andrew; The University of the West Indies, St Augustine Campus, Trinidad and Tobago
    The battle for the Carnival crowns this year is between the North and South. In Panorama, South champions Mosco Tiles Fonclaire made it into the finals and will challenge all the top pan sides of the North at the Dimanche Gras show.
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    Now It's Bacchanal Down in South. . .
    (Sunday Express, 21-Feb-71) Poliah, Harold; The University of the West Indies, St Augustine Campus, Trinidad and Tobago
    The article comments on the Carnival season and what it looks like in South, Trinidad. From J'Ouvert to the Carnival Development Committee and Winsure Bomb competitions, stickfights and then mas on Monday and Tuesday which brings the mad frenzy of the season to a climax.
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    The Panman’s Tune Is Here To Stay
    (Trinidad Express, 11-Feb-95) Tarradath, Selwyn; The University of the West Indies, St Augustine Campus, Trinidad and Tobago
    Steelbandsmen have always been composing music for the instrument. However some were of the view that the symbiotic relationship between panmen and calypsonians relieved the panman of that burden. When Ray Holman decided to enter the panorama with his own tune, it was believed that this would interfere with the cordial relationship between panmen and calypsonians.
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    Panmen Favour Kitch Tunes
    (Daily Express, 9-Feb-76) Unknown; The University of the West Indies, St Augustine Campus, Trinidad and Tobago
    Pan Trinbago's "Pan Fever 76" saw thousands of people crowded into Skinner Park, San Fernando. The majority of the 27 bands played calypsoes by reigning Road March and Calypso King Lord Kitchener. There are pictures of the mammoth crowd by Onesto Cambridge.
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    Phase Two Wins With Own Tune
    (Daily Express, 12-Feb-77) Unknown; The University of the West Indies, St Augustine Campus, Trinidad and Tobago
    For the first time ever, a steelband has won a Panorama competition with its own composition. The unsponsored Phase II Pan Groove with their rendition of "I Like to Beat Pan" composed and arranged by Lennox "Boogsie" Sharpe with lyrics by Alvin Daniel beat the much favoured WITCO Gay Desperadoes into second place.
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    Steelband, Yes, But Where was the Calypso?
    (Express, 4-Sep-96) Boodram, Deborah; The University of the West Indies, St Augustine Campus, Trinidad and Tobago
    The author relates the experience of attending a concert in Queens, New York featuring Phase II Pan Groove, the "1996 Trinidad and Tobago World Champions" on tour in New York. Boodram expresses concern about the performance of only three calypsoes during a more than two-hour show held to promote Trinidad and Tobago's culture.
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    The Story of St. James and the Pan
    (Newsday, 3-Jan-00) Mills, Michele; The University of the West Indies, St Augustine Campus, Trinidad and Tobago
    Calypsonian D-Guna (Eddie Yearwood) wrote a calypso based on stories told by St. James resident Norman Darway, who is an armchair historian on steelpan history. The CD is called St. James Jam.
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    Woeful Monday Night Pan in South
    (Trinidad Guardian, 13-Feb-13) Felmine, Kevon; The University of the West Indies, St Augustine Campus, Trinidad and Tobago
    The Carnival Monday Night Steelband Competition in San Fernando paid tribute to the late calypsonian Stanley Cummings, better known as 'Squibby". The steelbands were required to play one of Squibby's songs in the pan competition. While there were mundane performances by some of the steelbands, the midnight mas rescued the celebrations for hundred of spectators.