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Our National Instrument Panorama - Renegades Steel Orchestra

Sunday, February 1, 2026

Panorama Semi-Finals in De Savannah 2026 - Medium & Large Conventional Bands


It's "Pan in Yuh Pwefen" today, and the Queen’s Park Savannah is alive with the thunder and brilliance of Trinidad & Tobago’s finest steelbands, the best in the world. It’s the most breathtaking event of Carnival—a celebration of rhythm, unity, and musical mastery.

From the first strike of the tenor pan to the rolling basslines, this is Trinbago culture at its peak. The energy is unmatched. The artistry is world-class. And yes—the world is watching.

But here’s the truth: Pan Trinbago missed a moment.  
This spectacular showcase deserved better promotion, better streaming, and a global push worthy of its magic. The steelpan is our national instrument. Panorama stands as our most valuable asset. And the people—both at home and abroad—deserve seamless access to this cultural treasure.

Let’s celebrate the bands. Let’s amplify the music. More importantly, let’s demand better visibility for the art form that moves us all.


Let us continue to uplift and celebrate the culture of the Caribbean diaspora.
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Production Notes/Music Credits:
Event: Panorama 2026
Stage: Semi-Finals
Where: Queens Park Savannah, Port of Spain
Origin: Trinidad, Republic of Trinidad & Tobago.
Genre: Steelband Music 🎶

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Our artists carry the culture not only during Carnival but every single day.  Sokah2Soca—Where Rhythm Lives, and Calypso, Steelband Music, and Soca continue to thrive.

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TUCO Announces the Calypso Fiesta Semi-Finalists 2026

Cross Platform: Posted to Kaiso Dial and Sokah2Soca. 

Forty of the nation’s finest calypsonians—plus one reserve—have been named for Calypso Fiesta 2026, and the road to the Calypso Monarch crown officially launches next weekend.  Bush-Judges, are you ready to enjoy being right or to complain about losing? We will be monitoring the PPV feed. The fee to view is a reasonable US $14.95.

📅 Saturday, 7th February 2026  
📍 Skinner Park, San Fernando, Trinidad  
⏰ 2:00 p.m.
🍷 US $14.95
📻 PPV: WACK Visual Radio 90.1FM and Trinidad and Tobago Television (TTT)

The Kaiso fraternity is preparing for one of the season's most awaited cultural showdowns. From veterans to rising voices, this year’s semifinalists promise commentary, melody, fire, and pure Trinbago artistry.

Whether you follow the music for the message, the rhythm, or the legacy—Calypso Fiesta is where the journey to the Monarch truly begins.

Stay locked as we bring the full list of semifinalists, performance order, and all the updates leading into the big day.
Name of Singer
Addelon Braveboy 
Akenathon Lewis 
Amtjpmu La Fleur
Arnold Jordan 
Betany Lighbourne
Brian London
Catherine Chandler
Cindy Alleyne
Curlissa Charles-Mapp
Dave Maikoo
Devon Seale
Dillon Thomas
Duane O'Connor
Giselle Fraser
Heather MacIntosh
J'leise Orr
Jerrisha Duncan Regis
Karene Asche
Kerice Pascall 
Lystra Nurse
Mark Howell Paul 
Marq Pierre
Marsha Clifton 
Megulla Simon 
Muhammad Muwakil
Nakasa Tahcher
Neville Brown 
Nicholas Lucas 
Nicole Thomas-Clarke
Rivaldo London 
Roderick Grodon 
Roslyn Reid Hayes
Samraj Jaimungal
Sean Daniel
Sean Singh
Sherwin Babb
Ta'Zyah O'Connor
Tameika Darius
Terri Lyons
Wendy Garrick
Amrika Mutroo (Reserve)
Sobriquet
Banjela
Yung Bredda
Squeezy Rankin
Jaw D
Trinity 
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Kassy
Ife Alleyne
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Pae3ot
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Dilly Suede
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GG
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Kaiso Princess
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Lady Adanna
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Lady Adana
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Freetown Coll
Nakasa
Bunny B
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Chuck Gordon
Roslyn
Rikki Jai 
D' Psalmist
Ifa
Becomer
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Wendy Garrick
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Name of Song
Staying Power
The Messenger
Rat Race
Servant Heareth
Dat Is Woman
De Code
Crisis Of Truth
Real Victory
Identity Crisis
Mother Music 
Ah Little Power
One Man's Trash 
Alexander Yuh Great
A Village Can't 
Not The Way
WolvesInSheepClothing
Not All Men
Nobody Wins Until
No Conscience
Dream Sellers
Cry of a  Young Man
How Yuh Feeling 
One Caribbean Vybe
My Child
Calypso
Judgement 
This Is Not My Planet.
TheTreeDoesNeverForget
Sacrifice 
Water Thicker
'Tory Time
Calypso Calling Me
Doh Spil Meh Name
In The Middle 
Puppet Master
Voicemail2MotherKamla
Cast Them Away
No Love
Blessings
Family 
Loyal To Party