The history behind Trinidad's iconic drum, the steelpan. – Caribshopper
On the twin isle of Trinidad and Tobago, metal oil drums became objects of musical expression when ex-slaves turned fighting sticks into musical instruments. What started as folks banging pots to make a beat has become one of the most iconic sounds of the Caribbean, especially T&T - the steelpan.
On the twin isle of Trinidad and Tobago, metal oil drums became objects of musical expression when ex-slaves and their descendants turned fighting sticks into musical instruments. What started as folks innately banging pots, pans, or anything to make a beat has become one of the most iconic sounds of the Caribbean, especially T&T - the steelpan.
The Steelpan and its diasporic travels
Trinidad All Steel Percussion Orchestra - TASPO - 1951: Steelband
Steel Drums Of The Caribbean - Steel Band Music Of The Caribbean
The Pan Page - History of the Steel Pan Instrument
In continuing to celebrate the - CaribbeanJobs.com
The Steelpan and its diasporic travels
Steel Pan #8 Painting by Cynthia McLean - Fine Art America
History of the Steelpan - Musical Instruments of Trinidad & Tobago
Object Social/Cultural Context of the Steel pan
The Origins of Steel Pan — Google Arts & Culture
The Sound of Steel: A Conversation with Julian Champion of West
History of Steel Pan - CultureMix Arts
The history behind Trinidad's iconic drum, the steelpan
History of the Steel Drums or Steelpan - Steel Drum Band
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