The history behind Trinidad's iconic drum, the steelpan. – Caribshopper
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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.
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