The steelpan (also known as a pan, steel drum, and sometimes, collectively with other musicians, as a steelband or steel orchestra) is a musical instrument originating in Trinidad and Tobago.

Though steel drum or "pan" drum bands play an assortment of music from across the lyrical spectrum, the roots of the instrument are firmly in the Caribbean nation of Trinidad and Tobago.

Trinidad and Tobago's carnival is known as the 'mother of all carnivals' and takes place every year over two whole days on ...

By Sarah Huffman Staff Writer The Central Ohio PanFest 2025 is a celebration of steel pan music performed by eight local ...

It started in 2000 with a couple of bands playing a unique brand of music in front of a handful of friends and relatives.

A documentary film directed by French film-makers Daniel Verba and Jean-Jacques Mrejen on the history and development of the steel-drum, said to be the only ... and music festival in Port-of-Spain, ...

Their success is such that they’re even selling the instruments in the drum’s traditional home, Trinidad ... the sound of the steel drums. There are more than 200 steel pan orchestras in ...

While Rio de Janeiro’s carnival is largely focused on samba music, Trinidad and Tobago's is characterised by steel drums and a steel pan band competition, Calypso and Soca music - a style of music ...

Calypso is a type of music and dance from Trinidad and Tobago in ... at a carnival or other celebrations. Steel pans are often made from industrial drums used for carrying oil.

CONWAY, S.C. (WMBF) - Each note swirled like a tropical breeze as Amelia Bonner tapped the airy notes on the shimmering steel drum ... “This drum was made in Trinidad and Tobago which ...