Steel Pan: James, Pancho & Robert
When Steel talks everybody listens.
~ Rudolph Commissiong ~
The Steel Pan (also known as steel drums, pans, or collectively as a steel band) is a musical instrument and a form of music originating in Trinidad and Tobago after World War II. It is the only acoustic musical instrument invented in the 20th century. A pitched percussion instrument tuned chromatically, it is made from 55-gallon oil drums. Today the steel pan is a widely accepted art form. The sound of the steel pan drum though strongly associated with Calypso music also lends itself to Classical, Jazz, Latin, Pop, Reggae and other musical genres (source: Bermuda School of Music).
Steel Pan music was introduced to Bermuda in 1950s mainly by the Esso Steel Band. The band became popular for a selection of Western classical music for the Steel Pan.
Bermuda has had a long relationship with musicians from Trinidad. This week we are featuring 3 very talented Steel Pan players - 2 from Trinidad and 1 from Bermuda.
INTERESTING ARTICLES ABOUT THE STEEL PAN
» Read "Steel pan man’s 40 years of music" on The Royal Gazette
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» Read "Steel pans in my blood, says talented Peter, 81" on The Royal Gazette
» Learn more about the Steel Pan
James Martinez
BOOKINGS:
James: 441-799-5196
Email: jamesmartinez@northrock.bm
Click on image below to watch him perform on FACEBOOK
Pancho
BOOKINGS:
Pancho: 441-799-6914
Email: steel_pancho@yahoo.com
Robert Symons
BOOKINGS:
Robert: 441-737-6575
Email: robertsymons444@gmail.com
Read article on The Royal Gazette