Reel News TT Exclusive: The Steelpan’s Journey from Trinidad & Tobago to Global Recognition on World Steelpan Day
The story of the steelpan begins long before its creation in the 20th century. In 1883, the British Colonial Government in Trinidad and Tobago outlawed the use of traditional African drums, a move aimed at suppressing the cultural practices of the African descendants on the island. This ban was a significant turning point, as it…