In an attempt to control Carnival celebrations, the government of Trinidad and Tobago banned African drums, then they banned the bamboo sticks that replaced them. In 1937, an orchestra performed using only oil drums, frying pans, and dust bin lids. Musicians soon learned how to tune the oil drums and by the 1950s steelpans had achieved widespread use and respectability.
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- When Steel Talks Steel drum information.
- Australian Academy of Steel Drums Information about performers, events and educational projects.
- Pan Trinbago The world governing body for steelpan worldwide. Profiles, competitions, news, events, performers, music and history.
- Rockcreek Steel Drums A Maryland-based steel drum instrument builder offering lessons.
- The Pan Blog News of interest to the steel pan community
- Pan Ring Web ring of sites about the steelpan, including instrument information, bands, tuners, and events.