used trash cans and buckets to make music for carnival and other festive events. During colonial times, the British banned these early percussion versions. Ellie Mannette creating a steel drum in 2016 ...

having a steel drum band at your wedding adds a unique twist to traditional wedding tunes. Formed in 1991 by Bob Lucas and Justin Petty (University of New Hampshire and Berklee College of Music ...

The Monday night dances, which begin May 26, are open to the public and operate on a donation basis, with proceeds supporting ...

ELLIE MANNETTE: I listened to classical music all day. And I always say to myself, one of these days, I'm going to build a symphony of steel, all steel drum, to sound as good or better than that ...

Their success is such that they’re even selling the instruments in the drum’s traditional ... at Frankfurt’s music fair. “The Swiss are fascinated by the sound of the steel drums.

he bought a steel pan of his own to play along with Binghamton High School's Jazz Ensemble. "Everybody loved it," said Smales, a music teacher at the school. "I got some old drums, and from ...

"Steel drum music is so positive," she said. "It's like 'The Little Mermaid.'" Sanford resident Yolanda Quintero said she enjoyed the rhythmic sounds of the Caribbean-themed band. Quintero said ...

San Jacinto College Central music instructors Michael Mizma (steel drum band) and Dr. Paul Busselberg (choral music) are excited about collaborating on a trailblazing music project that will ...

The drums look and sound fabulous. Steel Vibra-Bands supporting the toms spoil the look a little. MusicRadar's got your back Our team of expert musicians and producers spends hours testing products to ...

Their performances are a blend of Caribbean steel drum music with contemporary tunes. “It’s a really special thing to watch,” said Duane Willson, director of the band. Photojournalist Kaleb ...