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The steel drum as it exists today was invented in Trinidad during World War II when Ellie Mannette stole an empty 55-gallon oil drum from the U.S. Navy yard where he worked, hammered the top into a hemispherical shape (which he called the pan) and created pitched areas in the pan.
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What country did steel drums originate?
Contrary to popular belief, the Steel Drums did not come from Jamaica. Instead it came from the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
What musical instrument originated from Jamaica?
the steel drums
What type of drums do Africa have?
The conga and the bongo drums, and occasionally the steel drums
What other instruments are used in calypso music apart from steel drums?
bongo drums and steel drums and electric drums
What are the materials in steel pan drums?
steel iron
What country did steel drums originate?
Contrary to popular belief, the Steel Drums did not come from Jamaica. Instead it came from the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
What are the drums in Jamaica called?
Steel drums
What musical instrument originated from Jamaica?
the steel drums
Do all African drums come from Gambia?
No they come from Jamaica
What type of drums do Africa have?
The conga and the bongo drums, and occasionally the steel drums
What other instruments are used in calypso music apart from steel drums?
bongo drums and steel drums and electric drums
Where did the drum originate?
Steel Drums Originated from Trinidad Most drums were known to come from India or Africa so I believe that may be the answer.
Is there musical stainless steel drums?
Steel drums are made from a specific grade of steel, but not what is known as stainless steel.
Where did steel band originate?
steel bands originated from jamaicaSteel bands did NOT originate in Jamaica. It originated in Trinidad & Tobago when they converted the old steel drums used for storing oil into the only musical instrument developed in the 20th century.
Where do the pan drums get played and why?
In Jamaica for marijuana rituals.
What does Norway trade with Jamaica?
They trade drums for flags
Where can you see photos of the drums known as steel drums?
You can click the related link. OR you can search "Real Steel" on google. They are a steel drum band.
