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.
Contrary to popular belief, the Steel Drums did not come from Jamaica. Instead it came from the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
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The conga and the bongo drums, and occasionally the steel drums
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Contrary to popular belief, the Steel Drums did not come from Jamaica. Instead it came from the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
Steel drums
the steel drums
No they come from Jamaica
The conga and the bongo drums, and occasionally the steel drums
bongo drums and steel drums and electric drums
Steel Drums Originated from Trinidad Most drums were known to come from India or Africa so I believe that may be the answer.
Steel drums are made from a specific grade of steel, but not what is known as stainless steel.
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.
In Jamaica for marijuana rituals.
They trade drums for flags
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