Did you know steel pans originated in Trinidad? After World War II, Trinidad was strewn with oil drums and once they had been emptied there was no good use for them . . . until pannists realized they could make music using straight sticks tipped with rubber. Sixty years later, Trinidad now boasts hundreds of steel bands and dozens of pan yards. Every year there are numerous competitions, festivals and opportunities to hear them perform - even if it is just during a rehearsal. We’ve been to a pan yard 2-3 times since we arrived in Trinidad and, although it is not the type of music we would search for on the car radio, it is exciting to hear, wonderfully rhythmic and fun!
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Pan Yards Make Sweet Music
Did you know steel pans originated in Trinidad? After World War II, Trinidad was strewn with oil drums and once they had been emptied there was no good use for them . . . until pannists realized they could make music using straight sticks tipped with rubber. Sixty years later, Trinidad now boasts hundreds of steel bands and dozens of pan yards. Every year there are numerous competitions, festivals and opportunities to hear them perform - even if it is just during a rehearsal. We’ve been to a pan yard 2-3 times since we arrived in Trinidad and, although it is not the type of music we would search for on the car radio, it is exciting to hear, wonderfully rhythmic and fun!
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