How is the steel drum made?
The steel drum–or steel pan, as it is also known–was developed on the island of Trinidad around the time of the Second World War while the carnival season in Trinidad was banned by the ruling British government during the war years, according to Idaho State University.HistoryDrumming on the island of Trinidad dates back to the arrival of African slaves during the 16th century. Idaho State University reports that, fearful of the influence of music on the slaves, European plantation owners banned a variety of instruments, resulting in new musical instruments being invented to replace those banned.MetalMetal-beating bands began to appear in the 1930s, following the banning of the previous incarnation of tamboo bamboo bands from Trinidad’s carnival. Rhythmical Steel reports that the first steel drum similar to those played in the 21st century was developed by Ellie Mannette and used in public for the first time in 1946.DrumThe Steelpan-Steeldrums Information website describes the steel d
