Steelpan instrument

2022 - 7 - 26

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What is a steelpan and why is today's Google Doodle celebrating it? (HITC)

The Google Doodle on Tuesday, July 26th celebrates a musical instrument called the steelpan. Also known as a pan or steel drum, the acoustic instrument ...

The steelpan is made out of 55 gallon industrial drums which are used to ship cargo. What is a steelpan? And why is it being celebrated today?

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Steelpan: Why a Google Doodle is celebrating Trinidad and ... (iNews)

“On this day in 1951, the Trinidad All-Steel Pan Percussion Orchestra (TASPO) performed at the Festival of Britain, introducing the steelpan and a new music ...

Mr Huggins said: “The Steel Pan is the national instrument of Trinidad & Tobago and was actually invented here. The steel pan is also closely associated with our national Carnival celebrations, and therefore is a great source of national pride. Hopefully this makes people more inclined to come hear pan in its birthplace and feel the energy that comes from it. Whether in the UK or Japan, Senegal or the States, the steelpan is an internationally recognised instrument that reminds listeners of its island origins.” The steelpan grew and developed into a legitimate instrument through the likes of pioneers and innovators such as Winston “Spree” Simon, Ellie Mannette, Anthony Williams and Bertie Marshall. Many of their innovations and techniques are still used today. “In 1948, after the war ended, the musicians switched to using the 55 gallon oil drums discarded by the oil refineries.

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Google Doodle celebrates the steelpan – a Trinidad and Tobago ... (Classic FM)

A new Google Doodle celebrating the steelpan tells the fascinating history of the great Trinidad and Tobago percussion instrument. Here's why.

Discover Music Discover Music An instrument born out of Afro-descendant resistance in Trinidad. A symbol of community, artistic excellence, and scientific innovation. The pan was banned once again during World War II, for security reasons. In 1930, claims of disturbance led to a second ban. In the 1700s, when enslaved Africans were brought over to Trinidad by colonialists, they brought their long-standing musical drumming traditions with them.

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What is Steelpan why is Google Doodle celebrating it today? (Jagran Josh)

Google is celebrating Steelpan on 26th July 2022 in the form of a Google Doodle. This doodle is illustrated by Trinidad and Tobago-based artist Nicholas ...

It laid the foundation of the modern steelpan instrument. The steelpan was created by resilient and innovative musicians in Trinidad and Tobago 🎶 This doodle is illustrated by Trinidad and Tobago-based artist Nicholas Huggins. What is Google Doodle and why is Google celebrating Steelpan today? The slaves carried the African tradition of rhythmic drumming along with them. Celebrating Steelpan: Today is 26th July 2022 and Google is celebrating Steelpan with a doodle to commemorate the day in which the Steelpan was introduced to the world. They were known as Tamboo Bamboo Bands.

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Why Google Doodle is Celebrating the Steelpan and What the ... (Newsweek)

Also known as a steel drum or a pan, it's a percussion instrument that originated in Trinidad and Tobago. The acoustic instrument looks like a big, silver metal ...

Whether in the U.K. or Japan, Senegal or the States, the steelpan is an internationally recognized instrument that reminds listeners of its island origins," it added. "The steelpan is now the national instrument of Trinidad and Tobago, and is a source of great pride and true resilience for its citizens. Google describes how it came about: "On this day in 1951, the Trinidad All-Steel Pan Percussion Orchestra (TASPO) performed at the Festival of Britain, introducing the steelpan and a new music genre to the world."

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What is a steelpan? Instrument featured in Google Doodle explained ... (NationalWorld)

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The steelpan is now closely associated with national carnival celebrations in Trinidad & Tobago and is symbolic of national pride. These ensembles were called Tamboo Bamboo bands. Although the steelpan came to prominence in the 1930s, the origins of the instrument date back to the 18th Century.

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Google celebrates steelpan drums with new Doodle (UPI.com)

Google is celebrating the steelpan, the national instrument of Trinidad and Tobago, with a new Doodle on their homepage.

Hopefully this makes people more inclined to come hear pan in its birthplace and feel the energy that comes from it." "I'd like people to feel the magic in the steelpan," Charles said. "The fact that such a sweet tune can be extracted from industrial oil drums is something that should be cherished."

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[UPDATED] Trinidad and Tobago creators, musicians team up for ... (TT Newsday)

In a tweet on Tuesday morning, Google doodles said, “#DYK (Did you know) there was only one acoustic instrument invented during the 20th century? The steelpan ...

When Angelica McKinley reached out and told me the idea and who was on the team, I jumped. Jazz trumpeter Etienne Charles was the composer and the soloist was arranger and founder of the Phase II Pan Groove, Len “Boogsie” Sharpe. Happy to keep flying the TT flag high!” I have created a Google doodle on steelpan! "It was satisfying to know it was something we as Trinbagonians are proud of. "When Nick (Huggins) pitched the idea, I immediately told him yes. Jazz trumpeter Etienne Charles was the composer and the soloist was arranger and founder of the Phase II Pan Groove, Len “Boogsie” Sharpe. Happy to keep flying the TT flag high!” I have created a Google doodle on steelpan! "I wanted to make sure we recorded real pans. "It's very warming for me. "I was like, 'OMG (because) I put together a blog post on my website and I was like, 'Did I publish the blog post without waiting for the correct time?'

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