Summer Music Series - Tropics Steel Drum Band
The style comes originally from Trinidad and Tobago. Steel bands play on instruments that began as altered oil drums. Over the last 60+ years, the instruments have been refined and playing techniques offer a good deal of subtlety. The Tropics Steel band actually draws from Caribbean styles such as Calypso, Reggae, Ska, Soca, pop and others. The leader is Jahbee who has played many Caribbean styles for decades, including a stint with Shangoya, popular Reggae group from the Twin Cities. Chris is a young player of the pan who has traveled to Trinidad to learn the nuances of performing the music.
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Patrons will enjoy an evening of steel drum music, a style of music originally from Trinidad and Tobago. Patrons will be exposed to different styles of music including Reggae, Ska, Soca, pop and others.
Patrons were exposed to different styles of music and enjoyed an evening of steel drum music. Outstanding comments included: "Being exposed to different types of music from other cultures is wonderful" and "Artist was very engaging and fun!" Patrons appreciated "That he invited people up to see the drums up close and even allowed them to play them."