UnknownThe University of the West Indies, St Augustine Campus, Trinidad and Tobago2015-09-212015-09-2125-Sep-88"The Steelpan: The Only New Musical Instrument Developed This Century and It Came from Trinidad and Tobago." Republic Day Supplement. 25 Sept. 1988: 6. Print.https://hdl.handle.net/2139/40487This is a brief history and evolution of the steelpan, from crude, painted steeldrums to the sophistry of chrome-plated pans. While there is some controversy as to the exact start of the steelband, the pan is the only new musical instrument developed in this century and Trinidad and Tobago's contribution to the world of music.This material is protected under Copyright Act of Trinidad and Tobago. You may use the digitized material for private study, scholarship, or research.Steel drum (Musical instrument) -- Trinidad and Tobago -- HistorySteel band music -- Trinidad and TobagoSteel bands (Music) -- Trinidad and Tobago