The Steel Drum is one of the newest acoustic instrument to be developed. Since its initial creation in the 1930’s i Trinidad, it has evolved into a family of instrument voices with different ensembles and a worldwide following. Use these links to start your exploration of this instrument.
BBC – Brief History of the Steel Drum
Comprehensive Website on Steel Drums
Video of Steel Drum Progenitor – Tambu Bamboo
Detailed Article by National Geographic – videos, photos, information about Panorama.