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The History of the Steel Band


Book Description
The steel pan is the only musical instrument to have been invented in the 20th century. The story begins in Trinidad, in the Caribbean, where the people first begin to use all kinds of metal objects to make music. They collected a wide variety of assorted tins and shaped them and tuned them until they were turned into musical instruments. From Trinidad, the mighty steel orchestra has spread across... More
Book Information
PublisherTamarind Books
BindingHardcover (2 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of Pages56
ISBN-101870516745
ISBN-13978-1870516747
Publication Date10/07/2008
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About Michael La Rose (Author) : Michael La Rose is a published author. A published credit of Michael La Rose is History of the Steel Band.
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About Verna Wilkins (Author) : Verna Wilkins is a published author of children's books. Some of the published credits of Verna Wilkins include Finished Being Four, Dave and the Tooth Fairy, Are We There Yet?, and Boots for a Brides... more
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About Lynne Willey (Illustrator) : Lynne Willey is a published author and an illustrator of children's books. Some of the published credits of Lynne Willey include Time to Get Up, I Don't Eat Toothpaste Anymore! (Tamarind Books), Are W... more
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