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Brooklyn, New York, USA - The West Indian Labor Day Carnival Parade in New York takes place in the borough of Brooklyn, and draws millions of participants and viewers each year. With that in mind, let’s spend this #BlackMusicSunday traveling to Trinidad and Tobago, to explore the roots of steel pan bands and the instrument that has made carnival band music a global phenomenon—while also moving off of the streets and into concert venues.
....I realized that of all the many instruments I’ve featured in this series, I have never highlighted the steel pan, which has a fascinating history, and a global appeal.
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