Esso Trinidad Tripoli Steel Band - Documentary by Van Dyke Parks

[Pan Times]

Take a trip back in time with one of the most successful steel bands the history of Trinidad and Tobago.

“The greatest group I’ve ever had the privilege to produce.”
Van Dyke Parks 

The film by the world renown director, producer and musician, Van Dyke Parks,  follows the Grammy Award-nominated Esso Trinidad Steel Drum Band from Carnival Trinidad through their historic 1971 American tour.

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[clevoy depradine]

This is an all too familiar story. Indulge for a moment and enjoy the nostalgia of this band, Esso Trinidad Tripoli All Stars. Their struggle, their sound, their style, the fashions and their selections. Versatile and varied....From an oil drum to a steel drum, a Steelband to a Steel Orchestra. History preserved.

[sherman allison fyfe]

Didn't have time 2 watch entire thing,but was a joy to see Charchy,Frank,Untin,Boboy,Fat Keith,Mervyn and Leiba and the others,some who have gone on enjoying themselves representing T&T and the national instrument. Cecil I'm sure seeing those guys brought back fond memories for you. Hope to be able to watch it in its entirety.