STEEL PAN: a spiritual journey.

Whether you’re gearing up to play Mas, or reminiscing about Carnivals past, now is the perfect time to get in the Carnival spirit by streaming some of the region’s best Carnival films right to your computer.

Rodney V. Smith

April 13, 2017

STEEL PAN: a spiritual journey.

Pan is the only musical instrument invented in the 20th Century. According to legend, Winston “Spree” Simon, invented the first steel pan in 1939. It is the national instrument of Trinidad and Tobago. Developed in the backyards and streets of Port-of-Spain, the steelpan gave voice to generations of disenfranchised Black youth, and has been called a spiritual drum. We are delighted to share these four beautiful films about the Pan on CARIBBEANTALES-TV.COM!