Turning nothing into something: the history of the steel pan

Jaigan McKenley-Mcdonald shares the history of steel pan: where it originated from, why it is the sound of carnival and how it connects him to his own Trinidadian heritage.
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Jaigan McKenley-Mcdonald shares the history of steel pan: where it originated from, why it is the sound of carnival and how it connects him to his own Trinidadian heritage.
Produced by: Kiah Welsh
Edited by: Eve Krogman
Camera Op: Kyle Dyxhoorn
In Association with Creator Network
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[@fabiobrondi8199]

Beautiful. The steel drum's sound is so unique.

[@julianroldan5245]

thank you for making this

[@sashaknight5142]

As others have pointed out, yeah it was oil drums and not trash cans. Still, great video and I can tell he really loves the art. This really brought me back to high school, playing in the steel drum band

[@alphasalazar2490]

Very nice 👍 thank you for sharing your story abd history 👏

[@melanatedking868]

Empty Oil drums 🛢 not trash cans😅

[@Bonniethecreative]

Boyyyy steel pans were made from left over oil drums from the US after world war two...not trash cans.. and you never come Trinidad? Just 🤫🤫😂