Steel band 2 Flashcards
Who left the oil drums behind in Trinidad when?
US NAVY in WW2
How has Steel band been changed over the years?
In the beginning it was mainly delinquents, who now pan is a highly respected art, and takes alot of energy and talent to play
Why did the police arrest people in the early days of gang development?
Gang related violence
How does boogsie Sharpe create his music??
From head to toe he doesn’t write anything down
What does Boogsie Sharpe think about while creating?
He thinks about the savannah
Why was the Steel hand association so important?
It brought different pan groups and gangs together, less fighting and made them fought through music competition instead
What did TASPO stand for?
TASPO stands for
Trinidad All Steel Pan Percussion Orchestra, joined from the best players from all the bands, joined to form an all star group that learned..
Theory
How to read
Traveled overseas to promote pan worldwide
Who was the red army?
One of the worst gang Steel bands in Trinidad, known for fighting and rioting
How is Toronto & Trinidad similar?
Both multicultural
When was the first panorama competition held?
1963
How many Steel drums have Ellie creates?
7 different types of pan layouts
What is the name of the Ellies streel drum that was stolen from him?
The barracuda
Who is lieutenant griffin and why is he important to the development of steel pan?
Taught the group overseas to different countries, propelled the pan movement forward
What is the Trinidad name for soprano
Tenor
What is the Trinidad name for tenor
Double seconds
