Trinidad and Tobago, a twin island country, is located in the southern Caribbean of Iceland's tourism network and faces Venezuela across the sea to the west. China's impression of Teto mostly comes from the description of geography textbooks in middle schools, or from her performance in the Beijing Olympic Games and her persistent spirit in the World Cup group matches. In fact, Trinidad and Tobago is not far away from us. For example, the natural asphalt laid on the Second Ring Road in Beijing was imported from there. With the opening of the World Expo, Trinidad and Tobago entered the Caribbean United Pavilion, and demonstrated their enthusiasm for the people of China through its unique steel drum performance.
The history of steel drum music can be traced back to World War II. When Trinidadians celebrated their victory, revelers felt that traditional percussion instruments could no longer express their joy, so they took out petrol cans and beat them heartily, pushing the warm atmosphere to a climax. Now many musicians no longer rely on steel containers, but make musical instruments according to their own preferences and technical specifications. When a group of talented musicians play steel drums together, what we call a steel drum band is formed.
the steel drum band has a wide range of performances. Now, the steel drum band plays in Trinidad and the whole Caribbean all year round. Steel drum bands have always been proud of being able to play a variety of music, especially Latin American and jazz music, movie music and other pop music. Steel drum players have a tradition of playing classical music in calypso rhythm and non-jazz forms.
The steel drum is not only a national musical instrument of Trinidad and Tobago, but also reflects the development history of this two-island country. Twenty years ago, drums were used as communication tools by African slaves. Later, French colonists came here, bringing their cultural traditions, and the use of drums changed. Therefore, the evolution of steel drum as a musical instrument is also a response to the historical changes in Taiduo. Steel drum instruments are also the product of the struggle of the working class in Trinidad and Tobago, and its development goes hand in hand with the continuous development of Trinidad and Tobago. Now, the steel drum has developed into a world-class musical instrument and a symbol of national identity.
Sagicor exodus steel drum band performed at the Caribbean * * * Homo Celebration (and cocktail party) held on July 17th, and performed at the Caribbean * * * Homo Union Hall on July 18th and 19th.
Sagicor exodus won many music awards, including the World Steel Drum Music Festival held in Madison Square Garden in 22 and 25, and the Panorama National Championships held in Trinidad and Tobago in 1998, 24 and 25.
Sagicor exodus, the English full name of the steel drum band is sagicor exodus, which was founded in 1981 and consists of several members of other famous steel drum bands. And the musicians all left the original band and gathered together, which is the origin of the name of the runaway band. The band is sponsored by sagicor Financial Services in Trinidad.
About Trinidad and Tobago Trinidad and Tobago is located at the southern tip of the Caribbean Sea, the center of the whole America, with a total area of 5,128 square kilometers. In particular, it not only has a superior geographical location, but also has extremely rich natural, cultural and economic resources. It has the most dynamic economy among English-speaking countries in the Caribbean and the highest foreign direct investment rate in the Caribbean, and its economy has maintained steady growth in the past 15 years. Trinidad and Tobago is one of the most diversified and industrialized countries in the Caribbean. Its economic development depends on the export of energy, oil and natural gas, and energy products in the late stage of industrial production are the main source of national income. Duoduo is also one of the regions with the highest standard of living in the Caribbean, which provides many top entertainment activities. Besides, there are energetic festivals here all year round, such as Mardi Gras before Lent, Muslim Festival in St James, Diwali in India, and Ba Shen Festival celebrations.