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On the Caribbean islands of Trinidad and Tobago, freed African slaves and their descendants have dominated the population and cultural life, although they absorbed elements of colonial influence. One of the most identifiable aspects of local black culture is a music form called calypso, which has been associated with pre-Lenten carnival celebrations. Primarily known as a vocal music form based on the African praise song tradition, calypso music also includes carnival parade bands that consist of steel drum bands (tuned instruments made from oil drums).
"Dollar" performed by the Red Stripe Ebony Steel Band, from Fire and Steel: Various Steelbands (Cat.# World Circuit WCD-032) (p)1992 World Circuit. All rights reserved.
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