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Pamberi Steel Orchestra
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 Pamberi Steel Orchestra, formed in July 1980 in San Juan,
is considered one of the most promising and innovative bands
coming out of Trinidad, the birthplace of the Pan and the
Steelband. Pamberi has the solid reputation of a band committed,
through a programme of experimentation and research to the
xploration of new horizons in steelband music. Pamberi Steel
Orchestra broke new ground and created quite an impact by
introducing the classical music of contemporary composers into
steelband music in Trinidad. In its quest to establish new
parameters for steelband music, Pamberi has experimented
regularly with original compositions. Their touring programme is
very impressive, for two consecutive years, in 1981 and 1982
Pamberi toured Europe (France, Italy, Switzerland) and appeared
in major festivals and impromptu concerts. In 1993 Pamberi Steel
Orchestra was the special guest of the opening event Landmark
Plaza and the first Dockyard GArden Summer Festival organized in
July 1993 in Yokohama (Japan). Since then, Pamberi has been to
Japan six times.The Steel Pan The steelpan is not only heralded as one of the main attractions during Carnival in Trinidad, bit it is also the only acoustic musical instrument invented in the 20th Century. A drum, made from steel, played with two rubber tipped sticks, offering the full chromatic scale of notes. A melodic percussion with incredible versatility, capable of playing heated calypsos, soft jazz, intricate classic... Born in the late 1930's in the island of Trinidad, in the West Indies, the African descendants , in a spirit of rebellion and freedom to express the music ringing in their heads, started beating on pieces of metal. Today the steel pan is a very sophisticated musical instrument. So... take your time and discover this amazing series which carries you through the realms of the steel pan. |
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