Steelpan & Carnival History in Pictures: Tripoli Steel Orchestra
Global - Gerome Bhola of Marabella in Southern Trinidad shared a few images from an old collection, relative to the world-famous Tripoli Steel Orchestra participating in carnival in pre-1958 Port-of-Spain, Trinidad. The pictures were taken by his father Neville Bhola, a carnival aficionado.
When Steel Talks is pleased to share the images, below, with the global steelpan community.
Tripoli Steel Orchestra - pre-1958
Tripoli Steel Orchestra - pre-1958
Carnival in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad - pre-1958
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This group's history goes back to 1942; present leader Hugh Borde took command in 1951 and pioneered the development of the modern steel drum orchestra. Over the course of 16 albums, the Trinidad Tripoli Steelband has pursued a blend of soca, calypso and reggae. Borde was given a Golden Medal of Merit in 1986 by Ronald Reagan. The group's most recent release, hotlikefire, appeared on Schoolkids' Records.
