All Stars steel orchestra - steelband group at practice
Trinidad, the big island, is renowned for the unique invention of the musical instrument called the "steel pan". Here is one of the largest bands with over 100 pan musicians.
From the Caribbean to Western Cape province January 27th 2015 Fourteen days to go....
I haven't been this excited for quite some time... and it's not just because I will soon be travelling. I have done that for years and always loved doing it. This time it's because I'm going somewhere I never dreamed I'd visit - to the African continent.
Now, here I am on the threshold - soon to be climbing the steps to board the aircraft. Wow!!
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Central America Caribbean » Trinidad & Tobago » Tobago » Lowlands The islands came under British control in the 19th century; independence was granted in 1962. The country is one of the most prosperous in the Caribbean thanks largely to petroleum and natural gas production and processing. Tourism, mostly in Tobago,... ... read more