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The Brute Force Steel Band from Antigua in the West Indies, circa 1965.

Sounds of Rebellion: How Steelpan Defied Authority

Ted Goslin - May 15, 2025

Hands playing a hand pan.

The Evolution of the Handpan

Ted Goslin - March 15, 2025

Basics of Steelpan: History of the Steelpan Instrument

Ted Goslin - February 15, 2025

Ken "Professor" Philmore plays his tenor pan.

Top 10 Steelpan Improvisors of All Time

Ted Goslin - February 8, 2025

5 books you should read on the steelpan instrument laid out in a creative layout

5 Books You Should Read to Learn more About Steelpan

Ted Goslin - February 12, 2023

The Take

Get to know the best on the steelpan scene with our top picks for players, albums, books and more.

top ten pannists

Top 10 Most Innovative Steelpan Artists of All Time

Ted Goslin - July 15, 2020

Top 5 Classic Pop Tunes That Include Steelpan

Camilo Cedeno - January 15, 2017

Six-bass steelpans

Basics of Steelpan: Instruments in the Steelpan Family

Sachelle Thomas - March 9, 2021

Video of the month

Considered by many one of the greatest steelpan artists of all time, here is the late Robert Greenidge performing solo steelpan with a medley of different songs, including "Something" by The Beatles and "Summertime" by George Gershwin. Greenidge passed away in June 2026.

What We're Listening To...

Enjoy two of our favorite playlists with some of the most popular songs featuring steelpan. Each playlist is carefully curated by our editorial staff to give you the hottest steelpan tracks for the moment.