Trinidad All Steel Percussion Orchestra

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Trinidad All Steel Percussion Orchestra

musical ensemble

Also known as: TASPO

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…formation in 1950 of the Trinidad All Steel Percussion Orchestra (TASPO), a government-sponsored ensemble that brought together prominent players from different neighbourhood bands. Most of the musicians were well-known pan tuners, including Ellie Mannette of the band Invaders, Anthony Williams of North Stars, and others. The TASPO members enjoyed productive…
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…formation in 1950 of the Trinidad All Steel Percussion Orchestra (TASPO), a government-sponsored ensemble that brought together prominent players from different neighbourhood bands. Most of the musicians were well-known pan tuners, including Ellie Mannette of the band Invaders, Anthony Williams of North Stars, and others. The TASPO members enjoyed productive…
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