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Congrats to our graduates from our steel pan program from the beginner, intermediate and pro level 2 classes at
03/02/2026

Congrats to our graduates from our steel pan program from the beginner, intermediate and pro level 2 classes at

TB to our Black History Month feature-Thank you again calgary for featuring our Tempo steel pan program at
03/02/2026

TB to our Black History Month feature
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Thank you again calgary for featuring our Tempo steel pan program at

03/02/2026

Last year's Black History Month feature on our program and students
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Huge Thank you to CTV Calgary for featuring our Tempo Steel Pan Classes exclusively at the
We are so thrilled to showcase our students, music program and culture!!!
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Last year for Black History Month we were so grateful for for featuring our MRU steel pan program and students •Thank y...
03/02/2026

Last year for Black History Month we were so grateful for for featuring our MRU steel pan program and students
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Thank you CTV Calgary for featuring our steel pan classes at

02/22/2026

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Sweetness…

02/22/2026

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my mummy used to take me to St James Amphitheater religiously growing up to watch these very characters — so many details & characters I didn’t get a chance to squeeze in still! But page has in detail vids for more ✨

Wa was your fave character growing up? Which ones you love that I missed?

Repost from • : February is Black History Month, and this is an education-forward celebration.🎉Many people know these n...
02/22/2026

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: February is Black History Month, and this is an education-forward celebration.🎉

Many people know these names.
Fewer people know their Caribbean roots‼️

This carousel highlights pioneers: influential figures across activism, music, sports, literature, business, and culture who are often taught as “American icons”, without acknowledging the Caribbean lineage that shaped their worldview, values, and leadership.

From civil rights leaders to cultural innovators, these individuals were FIRSTs in many ways - and they reflect the deep and ongoing impact of the Caribbean diaspora on U.S. history and global culture.

🗣️This is not a list of every famous Caribbean figure in the U.S. It is just a few of those who did something first that no one else had ever done.

👉🏼Swipe through to learn.
Read the blog for the full breakdown of all 21 individuals.
Link in bio.

CaribbeanDiaspora UntoldHistory CulturalLineage EducationMatters

02/22/2026

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How Steelpan Started, as told by pan pioneer Oscar Pyle:

Oscar Pyle, also known as "Bogart," was an iconic captain of the Casablanca Steelband in Belmont, Trinidad, during the 1940s and 1950s.

He is regarded as a pioneering steelbandsman who played a crucial role in the early, tumultuous, and highly competitive era of steelpan.

Pyle active in the era when the instrument was evolving from everyday objects like oil drums, buckets, and dustbins.

He famously noted that the steelband was deeply rooted in politics, stating, "The steelband comes from the politics".

For his contribution to the development of the steelband, Pyle was awarded a Public Service Medal of Merit (Gold) in 1974.

📽️ Excerpt from The Rhythm in Steel (1995):
https://youtu.be/Cf8phN6Xulk?si=9C4RjO0ZNxMBWePW

02/22/2026

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Dr. Eric Williams and the 1973 Pan Consultation Programme: A Turning Point in Steelpan History

In 1973, Dr. Eric Williams, Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, officially opened the Pan Consultation Programme, a landmark initiative in the history of the steelpan movement.

The national consultation on the Steelband brought together representatives from approximately 80 steelbands from across Trinidad and Tobago. This consultation was designed to confront pressing issues facing the steelband fraternity and the future of the instrument and its practitioners.

Originating in working-class communities and once viewed with social stigma, steelpan had started to gain broader recognition as a legitimate and important art form. However, despite its growing popularity, many steelbands struggled with essentials like sponsorship, revenue generation, contracts and organisational stability. It was within this environment that the Pan Consultation Programme convened to give the steelband community a platform to discuss structural support and strategic growth.

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02/22/2026

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😊The steelpan is the only acoustic instrument invented in the 20th century, and it was born right here in Trinidad and Tobago! 🇹🇹 It is our national instrument and a powerful symbol of Trinbagonian creativity, resilience, and unstoppable pride. From oil drums to global stages, the steelpan tells the story of our strength, our culture, and our sweet sound.
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is a musician originally from Trinidad, currently based in St Thomas 🇻🇮
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Happy New Year From everyone at TEMPO Looking forward to more exciting adventures in 2026!
01/03/2026

Happy New Year From everyone at TEMPO
Looking forward to more exciting adventures in 2026!

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