calypso band
Caribbean musical group
A calypso band is a musical ensemble that performs calypso, the rhythmic, often satirical music originating in Trinidad and Tobago.
These bands typically feature steel drums, percussion, and vocals, performing at carnivals, festivals, and tourist venues throughout the Caribbean: The calypso band played on the beach until sunset.
- steel drumTuned percussion from barrels
- steel panHammered metal percussion instrument
- TrinidadCaribbean island near Venezuela
- carnivalTraveling amusement attraction
- road marchMilitary long-distance walk
reggae · soca · limbo · island · island music · tropics · percussion · rhythm · pan · Harry Belafonte · Jamaica · dance · festive · cruise · rum punch · beach · tambourine · maracas
musical genre/style
calypso bandsymphony orchestra
Large ensemble for classical music
opera company · classical ensemble · chamber orchestra · string quartet · steel band