Invaders Steelband - 1950

The Invaders Steelband is one of the oldest steel bands formed in Trinidad and Tobago. Ellie Mannette, a pan pioneer, formed the band in the early 1940s, according to Discogs.com. The band first took to the road on V-J Day celebrations in 1945. This post lists some of Mr. Mannette's achievements. 

• Mr. Mannette was a member of the Invaders Steelband during the early 1950s.
• Started in 1940, Invaders is the World’s Oldest Existing Steelband
• The Holder of The Chaconia Medal (Gold)—Trinidad and Tobago’s premium national award (Saturday 31st August 1996)
• A Proclamation from New York City
• An Award from the Port of Spain Co-operation in recognition of the band’s contribution to the development of Steelband
• The Northern Region of Pantrinbago presented the band with an award in recognition of their contribution to the development of the steelpan on August 19th, 2007.
• Through its founder, Ellie Mannette, the drum shape was converted from convex to concave which is used today
• Experimented with the 55-gallon oil drum in place of biscuit tins
• Created six of the nine instruments in the steelpan family, perfected the uniqueness of note blends on each pan, and was the first to wrap rubber on pan sticks
• Was the first band to burn the steel pan as a step in its creation, which is standard procedure today
• Renowned for having the sweetest-sounding pans, especially in the middle range with a distinct sound
• Considered the top J’Ouvert Steel Band
• They emerged victorious in the inaugural Sagicor seven-a-side pan competition in Barbados in May 2005, securing 346 points, a significant lead of 29 points.
• Performed at every single Panorama Competition since the competition’s inception in 1963
• "Invaders" was the First Steelband to receive corporate sponsorship (Shell, Trintoc, Petrotrin, BWIA, Caribbean Airlines).
• Currently, "Invaders" stands as one of the few steel bands still residing in their original location.
• They have successfully petitioned the Trinidad and Tobago Government to designate their home as a national heritage site.
• Source: http://www.invaders-tt.com/achievements.html

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