Caribbean music celebrated at steelband showcase
The second annual Western Canada Steelband Showcase welcomed artists from New York, the Cayman Islands and across the country to celebrate and enjoy steelpan music.
Originating from Trinidad and Tobago, steelpans are heard throughout Caribbean music.
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Danielle George, organizer of the Western Canada Steelband Showcase, is seen at the event on July 12, 2025. (CTV News Edmonton/Galen McDougall)
Showcase organizer Danielle George said people will often think of Toronto when they think of steelpan music in Canada.
'I thought this would be a great event to get some eyes on this side of Canada and bring all the steelbands together and showcase what they can do,' said George.
Bands from Saskatchewan, B.C., Lethbridge, Calgary and Edmonton filled the day's lineup.
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Soloists from Toronto, New York and the Cayman Islands also played.
George said people often think there are only a couple of steelbands in western Canada.
'We have quite a bit over here.'
The showcase's inaugural year had close to 500 people in attendance.
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