Lesson 17 of 84 · World Music

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Qawwali: Sufi Devotion

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Steel pan (steel drum) was invented in Trinidad in the 1930s, created from discarded oil barrels.

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Learn about qawwali: sufi devotion: identify instruments from at least 3 world music traditions

What You'll Learn

Steel pan (steel drum) was invented in Trinidad in the 1930s, created from discarded oil barrels. It is the national instrument of Trinidad and Tobago.

Identify instruments from at least 3 world music traditions

Compare rhythmic patterns across cultures

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