• · 3 Steelpan bands receive the T&T Chaconia Medal Gold for their cultural contributions:
  • Desperadoes (1992)
  • Renegades (1992)
  • Invaders (1996)
• Global recognition of Steelpan bands: In 2000, the World Steelband Music Festival is held in POS and features bands from the Caribbean, as well as Europe and USA

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