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This book chronicles the origin and evolution of the Steel Band orchestra and its diffusion in the Caribbean and beyond with special attention given to the nature of its origin and its spatial movement within the culture. The Steel Band was created by descendants of African Captives in the Caribbean who struggled to retain some elements of their culture while simultaneously rejecting elements of the captive culture that controlled their lives for three centuries.

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Over the years Dr. Parris has taught countless courses in geography, but has always maintained his research interest in the Steel Band. The result is this book, it is the outcome of more than forty years of interest in the emergence, growth, development and spread of this musical phenomenon. Like an explorer, Parris maps all elements of this process...Parris' exploration makes his work original and refreshing. (Dr. D. Elliott Parris, Chair, Department of Behavioral Sciences & Human Services, Bowie State University)

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Dr. Ralph L, Parris holds a Ph.D. in Geography with specialization in Latin America and the Caribbean from the University of Sarasota. His research interest has taken him to practically all of the Caribbean Islands, Africa, South America, South East Asia, Central America, and Europe.

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