'Tambrin, the Music of Tobago – A Mini Curriculum

The sister islands of Trinidad & Tobago rest a mere 52 miles apart, yet due to the value of Tobago's colonial sugar plantations, its early economy was far more reliant on African slave labor than Trinidad's. Not surprisingly, as each island developed its own unique culture, such fundamental differences in economy, ethnic composition and human experience led to wildly different artistic outcomes - i.e. 'Tambrin Music in Tobago and its far more famous cousin Calypso in Trinidad.

Why does 'Tambrin use a steel triangle, but no Steel Pan Drums, as in Calypso? How did the plantation slaves of Tobago use their music and dance to pass messages? ''Tambrin, the Music of Tobago' is a 750-word journal-style essay that provides students with a thorough introduction to one of the Caribbean region's least-known music genres. Produced in association with the Tobago Ministry of Culture and Community Development, this packet includes rare photographs of an authentic 'Tambrin performance, including band, choreography, original costumes and the traditional "heating" of instruments.

Each purchase includes:

---Tambrin, the Music of Tobago' Vocabulary List

---Tambrin, the Music of Tobago' Comprehension Quiz

---Tambrin, the Music of Tobago – Fill in the Blanks (F.I.B.S.) Worksheet

'Destination: Caribbean' is a documentary and seven-part essay series that follow one Musicologist's journey into Caribbean History. All academic materials are in English. Appropriate for all ages, though subject matter is best suited for Grades 6 and up***