Where did the steel drum origin from?

The steel drum, also known as the steel pan, originated in Trinidad and Tobago in the early to mid-20th century. It evolved from traditional percussion instruments and was developed by Afro-Trinidadian communities as a form of musical expression. The first instruments were made from discarded oil barrels, which were tuned to produce different pitches, and the steel drum has since become a symbol of Caribbean music and culture.