Black History Month 2020: Winston “Spree” Simon

It’s really difficult to trace the origin of the very first steelpan or steel drum. Many historians believe it dates back to the days of slavery.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ But what we do know is that the tenor pan or ping pong steelpan is the invention and brainchild of Winston “Spree” Simon. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ And yes [...]