Where did the steel pan instrument originate?

The steel pan instrument originated in Trinidad and Tobago in the early 20th century. It is believed to have evolved from the tamboo bamboo, a percussion instrument made from bamboo sticks that was played by enslaved Africans in the Caribbean. As steel drums became more popular, they were adopted by other musical traditions around the world and are now played in various genres, including jazz, Latin music, and calypso.