Callaloo Steel Drum Band from Chicago, IL
Will travel up to 100 miles
- Avg 5.0 | 22 Reviews
- 37 Verified Bookings
- Member Since 2015
- 7 Awards & Badges
- Virtual Services Offered
- Accepts Online Payment
- Starting at $175 per event
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Live steelpan music for your event is a great idea! I was in Trinidad in February 2018 performing in Panorama (the nationally televised steelband competition) with the Silver Stars and have been playing steelpan for over thirty years. I play popular songs with an island theme, traditional calypso music (Harry Belefonte), Bob Marley, Jimmy Buffett and original compositions in Latin and Caribbean styles. If there are any songs you'd like to hear, I can add them to my set list with advance notice. Full Band Info: Callaloo is the best world fusion steel pan group performing original compositions in Chicago. Scott Johnson, composer/arranger, began writing music for Callaloo that was built on strong, sophisticated Latin/Caribbean rhythms and recently began exploring and incorporating other styles, that, when fused, have proven to deliver a powerful musical experience. The percussion based group employs an amalgam of instruments – steel pan, marimba, ethnic percussion, drum set, nylon string guitar, electric and acoustic bass – while combining composed, orchestrated parts with improvisation. The percussionists switch instruments from song to song adding to the visual element of their performance. Callaloo has endeavored to elevate the steel pan from its novelty status by using it as the primary melodic voice in a variety of settings. In dedicating themselves to achieving the highest standards of composing, performance, improvising, and recording, Callaloo has chosen to label themselves as artistic, inspirational entertainment.
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Review by Molly B.
Corporate Function•Reviewed on September 30, 2024•From Lockport, IL
Callaloo:
Thank you for the fantastic 5-star review Molly!Review by Bruce W.
Private Party•Reviewed on July 20, 2024•From Merrillville, IN
Callaloo:
Thank you for the amazing review Bruce!Review by Kyle G.
Community Event•Reviewed on July 19, 2024•From Greenfield, WI
Callaloo:
Thanks for the great review Kyle!Awards & Badges
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- Jamaican Farewell | Harry Belefonte
- Yellow Bird | Harry Belefonte
- Three Little Birds | Bob Marley
- Jammin' | Bob Marley
- One Love | Bob Marley
- Calypso Queen | Calypso Rose
- Jump in the Line | Harry Belefonte
- I'm Yours | Jason Mraz
- Margaritaville | Jimmy Buffett
- Stir It Up | Bob Marley
- Rum and Coca Cola | The Andrews Sisters
- Don't Worry, Be Happy | Bobby McFerrin
- Old Lady Walk a Mile and a Half | Lord Kitchener
- Oye Como Va | Santana
- Linstead Market | Jamaican Folk Song
- I Shot The Sheriff | Bob Marley
- St. Thomas | Sonny Rollins
- The Everywhere Calypso | Sonny Rollins
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