31. Steel bands were large orchestras of these drums, and were banned by the British colonial authorities.32. Under a hot sun these skins dried tight, like a steel band , thus enslaving them forever. 33. A steel band strikes up sweet pan music. 34. They use a steel band or ring, coated with a diamond abrasive, attached by nickel electroplating. 35. Sharpe was born in a panyard in Port of Spain, where his cousin led a steel band . 36. One stage held a 100-piece steel band . 37. Schools, neighborhoods and villages have their own steel bands rehearsing in what are called " panyards ." 38. The track does not have real links, but consists of an internal steel band , embedded in rubber. 39. Enjoy a tantalizing beach barbecue while kicking back and listening to a steel band play reggae music. 40. The pit props and steel bands are not for show, but to hold up the mine roof.