Hell's Gate Steel Band from Antigua (early 1960's)

The legendary Hell's Gate Steel Band from Antigua was formed in 1947, and can be listed among the oldest steelbands in the world.

From their album from the mid nineteen sixties, "This is Antigua", their hit tune "Cantata" dates back to the nineteen fifties, and was one of the earliest pan recordings.

Their performance of the Hallelujah Chorus from Handel's "Massiah"won the 1964 Antigua Steel band competition,and won the band an all expenses paid trip to the New York World's Fair.

Also included is their version of "The Sound of Music"

Congratulations are in order for their successes through the years, and we salute Antigua's Hell's Gate Steelband as true Pan Pioneers.

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[dapressure23]

the First Track is "Cantata". It is an original piece by Hellsgate

[nuttyjen2244]

Hi, could you tell me the name of the first track. I have some friends who play it and they call it 'Stop-Start' I'd love to find the proper name of it for them :)