Joshua Regrello Sets Longest Steelpan Marathon RecordCEFR A2
2 Jun 2025
Adapted from Janine Mendes-Franco, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0
Photo by Chris Boland, Unsplash
AI-assisted adaptation of the original article, simplified for language learners.
Joshua Regrello is a steelpan musician from Trinidad and Tobago. He recently set a Guinness World Record by playing the steelpan for 31 hours. This impressive marathon began on December 27, 2024, and ended on December 28. He played about 200 different songs, taking short breaks during the performance.
Many people cheered him on while he played at a radio station. The record is not only an honor for Regrello but also celebrates the steelpan, the national instrument of Trinidad and Tobago.
Difficult words
- musician — A person who plays music.
- record — An official achievement or accomplishment.
- impressive — Something that makes you admire it.
- performance — The act of singing or playing music for an audience.
- celebrates — To show happiness for an achievement.
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Discussion questions
- What do you think about setting world records?
- How does music bring people together?
- Why is the steelpan an important instrument for Trinidad and Tobago?
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