New Record for Longest Steelpan MarathonCEFR B1
2 Jun 2025
Adapted from Janine Mendes-Franco, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0
Photo by Chris Boland, Unsplash
Joshua Regrello, a musician from Trinidad and Tobago, achieved a world record by playing steelpan for 31 hours. His marathon started at 6:00 a.m. on December 27, 2024, and finished at 1:00 p.m. the next day. Regrello received support from fans at WACK radio station during this long performance.
He took five-minute breaks each hour and played approximately 200 songs. His accomplishment is significant for the steelpan instrument and Trinidad and Tobago.
Difficult words
- musician — A person who plays music as their profession.
- record — An achievement recognized as the best in a category.
- performance — An event where music or art is presented to an audience.
- significant — Important or having a meaning.
- support — Help or encouragement given to someone.
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Discussion questions
- How do you think Joshua felt after playing for such a long time?
- What impact do you think this record will have on the steelpan community?
- Why is it important to support local musicians like Joshua?
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