Trinidad and Tobago
- Language
- English
- Anthem
- Forged from the Love of Liberty
- Duration
- 1:15
- Status
- “Forged From the Love of Liberty” officially remains the national anthem of Trinidad and Tobago since its adoption in 1962.
Trinidad and Tobago National Anthem History
Forged from the Love of Liberty
Originally composed by Patrick Castagne for the West Indies Federation, “Forged From the Love of Liberty” was reworked after the federation's 1962 dissolution. It was subsequently chosen as the national anthem for Trinidad and Tobago, first played on its independence day.
Trinidad and Tobago
Forged from the Love of Liberty
History timeline
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Prior to 1962
Patrick Castagne composes "A Song for Federation" for the proposed West Indies Federation.
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1962
The West Indies Federation is dissolved, partly due to Trinidad and Tobago seeking independence.
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1962
Castagne reworks his original song, adapting the text for Trinidad and Tobago's national anthem contest.
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1962
His reworked composition, “Forged From the Love of Liberty”, is selected as the winning entry.
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August 31, 1962
The anthem is played for the first time as Trinidad and Tobago gains independence.
Trinidad and Tobago's national anthem was originally composed for a different political entity, the West Indies Federation, which dissolved before the country achieved independence.