The steel drums are used in a variety of music styles. Latin and jazz are the most common types of music using steel drums, and have been recently used in jazz fusion.The Hol … lies' (a pop group) 1967 song Carrie Anne used steel drums as well.2 people found this useful.he steel drums are used in a variety of music styles. Latin and jazz are the most common types of music using steel drums, and have been recently used in jazz fusion. The Hol … lies' (a pop group) 1967 song Carrie Anne used steel drums as well. 2 people found this useful.