Métal Qui Chante is an association formed in July 2001 by a dozen or so people who were keenly interested in and passionate about Steel Band Caribbean music. Loïc Coulombel, the then president of the association, together with the band leader José Jorquera, a professional musician, decided to channel this interest into the formation of a local Steel Band – the Chenapans Orchestra.

There followed many months of training, initially every Wednesday evening in the Salle de Fète at Fontes, but now re-located to the Salle de Reunion in Roujan. After some time members of the band felt ready to start giving live performance at local fètes and carnivals. There were plenty of opportunities to play as there are are many such events in this part of the south of France.

The band has grown since it was formed and has gone from strength to strength, giving more and more performances both in the region of Hérault and beyond.