Category Archives: Brazil

MSS play Acoustic Amnesty!

Posted on December 4, 2014 by agogo22

We are playing this next week (despite the fact they can’t get our name right)!

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CALTROPe project

Posted on October 22, 2014 by agogo22
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A rather excellent resource…

Posted on August 28, 2013 by agogo22

A Vic Firth Lesson Series with Scott Kettner from his book, “MARACATU FOR DRUMSET AND PERCUSSION,” available through Hal Leonard Publications. ENTER TO WIN an autographed copy of Scott’s book, American Classic® 5A drumsticks, and Vic Firth High-Fidelity Earplugs! Click … Continue reading →

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Manchester Day Parade 2013

Posted on June 5, 2013 by agogo22

We have been busy preparing for the biggest parade of the year here in my home city of Manchester, The Manchester Day Parade. Modelled on American and Irish events it aims to celebrate the communities, diversity and creativity of the … Continue reading →

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Unidos de Vila Isabel campeã do Carnival do Rio 2013/Vila Isabel Carnival Champions 2013

Posted on February 14, 2013 by agogo22
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Debilitating drought devastates Brazil – Features – Al Jazeera English/Worst drought in 50 years in the Northeast of Brazil – Deep Brazil

Posted on December 11, 2012 by agogo22

Serrita, Brazil – Djalma Sedrim worked his entire life to build up his cattle ranch and livelihood, only to see the worst drought in a half century dry it all up in a matter of months. The 75-year-old rancher had … Continue reading →

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Roots of Capoeira Crowd Funding Appeal

Posted on December 9, 2012 by agogo22

Help them out here Angolan Roots of Capoeira

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Hillside Beauties

Posted on November 13, 2012 by agogo22

Hillside Beauties from julia kurc on Vimeo.

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Afoxé Oyá Alaxé – Quilombo Axé (Dia de negro)

Posted on November 5, 2012 by agogo22
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Music from Portugal/Brazil – Rodrigo Leão and Thiago Pethit

Posted on September 21, 2012 by agogo22

Originally posted on World Music – the Music Journey:
Rodrigo, his full name  Rodrigo Costa Leão Muñoz Miguez , is a Portuguese composer and musician. Born in Lisbon in 1964, he became known through the bands “Madredeus” and “Sétima Legião”. Thiago…

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