Category Archives: Music

The Storming

Posted on April 24, 2016 by agogo22

Manchester School of Samba as part of The Storming by Humberto Vélez, an event at the former Cornerhouse for Home in 2015.

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The Power of Music

Posted on December 22, 2015 by agogo22
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Samba de Viola

Posted on January 14, 2015 by agogo22

Samba de Viola from Playing For Change on Vimeo.

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NHS299 Sunday 29th September 2013

Posted on October 1, 2013 by agogo22

The Musicians Union Bateria uplifting the crowd of 50.000 to 70,000 protesters at the Save Our NHS Rally to protest the way the Conservative Party has treated it and the country on the first day of their Party Conference this … Continue reading →

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The Rhythm The City 7pm

Posted on August 13, 2013 by agogo22

We receive a steady stream of enquiries at the moment asking whether new people can join Manchester School of Samba (MSS). The answer is a most affirmative yes (rather than “yes but…”). We enjoy the excellent, energetic and accessible choreography … Continue reading →

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Wonderland | A Short Form Doc on Creative Commerce

Posted on July 22, 2013 by agogo22

Wonderland | A Short Form Doc on Creative Commerce from Eskimo on Vimeo.

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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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SYNDROMES – a short film by Kristoffer Borgli & The Golden Filter

Posted on April 1, 2013 by agogo22

SYNDROMES – a short film by Kristoffer Borgli & The Golden Filter from The Golden Filter on Vimeo.

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Natalia Paruz – The Saw Lady : The Back of the Busk

Posted on January 19, 2013 by agogo22
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Manchester School of Samba – for DrumOff.TV

Posted on January 10, 2013 by agogo22

Some of Manchester School of Samba mucking about for DrumOff.TV’s competition last night! We meet every week at Sacred Trinity Church on a Wednesday. Between 7 and 9.30p.m. There’s a simultaneous dance class as well… More about DrumOff.TV Here

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