Category Archives: urban

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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Urban Jellyfish

Posted on August 4, 2013 by agogo22

After our gig at Revolućion de Cuba, Manchester last night I saw these…

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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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The German Christmas Market Competition

Posted on January 19, 2013 by agogo22

Who has the better German Christmas Market: It’s England versus Germany, Manchester versus Augsburg.

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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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Big hands oh big hands, let it be bigger and bigger

Posted on January 16, 2013 by agogo22

Big hands oh big hands, let it be bigger and bigger from RAY on Vimeo. Animation: Lei Lei Music: Li Xingyu Story: Kweichee Lam Running time: 6mins This story takes place in a city, in which all of the citizens … Continue reading →

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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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Exhibition Lovely Language

Posted on November 29, 2012 by agogo22

Exhibition Lovely Language from Ontwerpwerk on Vimeo.

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Hillside Beauties

Posted on November 13, 2012 by agogo22

Hillside Beauties from julia kurc on Vimeo.

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Saving Ancoats Hospital

Posted on November 13, 2012 by agogo22

Saving ancoats hospital from Tom Turner on Vimeo.

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Place Your Orders: Zhejiang Man Selling “Chinese Noah’s Arks”

Posted on November 11, 2012 by agogo22

Editor’s note: The following was translated and edited from a report that appeared on QQ.com’s financial news service. It concerns an entrepreneur named Yang Zongfu from Zhejiang Province who, partly inspired by the disaster film 2012, invented a globular all-purpose … Continue reading →

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Sony Music Timeline

Posted on November 4, 2012 by agogo22

Sony Music Timeline from Rob Antill on Vimeo.

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