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Funny Brazilian expressions!
A Brazilian… man doesn’t ‘have sex’, he dips the cookie. Or, he drowns the goose doesn’t ‘give up’ or ‘retire’, he hangs his football boots doesn’t ‘get drunk’, he puts his foot inside a jackfruit doesn’t ‘have a problem’, he is fried isn’t … Continue reading
Stratum
What a whirlwind crazy 9 months. I spent the last 9 months creating new work for a duo show with the fantastically talented Naomi Scheck. She asked me if I would be interested in exhibiting my work with her and … Continue reading
Some interesting facts!
There is Ronaldo da Silva prison in Santa Rita Do Sapucai, Brazil allows inmates to pedal stationary bicycles that power street lights in a nearby city in exchange for reduced sentences. In another program, prisons is Brazil offer their prisoners … Continue reading
Candomblé & Reading Spiritual Signs Courtesy of Medeiros
I traveled to Brazil on my twenty-second birthday and Candomblé — admittedly, spirituality in general — was something I tended to dismiss as folkloric and time-wasting before then. I attended a primary Catholic school and have lasting memories of corrupting … Continue reading
Posted in General
Tagged afro-brazilian, Brasil, Brazil, Candomblé, catholic school, catholicism, christianity, divination, initiation, josé medeiros, macumba, medeiros, ritual, umbanda
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Samba de Viola
Samba de Viola from Playing For Change on Vimeo.
Whitworth Weekending
We were brought in to lead the crowd from the various delights happening in Whitworth Park to mark the first time the Art Gallery closes in 125 years (whilst they build a huge extension to the building) as part of … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Dance, Drumming, Manchester
Tagged Art, Brasil, brazilian style, Choreography, creatives, Culture, dance, drum, Manchester, rhythm, samba, Urban, Whitworth Art Gallery
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A rather excellent resource…
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
Posted in Brazil, Carnival, Maracatu
Tagged Brasil, Brazil, brazilian style, Carnaval, Choreography, drum, Urban
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The Rhythm The City 7pm
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
Posted in Art, Carnival, Dance, Drumming, Manchester, MSS, Music, Salford, urban
Tagged Art, Brasil, Brazil, brazilian style, Carnaval, Choreography, creatives, Culture, dance, drum, Festival, film, Manchester, Manchester Day Parade, MSS, rhythm, Rio, Urban, Walk The Plank
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A New Square for Salford!
Last night Manchester School of Samba helped inaugurate a new square in Salford (the older sister of Manchester right next door) close to city centre Manchester. Last night we looked like this: Photos courtesy of Andy Salmon, part of Chapel … Continue reading
Posted in Manchester, Salford
Tagged animation, Art, Brasil, Brazil, brazilian style, Choreography, construction, creatives, Culture, dance, drum, Manchester, MSS, rhythm, samba, Technology, Urban
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