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Brazil always drumming my heart
Today, I woke up to the sounds of the Bateria which was the perfect alarm to get me up in the morning. As carnival draws closer this will be a very familiar sound as samba schools take to the streets … Continue reading
Posted in General
Tagged Brazil, budget, Carnaval, cheap travel, money saving, Rio de Janeiro, rio de janeiro carnival, travel, travel for less, travelista, wanderlust
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Reintegrate in ‘s-Hertogenbosch
One of the things I have to face, though I grew up here, is things that changed over the last 5 years. For reintegration I thought, lets get involved in a school activity. Two reasons, i get to know the … Continue reading
The Chestnut Fair arrives in Portimão
It’s Chestnut Time again! The annual St Martin’s Fair has arrived at the Parque de Feiras e Exposições in Portimão and runs every day until the 15th November. The 11th of November in Portugal is the Dia da São Martinho – the … Continue reading
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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Manchester Day Parade 2013
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
Posted in Art, Brazil, Carnival, Costume, Dance, Drumming, European, Fashion, Manchester, Maracatu, MSS, Music, Native American, Percussion, Salford, urban
Tagged animation, Art, Brazil, brazilian style, Carnaval, Choreography, construction, costumes, creatives, Culture, dance, Manchester Day Parade, samba, Urban, Walk The Plank
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Working Hard
Posted in Art, Carnival, Costume, Drumming, MSS
Tagged Art, brazilian style, Carnaval, creatives, drum, Manchester, Manchester Day Parade, MSS, Urban
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Unidos de Vila Isabel campeã do Carnival do Rio 2013/Vila Isabel Carnival Champions 2013
Posted in Brazil, Carnival
Tagged Art, Brasil, Brazil, brazilian style, Carnaval, Choreography, creatives, dance, drum, samba
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Afoxé Oyá Alaxé – Quilombo Axé (Dia de negro)
Posted in Brazil, Dance, Drumming, Music, Percussion, Religion, Spirituality
Tagged Africa, animation, Art, Brasil, Brazil, brazilian style, Carnaval, Choreography, Culture, dance, drum, rhythm, Urban
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Picture of a Thought
Stimulate more of your brain at once… Picture of a thought from Per Byhring on Vimeo.
Posted in Art, Costume, Dance, Drumming, MSS, Percussion, Science
Tagged Art, Brasil, Brazil, brazilian style, Carnaval, Choreography, creatives, Culture, dance, drum, Manchester, MSS, rhythm, science, Technology, Tropicalia, Urban
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