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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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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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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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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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Roots of Capoeira Crowd Funding Appeal
Help them out here Angolan Roots of Capoeira
Posted in Africa, Art, Brazil, Conflict, Dance, Drumming, Film, Finance, History, Music, Percussion
Tagged Africa, Art, Brasil, Brazil, brazilian style, Choreography, comparison, creatives, Culture, dance, drum, film, history, photography, rhythm, spirituality, Technology
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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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Sony Music Timeline
Sony Music Timeline from Rob Antill on Vimeo.
Posted in Art, Music, Time Lapse, urban
Tagged animation, Art, Choreography, typography, 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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