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TIMELINE: RIP Muhammed Ali: Today we mourn a man, a boxer and fighter for freedom who started as Cassius Clay born on January 17, in Louisville, Kentucky. 1954 and died on Friday June 03: 2016 of Parkinson’s – @AceNewsServices — Ace News Services

Posted on June 4, 2016 by agogo22

#AceNewsReport – June.04: MUHAMMAD Ali’s one-liners often packed as much punch as that famous right-hand…. Died Friday June.03: 2016 of Parkinson’s disease … God Bless .. Muhammad Ali: A Timeline Muhammad Ali 1942 — Born Cassius Clay on January 17, … Continue reading →

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SPC – Zeca Pagodinho — mostly music

Posted on May 18, 2016 by agogo22

Embed from Getty Images Zeca Pagodinho (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈzɛkɐ pɐɡɔˈdʒĩɲu], b. February 4, 1959, birth name Jessé Gomes da Silva Filho) is a Brazilian singer/songwriter working in the genres of samba and pagoda. Born in the neighborhood of Irajá, Rio … Continue reading →

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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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Viola Smith: America’s Original Hep Girl.

Posted on January 8, 2014 by agogo22

Viola Smith: America’s Original Hep Girl Viola is known as one of America’s very first professional Female drummers, she was often referred to as “The Female Gene Krupa.” Born in 1912, she recently celebrated her 100th birthday. Learn about her … Continue reading →

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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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Whitworth Weekending

Posted on September 1, 2013 by agogo22

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 →

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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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Destiny

Posted on May 21, 2013 by agogo22

Destiny from Bellecour 3D & Entertainment on Vimeo.

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A New Square for Salford!

Posted on March 1, 2013 by agogo22

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 →

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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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