Afro-Brazilian Workshop

Afro-Brazilian Workshop, Maracatu Estrela do Norte - Stockwell

• LocationLondon
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• Artformcrafts, combined arts, dance, film, interdisciplinary arts, libraries, literature, museums, photography, music, theatre, visual arts
• ContactNatalia de Santana Revi nataliasantana359@hotmail.com

Description

MARACATU ESTRELA DO NORTE

We are a London-based group playing music, singing and performing dance from the Pernambuco region of northeast Brazil. Formed in 2002, we were the first group of this style in the UK. We play Maracatu de Baque Virado – a vibrant style of music that dates back hundreds of years and is rooted in Afro-Brazilian culture.

Maracatu is powered by the alfaia (bass drum) whose powerful and syncopated rhythms punctuate the beat of the caixa (snare drum) gongue (cowbell), and agbê (shaker). It’s music that goes straight to the soul! The beautiful and colourful costumes of the dancers accentuate the stunning choreographies that are steeped in the traditional devotional dances that came to Brazil from Africa, creating a powerful experience of sights and sounds!

We are a community based group that allows people to participate in a fun activity, learning about the styles of music, singing and dance of the north east of Brazil, and to be part of shows, workshops and carnival parades, in order to support and spread Afro-Brazilian culture from Pernambuco. We also promote events that support the culture of Maracatu de Baque Virado and regional music from Pernambuco.

As well as having a professional band that performs at clubs, festivals and other venues in the south-east and around the UK, Maracatu Estrela do Norte runs workshops throughout the year and takes a 50 piece community group on the streets of Notting Hill Carnival every summer.

We hold weekly drum and dance rehearsal sessions at 7.15 pm on Tuesdays at Stockwell Park Community Centre, 21 Aytoun Place, Stockwell/Brixton, SW9 0TE.

Prices £8 per session or Membership £25 per month. Instruments are provided; you are welcome to bring your own if you have them.

MORE INFO: http://ift.tt/1WZSx33 email: nataliasantana359@hotmail.com

Natalia Revi 07544 821992

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Afro-Brazilian Workshop