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Welcome to the Orixas Group! Hello and Welcome to the Orixas Group! New courses: Visit: www.global-grooves.org As many of you are already aware, we’ve recently teamed up with Band On The Wall to deliver part of their Learning and Participation Programme for 2009/2010.
What’s on next?... Global Grooves short courses 2009/2010 Global Grooves present the first of our series of short courses at Band On The Wall with a ‘West African Percussion’ course delivered by Drumroots. This inspiring 7 week course (supported by Tanante) is open to all intermediate/advanced Djembe players. The course offers a chance to improve technique, stamina, and solo playing whilst working towards a final group performance on Weds 9th December (7.30pm) with guest artists Iya Sako and Ibrahim Sagna. Drums available for hire, or feel free to bring your own. Only 20 places available, book now! Dates: Wed 28th October - Wed 9th December 2009 (7 consecutive weeks) Every Wednesday, 7pm- 9pm Price: £100.00
Band On The Wall 25, Swan Street, The Northern Quarter Manchester, M4 5JZ
Global Grooves Short courses continued...
We’ve designed the Band On The Wall education package so there are several weeks off for a breather in between each short course. After Drumroots’ course ends in December, there are another 6 short courses being scheduled for 2010 and exact details are to be announced soon. We can, however, let you know that following some research about the sorts of courses you would like us to offer, these courses will include:
• A 7-week Dhol Drumming course with Leon Patel • A 7-week Indian Dance course • An 8-week Afro-Cuban Percussion course with Andy Boothman (by popular demand!) • An 8-week Afro-Cuban Orisha Dance course with Zaida Arencibia (by popular demand!) • An 8-week Military Style Drumming and ‘tricks’ of the trade course • A 10-week Music Skills - Everything a Drummer Needs! course with Holly Prest, Leon Patel, and Eraldo de Sa Marques. For further information and bookings, visit www.global-grooves.org/Workshops.aspx
Global Grooves autumn and winter warmers 2009!
Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th December 2009 With such amazing acts at the helm along with a positive social purpose and a chance to be among a stunning line up of performers and international artists, this promises to be a weekend not to be forgotten! Put it in your diaries, quick!
Day-time delights Global Grooves Samba Reggae Master Class Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th December (workshop times tbc) £60* (includes one free ticket to the Sunday evening showcase performance for your friends or family!) Tutors: Secret Special Guests ! (TBA)
You asked for Samba Reggae: We delivered! This weekend begins with expert tuition from two of Brazils very best music and dance tutors for drummers and dancers alike, who will explore the world of Samba Reggae working towards a spectacular showcase performance on Sunday 13th September at Band On The Wall. Percussionists will focus on the swing, feel and movements used in the Samba Reggae Blocos of Salvador Bahia, while dancers will study choreographies and traditional movements used in the style.
Evening entertainment Dancin’ me socks off Saturday 12th December: 10.30pm - 3am £6 (Discounted entry for workshop participants!) Tickets on sale now! Visit www.bandonthewall.org “For one night only, Festa Brasil presents Global Grooves” - Featuring ‘Bloco Novo’ and ‘Global Star Sounds’
A night of dance, beats, grooves and swing from the corners and crevices of Brazil. Expect the unexpected, from the swamps of Recife, the beats of Bahia, blissed out Bossa, the sounds of the funky favelas, and the swing of Samba. Fusing folkloric/roots music with electronic dancefloor grooves and live storming percussion and full PA set from Bloco Novo and very special guests..
Bahia Beats and Boogie Sunday 13th December: 7pm - late £6 / £5 concs. Tickets on sale now! Visit www.bandonthewall.org Featuring the Beating Wing Orchestra, Mojito, & the Global Grooves Master-Class performance PLUS Virtual Migrants - With Global Star Sounds DJ - World Set
Following an intensive weekend of full-on Samba Reggae workshops, the Global Grooves team and participants bring you a blistering live performance of Bahian beats and boogie brought to the Northwest. This performance features leading international percussion and dance tutors from Brazil and beyond, and is guaranteed to get you grooving! The evening will also open up suppressed perspectives on the global inequalities of climate change with VJ and beat-driven dialogues from Virtual Migrants (www.virtualmigrants.com)closing with two fantastic headlining acts The Beating Wing Orchestra (www.can.uk.com/exodus/exodus_orchestra.htm) and Mojito (www.mojitosalsa.co.uk ).
* Study bursaries available- please visit www.global-grooves.org for further information.
Watch this space for the official announcement and further tutor / performance information !
Final Call for the Global Grooves short course in West African Percussion led by the fantastic collective ‘Drumroots’. www.drumroots.org.uk This is a great opportunity for intermediate and advanced hand drummers who wish to increase there knowledge and skills of west African Djembe rhythms and technique. This is your last chance to book on this short course starting 28th October on the for more information visit: http://global-grooves.org/Drumroots.aspx
Contact Global Grooves for further information add bookings. www.global-grooves.org
Learning & Participation Taster Sessions Band on the Wall invite you to free taster sessions on Monday 21st September! Doors open 5.00pm Free activities 6.00 - 9.00pm 40 places only
A free event in the Picturehouse and in our new education space 1. Now is your chance to get involved and have a go at two of Band on the Wall's brilliant new Learning and Participation activities. Drumroots (part of our Global Grooves programme) and Jess Murray's Tap Rhythm Project want you to have a go yourselves and, if you want more, to enrol on one, or both of these short courses for beginners to advanced players. Drum, sing and dance with Drumroots, leading exponents of West African drum workshops specialising in the djembe tradition. The Tap Rhythm Project is based on the principals of jazz improvisation, this dance activity appeals to all ages and abilities (shoes are provided, just turn up and tap!). To sign up for this free event please email tim.chatterton@bandonthewall.org Check out the Learning and Participation pages for more information http://bandonthewall.org/education/
Recent Course Activity: Several of you have been attending Leon Patel’s West African Funk classes featuring Djembe and Doun Douns. This 8 week course is in its final weeks, and I’m sure everyone who’s taken part has had their heads suitably mangled with the complex and syncopated phrasing of the material Leon’s been sharing with the group! I for one have really enjoyed getting my head back into Djembe grooves after such a long time with my Brazil-head on! Holly – editor
‘Afoxé Manchester’ - what happened next? To bring some positive energy and colour back to the Manchester streets, Global Grooves put on an ‘Afoxé’; a parade with over 80 drummers, dancers, singers, brass players and volunteers all working together to spread good vibes and provide a choreographed, inspiring performance for all who chose to follow! This fantastic event on Sat 1st August 2009 saw crowds dancing in the streets following our parade through Manchester City Centre, ending with a performance at Albert Square to mark the end of the Manchester Jazz Festival 2009. Based on the success of this year’s pilot ‘Afoxé’ event, we are currently in discussions about the development of this fantastic project for 2010.
Introducing GroovesNet.com! GroovesGroovesNet is the UK’s only social networking site dedicated to international percussion, dance, song and art. This site is the perfect place to meet like-minded artists and groups and share your love for international performing arts. Whether your passion is Samba, Salsa, Carnival Arts, Bhangra or just simply curious GroovesNet is for everyone. Plug your gig or class, meet new friends or find events in your area; GroovesNet is developed by the community for the community. This project has been put together by volunteers to try and encourage the UK’s international music and dance network to grow from strength to strength. The site is still in its early stages of development but we welcome anyone in the creative industry to sign up and enjoy our site!
New to the newsletter: Gigs coming up! Feel free to email me on info@bangdrum.co.uk about your band’s gigs, and we’ll try and rustle up a rent-a-crowd!
Extras: How to tune an Alfaia!
Whilst recently helping an old friend learn how to tune his new alfaia (a Maracatu bass drum), he decided to film me and post the videos to the ‘net, so for anyone interested in learning how to rope an alfaia from scratch, or even just pick up a few hints for other rope tuned instruments, click on ‘How to tune an alfaia’ tab at : 6 stage easy-to-follow guide with handy tips! If you have anything you’d like to share in the Global Grooves newsletter, please get in touch with us at info@bangdrum.co.uk
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