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Maracatú is a processional style of music and dance from the state of Pernambuco in the northeast of Brazil. It's got deep roots and infectious, joyous rhythms. You'll learn alfaia (the bass drum at the heart of maracatú), caixia (snare), gongué (bell), abé (shekere), body percussion, songs, stretches, and more. This is a beginner's class -- no experience is necessary, and instruments will be provided.

$15 drop-in, or $40 for a card valid for 4 workshops.

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Grupo Samba Rio presents:
Brazil Independence Day Party!
Sunday September 7, 4:00 to 10:00 p.m.

Featuring:
Bateria show and dancers
Pagode de Mesa with Jorge Alabe and Grupo Samba Rio pagode group
Samba dance lesson
Special guest performance by Maracatu Luta
Brazilian music DJ

Plus
Food and drink available to purchase, including delicious Brazilian appetizers: Coxinha de Galinha, Risole, Empada de Camarao

All ages welcome.

$5 admission

at Capoeira Angola Studio
2513 Magnolia Street, Oakland
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Jorge Martins is a master drummer from Recife, Brazil. He's a specialist in maracatu, a processional style of music and dance from the state of Pernambuco in the northeast of Brazil that's got deep roots and infectious, joyous rhythms. Jorge has played for many years with Maracatu Nacão Estrela Brilhante do Recife, one of the oldest and most respected maracatu groups in all of Pernambuco. He is also the founder and director of Corpos Percussivos, a group that works to empower underprivileged Brazilian youth through maracatu. Jorge is one of those rare treasures who is both a great performer and teacher.

We are very excited to be hosting Jorge in the Bay Area for this special workshop. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to learn maracatu from one of the best.

No experience is necessary, and instruments will be provided.

$25 at the door, $20 if you register in advance.

Jorge Martins is a master drummer from Recife, Brazil. He's a specialist in maracatu, a processional style of music and dance from the state of Pernambuco in the northeast of Brazil that's got deep roots and infectious, joyous rhythms. Jorge has played for many years with Maracatu Nacão Estrela Brilhante do Recife, one of the oldest and most respected maracatu groups in all of Pernambuco. He is also the founder and director of Corpos Percussivos, a group that works to empower underprivileged Brazilian youth through maracatu. Jorge is one of those rare treasures who is both a great performer and teacher.

We are very excited to be hosting Jorge in the Bay Area for this special workshop. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to learn maracatu from one of the best.

No experience is necessary, and instruments will be provided.

$25 at the door, $20 if you register in advance.

After our very successful collaboration at LoCura's CD release party at the Great America Music Hall, Maracatu Luta is teaming up again with LoCura for a performance at The Starry Plough in Berkeley. Also joining the bill will be Sol Jibe. The listing at the Plough's calendar reads:

World Flamenco Funky Badassness with Locura!, Sol Jibe and Maracatu Luta.

This will be a continuous night of music with Maracatu Luta Marching in to rally the crowd during set breaks.

Bring your dancing shoes!

Couldn't have said it better myself. :) Come on down and join us for a night of heavy grooves and dancing. Please spread the word!

Come to this special workshop with guest instructor Gabriel Damasceno, who has paraded in Rio's famous Mangueira samba school for four Carnavals and has a wealth of knowledge about Carnaval in Brazil.

The workshop will be a caixa intensive focused on Mangueira's unique style, plus a review of 4 decades of samba enredos and history of the escola.

Many of you know Gabe from Brazil Camp, where he has taught caixa during the past couple years and made it both fun and productive. He has a great deal of experience, playing skills, and enthusiasm to share with all of us, so don't miss this special class.

Players of all levels are welcome. Bring your caixa; we may have a few spares to share for the class. Audio recording is welcome. $20 for the workshop.

Following the caixa workshop, there will be a samba dance class from 7:00 to 8:30 conducted by Grupo Samba Rio dance director Cevie Toure, and participants in the drum workshop are invited to stay to play for the dance class as well--bring other drums along!

Maracatú is a processional style of music and dance from the state of Pernambuco in the northeast of Brazil. It's got deep roots and infectious, joyous rhythms. You'll learn alfaia (the bass drum at the heart of maracatú), caixia (snare), gongué (bell), abé (shekere), body percussion, songs, stretches, and more. This is a beginner's class -- no experience is necessary, and instruments will be provided.

$15 drop-in, or $40 for a card valid for 4 workshops.

Celebrate John Coltrane's birthday by learning and playing some great music!

Maracatú is a processional style of music and dance from the state of Pernambuco in the northeast of Brazil. It's got deep roots and infectious, joyous rhythms. You'll learn alfaia (the bass drum at the heart of maracatú), caixia (snare), gongué (bell), abé (shekere), body percussion, songs, stretches, and more. This is a beginner's class -- no experience is necessary, and instruments will be provided.

$15 drop-in, or $40 for a card valid for 4 workshops.