Intro to maracatú: four week workshop series

Maracatú Luta is a Bay Area percussion ensemble that specializes in the cultural traditions from the state of Pernambuco in the north-east of Brazil, in particular, maracatú, a processional style of music and dance with deep roots and joyous, infectious rhythms. We're offering a four week introductory workshop to share our love of this amazing music. You'll learn alfaia (the bass drum at the heart of maracatú), caixia (snare), gongué (bell), abé (shekere), body percussion, songs, stretches, and more.

Workshop details

Four Tuesdays from 7:00pm to 8:30pm:

• July 22nd
• July 29th
• August 5th
• August 12th

2509 Myrtle Ave, West Oakland
(Rides from BART available if you signup for each workshop at the links above, or you RSVP via e-mail or phone).

This will be class for beginners: no experience is necessary and instruments will be provided. However, if you've already got some familiarity with maracatú, come work on an instrument you don't normally play, and/or practice helping others. I'll be sure to keep the classes interesting for everyone.

$15 drop-in, or $40 for the 4 week series.

For more information, please contact us:
info@MaracatuLuta.net
510-547-4020