Master drummer Jorge Alab? is in town to conduct a series of workshops.
Alab? grew up in Rio de Janeiro immersed in the rich musical culture of Brazil, becoming a master in samba percussion as well as in the Afro-Brazilian religious tradition of candombl?. He is an ?Alab?? connected with the oldest candombl? house established in Brazil, Casa Branca; the title of ?Alab?? means that he has obtained the highest level in drumming and leading of rituals in the candombl? religion and signifies deep experience and authority. Jorge played percussion with the highest level samba groups in Rio and was the rhythm director of Minas Gerais Samba School in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
Workshops:
Candomble Drumming: 4:00 to 5:30 PM East Village
Covering drum rhythms for the orixas in the candomble tradition. Candomble draws inspiration from a variety of people from the African Diaspora w/ an emphasis on aspects of the Yoruba.
Bring Congas & Sticks- RSVP w/ Mark Lamson via text @ 619-665-3741 & for directions and parking
Admission/Cost: $15.00
Samba Batucada Workshop: 6:00 to 7:30 PM
Across the street from The World Beat Center SE corner of Park Blvd. and President?s Way in the parking lot.
Bring Caixa, Repenique, Surdo and Ganza and a jacket!
Admission/Cost: $15.00
Candomble Song Class: 8:00 to 9:00 PM East Village
Study songs of the Orixas with a master of Brazilian Candomble tradition. Both familiar and less known songs are covered: ALL LEVELS welcome! Audio recording encouraged..
RSVP w/ Mark Lamson via text @ 619-665-3741 & for directions and parking
Admission/Cost: $10.00
Alab? grew up in Rio de Janeiro immersed in the rich musical culture of Brazil, becoming a master in samba percussion as well as in the Afro-Brazilian religious tradition of candombl?. He is an ?Alab?? connected with the oldest candombl? house established in Brazil, Casa Branca; the title of ?Alab?? means that he has obtained the highest level in drumming and leading of rituals in the candombl? religion and signifies deep experience and authority. Jorge played percussion with the highest level samba groups in Rio and was the rhythm director of Minas Gerais Samba School in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
Workshops:
Candomble Drumming: 4:00 to 5:30 PM East Village
Covering drum rhythms for the orixas in the candomble tradition. Candomble draws inspiration from a variety of people from the African Diaspora w/ an emphasis on aspects of the Yoruba.
Bring Congas & Sticks- RSVP w/ Mark Lamson via text @ 619-665-3741 & for directions and parking
Admission/Cost: $15.00
Samba Batucada Workshop: 6:00 to 7:30 PM
Across the street from The World Beat Center SE corner of Park Blvd. and President?s Way in the parking lot.
Bring Caixa, Repenique, Surdo and Ganza and a jacket!
Admission/Cost: $15.00
Candomble Song Class: 8:00 to 9:00 PM East Village
Study songs of the Orixas with a master of Brazilian Candomble tradition. Both familiar and less known songs are covered: ALL LEVELS welcome! Audio recording encouraged..
RSVP w/ Mark Lamson via text @ 619-665-3741 & for directions and parking
Admission/Cost: $10.00
