SUN, 30 OCT 11, 13:00 – 17:00 (WORKSHOPS) 18:00 (FREE CONCERT) RICH MIX
Festa Umbela
[Brazil]
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ARTIST: Festa Umbela
COUNTRY: Brazil
GENRE: Carnival, Roots
ABOUT: A night of delight with Umbela Arts, bringing Afro-Brazilian music and dance from Brazil to the heart of London, with top bands, DJ’s and dance performances.
Umbela Arts Drumming and Dance Workshop
Two Carnival groups based in London, Maracatu Estrela do Norte and Bloco-Afro ERI OKAN, will be hosting open rehearsals at Rich Mix. For all levels, the drumming and dancing classes will teach the tradition of the North East of Brazil, all in preparation for Notting Hill Carnival 2012.
Drumming:
1pm-3pm Maracatu drumming
3.30pm-5.30pm Samba Reggae drumming
Dance:
1pm-2.30pm Maracatu dance
3.30pm-5pm Afro Brazilian dance
Classes are £6 each (£10 for two, if also participating in another class on the same day).
Umbela Arts Presents Festa Umbela
Umbela Arts host their regular residency bringing you the best in African, Brazilian and World Music; you will not be able to stop yourself from dancing! Dance performances, live drumming, and live music performances from two of London’s finest Brazilian bands bringing roots music from North East Brazil will entertain and dazzle you!
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SUN, 30 OCT 11, 13:00 – 17:00 (WORKSHOPS) 18:00 (FREE CONCERT) RICH MIX