Classes and Workshops
Jorge Alabê teaches pagode drum and song classes and samba percussion classes regularly with his samba group, Grupo Samba Rio, from his home base in Oakland, California.
Current ongoing class schedule
Pagode percussion & song classes
Sundays 3:00 to 4:30, in north Oakland, CA.
(Class held in private home; contact dlcogan@earthlink.net
or 510-601-7244 for details about location.)
Students of all levels are welcome; bring drums if you have them; some instruments available to share during class. Pagode drums include pandeiro, tan tan, reco-reco, repique de mão, repique de anel, surdo.
$20/class; discount available for 4-class series, $70.
Samba bateria classes
Sundays 5:00 to 7:30 at International Capoeira Angola Foundation studio, 2513 Magnolia Street, in west Oakland
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5:00 to 6:00 p.m.: Beginning bateria and technique class, $15 (all students welcome; bring drums, but some available to borrow also). $50 for series of 4 classes with class card.
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5:00 to 7:30 p.m.: Intermediate/advanced bateria class, for Grupo Samba Rio bateria members and experienced players. $20/class;
4-class card, $70.
For more information about samba classes or to be put on the Grupo Samba Rio email list for updates, contact Deborah at dlcogan@earthlink.net or 510-601-7244
Special Workshops
Songs of the Orixas
Song classes will continue in fall 2010, in Oakland
Contact dlcogan@earthlink.net
or 510-601-7244 for current schedule or more information.
Study songs of the Orixas with a master of Brazilian Candomble tradition. Both familiar and less-known songs are covered; experienced students as well as new students welcome. Materials provided, and audio recording encouraged.
Orixa Dance Workshops
Authentic dance movements from the Afro-Brazilian tradition of Candomble, accompanied by live drums.
New classes to be scheduled in fall 2010