Tag: samba raggae

  • All About Olodum


    Several years ago we went to Brazil to study Afro Brazilian music and dance. We were fortunate to meet members and teachers from the famous group Olodum. It took me years, but I was finally able to get some video footage up of our trip there so here it is! But first a little bit… Read More »

  • Carnaval in San Francisco, California May 2010


    Carnival in San Francisco, California May 2010 San Francisco’s Carnaval blossomed from its inception in Precita Park in the Mission District 32 years ago.  Its growth and development is attributable to the passion of its founding members who longed for the traditional Carnaval celebrations of their native homelands. Those founding members were composed of people… Read More »

  • Samba Raggae “BarabaJaba style” Hilo Percussion Fest 08′


    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=keSP5_Ciwd0&feature=channel http://www.myspace.com/rhythmsofbarab… Our own special blend of Samba Raggae served up just the way you like it! Live at the Hilo theatre! Drum and dance soiree extraordinaire Michael Pluznick on djembe, Jesse Seymour on surdos, Peter Pitter on jepinique, Boaz Martin on pandeiro, Criag Koland bell, Bo on snare Read More »

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