Join us for a free workshop with Brazilian percussionist André Coelho from Rio de Janeiro. The workshop will cover some background on Brazilian rhythms and describe each of the main instruments used in batucada and rodas de samba: surdo, pandeiro, tamborim, cuíca, agogô, reco-reco, reqique de mão and repique de anel, tantam or rebolo, ganzá […]

Join us for a free workshop with DC-based composer and multi-instrumentalist Brian Falkowski. In this workshop, Brian will discuss and demonstrate the often overlooked art of how to critically listen to music and hear emotion in sound. This skill is applicable to all genres of music and ability levels, no experience necessary. Register for free […]

Explore traditional samba grooves and its variations, including the grooves of João Bosco, Djavan, Martinho da vila, and many more. Bring your instruments! All are welcome. Register for free RSVP on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/453378672377880 About Richard Miller: Richard Miller, Ph.D., explores the richly expressive sounds of the nylon string guitar (both 7 string and 6 string) […]

The original meaning of the word pagode in the samba scene of Rio de Janeiro is a communal gathering of musicians to play, sing, and dance this most typical of Brazilian genres. Percussionist-ethnomusicologist, Philip Galinsky, Ph.D. (founder and director of Samba New York!) is the first scholar to have published an in-depth study in academia […]

Join us for an interactive workshop in Irish dance with dancer and dance scholar Kate Spanos, PhD, in partnership with the University of Maryland’s Global Communities Living-Learning Program. Participants will learn about the history of Irish dance in Ireland and the United States, and how it contributes to the Irish diaspora community worldwide. Participants will […]