• Workshop: Brazilian percussion with AndrĂ© Coelho

    Zoom

    Join us for a free workshop with Brazilian percussionist AndrĂ© 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, cuĂ­ca, agogĂ´, reco-reco, reqique de mĂŁo and repique de anel, tantam or rebolo, ganzá […]

  • Brazilian choro lecture/demonstration with Mike Marshall

    Online

    Join us for a lecture/demonstration on Brazilian choro music with master mandolinist Mike Marshall, in partnership with the University of Maryland's Global Communities Living-Learning Program. Marshall will perform some tunes and talk about choro, Brazil's first urban popular music and the precursor to samba. Register for free at go.umd.edu/gcchoro

  • ABRACE weekly music lessons

    Online

    For ABRACE members only. To learn more about ABRACE, visit abracebrasil.org.

  • Workshop: Deep Listening and Emotion in Sound with Brian Falkowski

    Zoom

    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 […]

  • ABRACE weekly music lessons

    Online

    For ABRACE members only. To learn more about ABRACE, visit abracebrasil.org.

  • ABRACE weekly music lessons

    Online

    For ABRACE members only. To learn more about ABRACE, visit abracebrasil.org.

  • Workshop: Samba Grooves and Rhythmic Patterns with Richard Miller

    Zoom

    Explore traditional samba grooves and its variations, including the grooves of JoĂŁo 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) […]

  • ABRACE weekly music lessons

    Online

    For ABRACE members only. To learn more about ABRACE, visit abracebrasil.org.

  • ABRACE weekly music lessons

    Online

    For ABRACE members only. To learn more about ABRACE, visit abracebrasil.org.

  • Irish dance workshop with Kate Spanos

    Online

    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 […]

  • ABRACE weekly music lessons

    Online

    For ABRACE members only. To learn more about ABRACE, visit abracebrasil.org.