The Cavaquinho is a small string instrument (like the ukulele) of the European guitar family with four wires or gut strings. This instrument first went to Madeira (in 1854, to become the braguinha) and then on to Hawaii (in 1879) to become the ukulele. Presented by Partners of the Americas - District of Columbia Chapter […]
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This event is free and open to the public. While primarily intended for adults, everyone is welcome. It will be held at the Old Parish House of College Park at 4711 Knox Road. Learn and jam with Brazilian samba master percussionist André Coelho from Rio de Janeiro. André will show and demonstrate each of the […]
Bo Razón, photo by Judy Razón This presentation will cover pre-colonial music roots from two Philippine ethnolinguistic regions which have now become the main sources for Filipino world music. Various ethnic instruments and rhythms from both the Northern & Southern tribes will be demonstrated. The focus will be on bamboo and gong instruments as well […]
As part of their 2021 East Coast tour, the iconic carioca 7-string guitarist Richard Miller visits the DMV with the enchanting singer Vanessa Falabella. The duo are joined by master percussionist, André Coelho, also hailing from Rio de Janeiro. This show is not to be missed! $10 at the door. RSVP on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/3378501245710209/
Note: This workshop will take place in Boston, MA. Join us for a special workshop in Festival style Irish step dance! We will work on some of the movements and techniques that are typical of this style’s “slow” slip jig and learn a short piece of choreography. Festival style Irish dance is from the Belfast […]
This event is free and open to the public. While primarily intended for adults, everyone is welcome. It will be held at the Old Parish House of College Park at 4711 Knox Road. Learn from and jam with Brazilian samba master percussionist André Coelho from Rio de Janeiro. André will show and demonstrate each of […]
Washington, DC venues re-opened on June 11th and Pablo's Baile returns in July to Bossa Bistro to celebrate summer! An electrifying mix of percussion, passion, and Brazilian Portuguese, Pablo's Baile showcases the best of live Brazilian dance music, including samba and forró. $10 at the door RSVP on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/5940869382619737/
Bo Razón, photo by Judy Razón This presentation will be a continuation of Bo Razon's first EducArte workshop on July 2 about native Philippine music, covering pre-colonial music roots from two Philippine ethnolinguistic regions which have now become the main sources for Filipino world music. Various ethnic instruments and rhythms from both the Northern & […]
Join us for a forró dance lesson with instructor Gui Prada! Warm up for EducArte's For All Dance Party with Rob Curto and Rose Moraes at Joe's Movement Emporium with a special forró lesson taught by instructor Gui Prada! Gui is an internationally known Brazilian social dance instructor, with expertise in zouk, forró, and more. […]
You are invited to EducArte's "For All Dance Party" Outdoors at Joe's Movement Emporium! Join us Saturday, July 24th at 7PM to learn a new dance and shimmy the night away! This event is for all ages so bring the entire family! Join us for a forró dance party featuring master accordion player Rob Curto […]
This event is free and open to the public. While primarily intended for adults, everyone is welcome. It will be held at the Old Parish House of College Park at 4711 Knox Road. Learn from and jam with Brazilian samba master percussionist André Coelho from Rio de Janeiro. André will show and demonstrate each of […]
