Join us for a conversation with vocalist Alison Crockett about her latest projects in American and Brazilian jazz. On seminal recordings by King Britt, Blue Six, Us3, and a host of others, Alison Crockett’s voice has provided a velvety, sensual finishing touch for cutting edge beats. Her voice dripping soul with generous helpings of jazz, […]
For ABRACE members only. To learn more about ABRACE, visit abracebrasil.org.
For ABRACE members only. To learn more about ABRACE, visit abracebrasil.org.
For ABRACE members only. To learn more about ABRACE, visit abracebrasil.org.
This workshop focuses on the pandeiro and the samba rhythm, including its subdivisions: partido alto, samba de roda, samba canção, and other rhythms such as maxixe and ijexá, which can be heard in a traditional samba roda. This workshop is for all levels, but focused on intermediate and advanced players. Both the pandeiro de couro […]
For ABRACE members only. To learn more about ABRACE, visit abracebrasil.org.
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 […]
For ABRACE members only. To learn more about ABRACE, visit abracebrasil.org.
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 […]
