In this lecture, Andy Connell, PhD, discusses the similarities between American jazz and Brazilian choro. He also presents the work of Hermeto Pascoal, one of Brazil's most eccentric, prolific, and treasured composers and musicians, and a man once described by Miles Davis as “one of the most important musicians on the planet.” This is a […]
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 […]
This interactive workshop is the first in a music and culture series tentatively titled "Black Atlantic." The focus of the workshop is to shed light on the black African aesthetic of rhythmic structure commonly dubbed "syncopation" by Western musicologists but better explained by the Afro-Cuban concept of the "clave." Participants will see how this African […]
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 […]
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) […]
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 […]
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 […]
This online workshop is the third in a series of ethnographic research workshops organized in partnership with Fulbridge, the Fulbrighter Network, and EducArte. The workshops are for Fulbright alumni, current Fulbrighters, and prospective Fulbrighters, or for anyone interested in ethnographic research. We welcome people from all fields and disciplines to share their experiences and expertise. […]
