JorgeCortesao, a London based Brazilian percussionist
has released three very good videos on Brazilian percussion.
click
here.
Emiliano
is living in the S.F. Bay are now, but his Brazilian roots are
as strong as ever. This site has lessons: for pandeiro, tantan,
and cuica.. Emiliano!
Candomble
- with an "L", the Brazilian version of Santeria. not
to be confused with Candombe, the rhythmic tradition above
Toque
Pandeiro Diagrams and sound files that teach
how to play pandeiro. English and Portugues versions.
Studio
Brazil brings the arts and culture of Brazil to the people
of the Pacific Northwest through classes, workshops, and performances.
Classes include capoeira, Brazilian martial arts; samba workout;
and Brazilian percussion,
Also very good:
Candombe: all about a rich Afro-Uruguayan rhythmic
tradition. Listen to this!
This
website is a must see for lovers of South American rhythms.
Thanks to Producer Neil Weiss for the link. We're listening
to all the CDs now, and reviews are forthcoming, but it's
WAY serious rhythm.
To learn about the
rhythm culture of Brazil, one must look into the Art of Capoeira.
Capoeira is a form of Martial Art practiced in Brazil, with
a spiritual outlook and roots in Africa and Colonial Brazil. It's
a fascinating history.
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