Course Content: By the end of this series of evening workshops you will gain a deeper understanding of Candomblé and develop the technique, phrasing and confidence to use this style in your future performances and practice. Particular attention will be paid to ensemble work and you will have opportunity to apply solo phrasing and arrangements in a collaborative workshop with the dance class at

the end of the course. Experience of hand drumming is essential for this course.

The course will explore several elements of the rich culture and music of Candomblé.

Songs and Rhythms for Oxossi, Nana, Omolú and Oxalá. Swing, rhythms and feel for Candomblé de ketu and Angola stick and hand patterns. Singing and playing simultaneously. Correct technique and solo phrasing to accompany Orixá Dance. Historical, cultural and geographical context. Parts and phrasing for Samba Kabila, Aguere de Oxossi, Bata and Opanije.

Instruments Used:

Congas, Atabaque and Agogo.

*If you have your own congas please bring them along. We have some instruments available for you to use during the course

upon request. Please include this in the booking form if you would like to use them.

About the Tutor: Leon Patel – Manchester,UK. Leon is an experienced workshop leader in many styles of international percussion including Brazilian, West African, South Asian and Cuban percussion. Leon specialises in Afro-Brazilian Bloco and Candomblé studying exstensively in the UK, Brazil and Africa and possessing over 10 years experience in facilitating workshops, master-classes and performances. Leon is also the Artistic Director of Global Grooves and has put together the entire programme of activity from scratch dedicating his time and skills voluntarily with his ongoing commitment to the development of international music and dance. His other cultural performance and workshop projects include Meninos Oldham and Bangdrum Workshops.

Dates and times and fees:
An 8 week study leading to a combined percussion and dance session.

Fee for 8 week course: £55 Pay per class: £10 (save £25) About pay per class

Please note we do have a limited number of study bursaries available for this course.

To book on this course visit www.global-grooves.org

Thursday evenings 7pm – 9pm. (Main Class)

Thursday eevnings 6pm-6.50pm (Optional technique class)

Thursday 19th February Thursday 26th February Thursday 5th March Thursday 12th March Thursday 19th March Thursday 26th March Thursday 2nd April Thursday 9th April

For more information Visit: http://global-grooves.org/candomblepercussion.aspx/