music

28 Jan 2015 – Toque de Amazonas We learned this tonight. Well, it was my first time playing it, other students knew it! So I should say, I learned this tonight and the group practiced it. Amazonas is really good fun to play – I think it might now be one my favourites, along with … Read more

16 Dec 2014 – Lavadeiras de Maré – Mestre José Antonio de Almeida On last Wednesday’s music practice with Mojubá group, Mestre José Antonio taught us this beautiful song he wrote. It was recorded and I have the honour to be in there, playing the berimbau and singing too with the rest of the group. … Read more

10 Dec 2014 – Toque Idalina tsh#tsh# dom dom dim dom dom tsh# dim Idalina game – game with blade, of any size. Created by Mestre Bimba aula de berimbau 11 (toque idalina): https://youtu.be/3Qmwfyc-b8k

03 December 2014 – Toque e Jogo Samango/Saramango This toque/jogo was created by Mestre Canjiquinha. The Samango is a very dynamic game with lateral kicks. The toque itself should be played at a steady pace, with few repiques, to allow the players to keep their rhythm. However, if demonstrating it then more repiques are encouraged! … Read more

24 November 2014 How to fix a fractured a berimbau I bought a new berimbau during last week’s event. My fourth one! My very first one was given to me by my husband, for my birthday in 2011, with a cabaça media (medium). The verga is very heavy and solid – I can’t really play … Read more