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The
Candomble Project - Details
Giba
Goncalves dos Santos
Giba
Goncalves is an Ogan - candomble musician, singer and dancer - from
Salvador de Bahia in Brazil. He is currently based in France & runs
Afro-Brazilian workshops in Candomble, Maculel� & Samba Reggae in
Brazil, USA and Europe.
Candomble
Candomble
refers to philosophies and spiritual practices brought to Brazil
by the African peoples over the past six hundreds years. These philosophies
involve the Orixas (deities) who influence or can be responsible
for aspects of peoples` daily life. The centres for the practice
are known as Terreiros. These centres are vital for the spiritual
and social focus of communities. Music is at the centre of life
in and around the Terreiro.
The
Course at Doris
CANDOMBLE
SONGS, RHYTHMS AND DANCES
3
HRS per DAY + PERFORMANCE
Giba
will teach the rhythm and song techniques as well as the dance movements
accompanying the celebration of the Orixas. Approximately 8 songs
will be covered during this workshop. Participants will focus either
on singing and drumming or on singing and dancing: to our experience
this is the most rewarding.
By the end of this workshop you will have studied some of the rhythms,
songs and dances for Xango, Yemanja, Logun-Ede, Iansan and Oxossi.
Learning materials will be provided at the start of the course.
The social and religious aspects of Candomble can be discussed if
you wish.
Instruments:
atabaques, congas, chekere, agogos and bells and other hand held
Brazilian percussion. Thin drumsticks also needed.
Level:
This workshop is suitable for drummers/dancers with experience.
The Candomble project
A
non profit art organisation set up in September 2000, its aim is
to promote and implement a cultural exchange between England and
Bahia (Brazil). This is done through the study of music, song, dance,
language and culture. Our main efforts concentrate on Candomble
music and dance. Project Co-ordinator: Laurence Auffret
For
more info please contact: Laurence Auffret / Candomble Project /
[email protected] / 0161 860 69 75 / 078 76 142 942
Please
do not bring video cameras.
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