Percussion and Songs of the Orishas - Easter Residential.

[Leon Patel]

“I had goosebumps more than once this weekend :-)” View this email in your browser Percussion and Songs of the Orishas Easter Bank Holiday Residential 2017 Following the success our 2016 residential programme, Global Grooves and La Timbala present a third weekend of intensive Orisha/Orixa music study. This weekend aims to expand our view of Orisha music by including a more in-depth look at ritual Orisha/Orixa music in Cuba and Brazil. This special weekend is set in the beautiful Lancashire countryside in Saddleworth, on the outskirts of the Peak District. Find out more "Loved this weekend ! Was wary I wouldn’t be able to keep up, But all the tutors we’re great at keeping everyone included. Fantastic experience with like minded folks from all backgrounds. Really good value for money as well with all accommodation and some catering included." - Percussion and Songs of the Orishas participant 2016 About this course This weekend aims to provide an insight into some of the connections, similarities and differences between the music of the Orishas in Cuba and Brazil. It will establish strong building blocks to aid continued study of the ritual praise rhythms that have developed independently in both countries. Each rhythm will be built in relation to clave and the function of each drum of the ensemble. The role and voice of the speaking drum in many of its different forms, rum, caja, iya, yanofo, will be explained and examples of phrases and conversations given. Songs will also be taught for each of the praise rhythms and we will spend time strengthening the familiarity and ability with singing and playing at the same time. Knowledge of the orishas/orixas arrived in Cuba and Brazil with the first West Africans transported from their homelands from what are now Nigeria and Benin. Over the following centuries many different local practices arrived with knowledgeable priests, musicians, dancers and herbalists from all parts of this huge area. Many of these were added in to the main body of Orisha worship in these new locations while others established strong local roots that have led to independent traditions of their own. This process has led to a huge diversity of Orisha practices that can seem confusing and daunting to musicians starting to investigate this beautiful ritual music.   “Don’t be scared. It will challenge you positively and make you a better musician – whatever style you play.” – Percussion and songs of the Orishas participant Course details When: Friday 14th – Sunday 16th April 2017 (17th optional carnival day) Where: The Castleshaw Centre, Waterworks Road, Delph, OL3 5LZ   Costs Full: £150 Concession: £100 Optional Carnival day: £55 Includes all accommodation and evening meals. Optional Thursday night accommodation: £30* *Accommodation only no meal included. “A really fun leaning weekend. Fantastic value for money, drawing on the tutors deep knowledge” – Percussion and Songs of the Orishas Enrol now Copyright © 2017 Global Grooves, All rights reserved.