Classes and Workshops
Jorge Alabê teaches pagode drum and song classes and samba percussion classes regularly with his samba group, Grupo Samba Rio, from his home base in Oakland, California.
Current ongoing class schedule
Pagode percussion & song classes
Sundays 3:00 to 4:30, in north Oakland, CA
(Class held in private home; contact dlcogan@earthlink.net
or 510-601-7244 for details about location and to confirm current schedule.)
Students of all levels are welcome; bring drums if you have them; some instruments available to share during class. Pagode drums include pandeiro, tan tan, reco-reco, repique de mão, repique de anel, surdo.
$20/class; discount available for 4-class series, $70.
Samba bateria classes
Sundays 5:00 to 7:30 at FICA studio, 2513 Magnolia Street, in west Oakland
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5:00 to 6:00 p.m.: Beginning bateria and technique class, $15 (all students welcome; bring drums, but some available to borrow also). $50 for series of 4 classes with class card.
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5:00 to 7:30 p.m.: Intermediate/advanced bateria class, for Grupo Samba Rio bateria members and experienced players. $20/class;
4-class card, $70.
For more information about samba classes or to be put on the Grupo Samba Rio email list for updates, contact Deborah at dlcogan@earthlink.net or 510-601-7244
Special Workshops
Songs of the Orixas
Orixa song classes, scheduled periodically,
in Oakland, CA
Study songs of the Orixas with a master of Brazilian Candomble tradition, showing the fundamental connection between rhythm and song. Both familiar and less-known songs are covered; experienced students as well as new students welcome. Materials provided, and audio recording encouraged.
or 510-601-7244
Orixa Dance Workshops
Scheduled periodically at FICA studio, 2513 Magnolia Street, in west Oakland, CA
Authentic dance movements from the Afro-Brazilian tradition of Candomble, accompanied by live drums.
Atabaque Drum series: The Rhythms of Candomble
Thursday evening class series covering drum rhythms for the orixas in the candomble tradition.
Learn authentic Afro-Brazilian rhythms from one of the great masters of this tradition. Special small class; advance registration for each 4-class series (no drop-ins). Class held in north Oakland, CA. For more information, contact dlcogan@earthlink.net