Idea: East London Samba Initiative

 
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  • Created on: 30 Oct 2007
  • Idea status: Just a thought
  • Town: Newham, London
 

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What it's all about

A community Samba School based in the the heart of East London. having already negotiated use of the famous Vortex Jazz Cafe for Saturday afternoon we require funding to but enough drums (list to follow) to realise our aim of providing an alternative education service which is fun and free for users. it will be open for anyone over 14 years of age.

What's needed to make it a reality

we require enough funding to purchase a complete samba kit inclusive of three (minium) Surdo's, two Caxia's, two Repinique's, two Tamborims, Two Aggogo's, and two Chocolias.

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  • Avatar Joey Sawyer 10:44, 30 October 2007 He means, every sat, its not started up yet, were jusrt negotiaiting funding now
  • Avatar wichitika 15:29, 30 October 2007 Hey I hope you get the money and everything but in case you don't here's some info borrowed from Rhythms of Resistence website -- affirming the fact that you can still do it for free.
    a luta continua!

    FROM: rhythmsofresistance.co.uk
    "
    The shaker section can make their instruments from two food cans with the tops cut off, filled with small hard objects (ie dried beans, lentils, rice etc...) and taped together (and painted pink, of course!). Making as many of these is a good idea as you can hand them out to others when you play.

    Making the back line of surdus is perhaps the first thing to get established. These can be made from bins or large plastic containers. One of our surdos is made with the body of a metal bin with a real surdo skin attached. Experiment with different ideas. It will be important to get the three distinct surdo levels (ie. low, middle and high) so try and find containers of different sizes.

    The repenique can, again, be made from some container or other. Keep in mind that it has a very loud sound due to its very taut skin. Try to replicate this.

    The tamborims are very piercing instruments so, again, keep this in mind.

    Once you have your instruments, it's time to learn a tune or two. check out the tunes section of this site, print them off and go for it! It will always be easier to try and find a teacher to get you going of course.

    Got your instruments, got your tunes, got your mestre (the band's conductor), now go for costume. . . We do the pink and silver thing, but dressing up is always fun, so go and find some ludicrous outfits!

    Get some dancers to boogie to your tunes, a tactical support team for those big demos, and you're off... "

    http://www.rhythmsofresistance.co.uk/?lid=106
  • Avatar zw!tch 15:20, 01 November 2007 Wow this sounds great! Let us know your progress and when your sessions are starting so people can come down and get involved

    Because you are a student at UEL you can access up to £750 to turn your idea into a reality. UEL is one of 15 Universities who are taking part in the scheme where you can access funding, training and support from your Junction49 staff member (Joey) to help you get your project up and running. She'll be in touch with you to start helping you develop your project.
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