Ping Brazil
Gillett Square in collaboration with HCD, Downstairs at The Vortex is proud to present
Ping Brazil
1pm-9pm Saturday 24 July
Gillett Square, Dalston
A day of Ping Pong and Brazilian dance, music and food.
1-5pm Ping Pong – to Brazilian Music and fun Brazilian related activities
2pm – 3.45pm: DJs playing Brazilian music
3.45pm to 5.00pm: Pe de Jurema
Pe-de-Jurema is a band from Brazil based in energetic roots Brazilian music such as forro (baiao & xote), maracatu (baque virado), samba de roda, ciranda, samba-coco and more. Their performance always involves the public who is always invited and motivated to dance creating a proper Brazilian atmosphere. The Pe-de-Jurema members teach workshops on roots Brazilian rhythms on percussion every Thursday from 6pm to 8pm at Passing Clouds.
Workshop of Brazilian Rhythms
There will be a great selection of Brazilian Traditional Rhythms such as samba-coco, ciranda, ijexa (afoxe), baques (maracatu) and many others.
Find out more here.
5.00pm to 6.00pm: Maracatu Mafua
Maracatu Mafua stands for the rhythms and movements of Brazil’s Northeast State of Brazil – Pernambuco. Having one of the most traditional maracatu groups , MARACATU NACAO CAMALEAO as God father, we bring maracatu and ciranda to UK. Their colours represent the orixas and energies we get inspired from Yellow for Oxum ( wealth), Red/Pink for Iansa ( Strenght) and White for Oxala ( Peace).
6pm-8pm: Dj Fabricio D. Vyzor + samba workshop
Brazilian Rare Grooves + Bossa Nova / Samba / Samba Jazz / Samba Rock / Tropicalia + Jazz / Funk / Soul / Dub / Reggae / Ska / Hip Hop / Breaks + some Experimental Stuff + Chill Out + Ambient.
Fabio Louis – samba instructor from Guanabara Club (Holborn)
8pm-9pm: Capoeira with Kabula
Kabula is a community organisation. At the heart of its project is Capoeira Angola, an exhilarating and elegant blend of dance, play, fight and music of Afro-Brazilian origin.
9pm onwards: DJs until 2pm @ Downstairs at the Vortex.
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This project receives the support of Hackney Council.