My name is Mutaurwa Mapondera, and I'm currently looking to cast African Dance and Drum groups for an upcoming music video that I'm shooting with acclaimed director Rob Chiu (http://www.theronin.co.uk) The video will be for "Cherry Coloured" from my recently released album Going Back is Not the Same as Staying (http://soundcloud.com/fore-2/cherry-coloured)
My work has already garnered significant PR and press from major online outlets in the urban music space:
www.djsemtex.com/blog/2012/05/17/fore-going-back-is-not-the-same-as-staying-album/www.mtv.co.uk/music/urban/4875-free-music-fore-going-back-is-not-the-same-as-staying-albumwww.soulculture.co.uk/blogs/fore-going-back-is-not-the-same-as-staying-album-streamdownload/#axzz1uygzISButheblumile.com/2012/04/19/new-artist-and-mixtape-fore-going-back-is-not-the-same-as-staying-2/kidsofgrime.com/2012/05/fore-going-back-is-not-the-same-as-staying-mixtape-kogmusicnews/http://wearesme.co.uk/2012/04/16/free-download-fore-going-back-is-nt-the-same-as-staying-album/
And the video will definitely make an impact.
I'm writing you to see if you knew of any groups would be interested in getting involved in the shoot. It would involve a one day shoot, shot on location outside of London , potentially in the Northern Moors. The group will be needed to perform as part of the closing set piece of the video. Food and day costs will be covered by me and our production team, however there will be no additional pay for the video.
I would love to have you involved, so please let me know if you're interested.
Regards,
Mutaurwa Mapondera
Email: mutaurwa@gmail.com
http://www.goingbackisnotthesameasstaying.com/
Soundcloud: http://www.soundcloud.com/fore-2
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fortyfourfores
Twitter: @fortyfourfores
Tumblr: fore.tumblr.com
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Orquesta Estelar
This Wednesday 16 May 2012, Orquesta Estelar will be our guest. Come and enjoy the show!
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Discover what Salseology truly is
Salsateca Dance School will host Salseology on Wednesday 13 June. That will be a prelude to the 1st UK Festival de Orquestas!
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Don't forget to book your ticket!
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Volunteer Opportunities
Want to share your skills but don't know where to start?
Salsateca Dance School gives you the opportunity to be part of the 1st UK Festival de Orquestas as a volunteer. Many opportunities are available: photographer, bar staff, etc.
Feel free to contact us for further information. You can join us on 07939030976 or email us on admin@salsateca.co.uk
Gandaia Arts Presents
BRAZIL.I.AM Night at Bedroom Bar
Gandaia Arts are proud to present a night of worldwide beats drawing influences from the Caribbean, the UK and West Africa (to name but a few). This is a monthly event featuring beautiful sounds, beautiful people, and for a beautiful cause: £1 of each ticket sold will be donated to Eko Samba School to support social projects in Nigeria.
Maracatudo Mafua is BRAZIL.I.AM’s host band with the mission of spreading the power of maracatu - an Afro-Brazilian manifestation from the northeast of Brazil - through voices, music and dance.
May 24th 2012
Maracatudo Mafua
Dj Alquimix
Bedroom Bar: 62 Rivington Street, London, EC2A 3AY
bedroom-bar.co.uk
0207 739 5706
Doors Open: 7pm
Price: free before 8pm, £5 after (£1 is donated to Eko Samba School in Lagos Nigeria).
2 for 1 entry for Gandaia students & London School of Samba members
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CIA SOMA MASTERCLASSES - Rhythm from Northeast of Brazil
ONLY TWO SESSIONS
Saturdays June 2nd and 9th
at Husky Studios
29a Amelia Street, SE17 3PY London, United
nearest tube Elephant & Castle
Join us for the GANDAIA EXCLUSIVE MASTERCLASSES with some of the ground breaking choreographers from Brazil's new generation of artists!
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In 2008 dancers Maria Eugenia and Marina Abib founded the Soma Company with the intention of formalizing a body of work they had already been developing together. From that moment on they were able to deepen theoretical and corporeal studies on a dance language based on popular Brazilian manifestations.
In these 2 sessions the artists will bring elements of some of the most amazing rhythms from Northeast Region of Brazil such as Maracatu, Cavalo Marinho, Caboclinho, Frevo and some coco dance to warm up ;-)
BRAZILIAN RHYTHMS
MARACATU is a major cultural expression from the northeast region of Brazil, which involves lively dance, music and theatrical performance. This is a family-based tradition where the dance characters flow in movements that are related to the power of nature and recreate a crowning celebration of the King of Congo. The costumes are very colourful and the drumbeat takes everyone around to an ecstatic mode.
CAVALO MARINHO is a multi expression dance that blends movement/theatre, poetry and impact, usually compared to Commedia dell'arte. Its character are based in a scenarium of sugar cane plantation giving the dance the posture of this way of living.
CABOCLINHO is a dance originated on the brazilian indigenous that in its roots had a ritual as main performance that no longer exists but both costumes and movements still remain.
FREVO is an urban dance, with its roots to capoeira inside carnival times that through the times developed in a virtuous and beyond energetic that each person adds its own style and development.
SAMBA DE COCO is an African-influenced musical rhythm that originated in northern Brazil. "Coco" may also refer to the style of dance performed to the music, a kind of stomping.
The name "Coco" comes from the Brazilian word for head, "cabeça," because song lyrics are often improvised. Coco is often performed with a repetitive musical beat and call and response singing reminiscent of Capoeira music. The music is commonly performed at traditional parties in the northeast, such as weekend street parties and Carnival.
The characteristic sound of coco arises from four instruments commonly used in its performance: the ganzá, surdo, pandeiro, and triangle. Performers also often wear wooden clogs, the stomping of which adds a fifth percussive element.
PRICE
EACH SESSION £15 or both for £25
Concessions:
Gandaia and LSS Members and DMA clients £10 each
We advise you to book in advance as spaces are limited!
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It is my pleasure to invite you to the launch of the new ADAD Trailblazers fellowships on Thursday May 24, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. at the Urdang, Old Finsbury Town Hall, Rosebery Ave., London, EC1R 4QT.
Established in 2003, the Trailblazers fellowships are ADAD’s primary professional development initiative. The aim of the fellowships is to encourage the creation and promotion of excellent dance experiences through investing in performers, choreographers, dance teachers and researchers in the field of African-influenced dance. To date ADAD has supported 30 UK-based artists working in dance forms including traditional African, Jazz, Hip Hop, Caribbean and Afro-Latin. Past fellows include Bawren Tavaziva, Alesandra Seutin , Denise Rowe and Leo Kay.
In 2010-11, the programme underwent an in-depth evaluation, led by independent consultant Theresa Beattie. The new Trailblazers fellowships has two strands, which will be delivered in alternate years –Champions, aimed at past recipients of the fellowship who have demonstrated strong leadership and entrepreneurial spirit; and Starters for first time applicants who demonstrate creative spark, ambition and leadership potential.
We look forward to updating you on our plans for the future of this programme and revealing the new Trailblazers brand.
Please RSVP to info@adad.org.uk by midday on Monday May 21, 2012.
You can find directions to the Urdang by clicking here.
Kind Regards,
The ADAD Team
Jeanette Bain-BurnettADAD Director (Job share)
ADADThe UrdangFinsbury Town HallRosebery Ave.LondonEC1R 4QT
http://www.adad.org.uk/
0207 841 7357-8
Dilanga Live at the Green Note
1st June 2012
"Dilanga are as powerful and fiery as you could hope for (and as Rumba should be).
Flawless singing and playing with complete conviction, precision and passion..." Snowboy
Doors 7pm, music at 9pm £10 adv, £12.50
Green Note, 106 Parkway, London NW1 7AN (Camden Town tube) 02074859899
Upcoming gigs
DRUM CAMP - 5th- 6th July - Gig & Workshops, Norfolk - More Info Music Worldwide
Rhythms of the World Festival - 15th July - Hitchin, The Nettlebed Stage
Look out for...
Orchestra Bombo @ Rich Mix 20th July
Rhythm Summer School
Monday 23rd - Friday 27th July
Adult Classes Weds 25th-27th July
10.00-3.00 pm
For more information please contact
admin@bomboproductions.com
Baila Londres with THREE top DJs - DJ Green Papi, DJ Sol & DJ Rico - Saturday 26th May
We'll be turning the heat back up at the next Baila Londres as DJ Green Papi (ORIENTE STAR SOUND), DJ Sol and DJ Rico will be keeping the dancefloor cooking!
Plus Afro-Rueda dance class for intermediate/advanced levels with Ariel Rios.
DJ and dancing til 4am - don't miss another great party at Charlie Wright's International (5 minutes from Old Street).
Only £6 on the door (dance class participation £2 extra)
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Salsa at the Shoreditch - Every Tuesday night!
We're dancing again tomorrow at the Shoreditch, just 5 minutes from
Old Street tube. Join us for some midweek salsa and Latin tunes!
Bachata and Salsa dance classes, plus club night til 2am
with DJ Green Papi (ORIENTE STAR SOUND).
Classes from 6.30pm (doors open 6pm).
Happy hour at the bar until 10pm!
Dance classes: £8 for 1 / £12 for 2
Introduce a First Time Friend Offer: Introduce a friend to the
classes and pay just £8 for the two of you to join a beginners class!
FREE entry to the club before 9pm.
£5 after - including one free drink (cocktail, beer, or soft drink).
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COMING SOON....
London's hottest new not-to-be-missed Latin party!
DJs - Live Music - Shows
£1000 worth or prizes to be won from the bar!
Don't miss this HOT and EXOTIC party
Saturday 2nd June 9pm-4am
At the Latin Groove Club (opposite Archway tube)
Entry £10 on the door
More details coming soon...
Email info@cubacheche.co.uk for advance tickets
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