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Entry for June 8, 2008

We had a great workshop led by Nuru.


She had us playing lots of new rhythms, and showed us lots of new techniques!


I cant wait to have her back again!


Jan


2008-06-09 03:33:12 GMTComments: 1 |Permanent Link
Wake up

THE EARTH MARCH! It  was fun but rainy and damp.....a lot of the folks who would have walked were not there because of the weather, so there were lots of bands!!!


no pictures because we didnt want to get the camera wet...the drums did get wet toward the end...thanks to Norma , long time bell member, who parked at the end so we had a place to put the drums....and a rde back!




 




 



2008-05-04 15:55:42 GMTComments: 0 |Permanent Link
Entry for March 9, 2008

Great playshop yesterday!


we are gearing up for a new season....starting with the BARC walk April 6 11 am - 1 pm corner of mass ave and m drive.


 

2008-03-09 13:46:34 GMTComments: 0 |Permanent Link
Entry for February 19, 2008
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Drummers and Dancers wanted


Since 1982, the women drummers of The Batucada Belles have been playing at rallies and marches in the tradition of the Brazilian batucada, calling people into the streets in celebration and protest.



The Batucada Belles are looking for women who want to Drum and Dance with us during the Pride season and the walk season. Come drum and dance with us at the FREE drumming playshops to celebrate the spirit of women drumming. Learn to play some of our traditional Brazilian instruments, Caixa (snare drum), Surdo (large bass drum), Tamborim (small high pitched drum), Repenique (lead drum that calls breaks), Ganza (shakers) and Agogo Bells (light double cowbell) or bring your own drums and other percussion. We will teach you drum techniques to play in a drum circle or lead a group of other drummers.






Help us to insure that no event goes without that contagious energy of WOMEN ON DRUMS.







2008-02-19 16:28:26 GMTComments: 0 |Permanent Link
Entry for February 19, 2008
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Next Rehearsals:

March 8, 2008

AT Cambridge women's Center 

3 - 5 PM

or Magazine Beach depending on Weather
2008-02-19 16:25:16 GMTComments: 0 |Permanent Link
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