Maracatu Ilha Brilho - June 2010 performance
Drogheda on the 26th June and in Paris on the 3rd July.
For more info contact Damian 02890 434767
The Ireland Drummers would like to present Maracatu Ilha Brilho (Eel-ya Breel-yo).
This is a traditional music project involving three cities from around Ireland. Kilkenn’s Jacare Samba group, Sligo’s Samboeire and Belfast’s Beatndrum have delved into old traditional northeastern brasilian rhythm and song. Led by Tom Duffy of Jacare, a mixture of contemporary beats and old songs not played for about 50 years will hit the streets of Europe this summer.
Co-ordinating workshops between the cities is Damian Mills of Belfast and securing some of the funding for the choice of traditionally made rope tuned drums is Stephanie Pawula of Sligo. Matt Vernon in Belfast is making the beautiful Alfaia drums typical of northeastern Brasil and once played on these shores up to a hundred years ago.
Performances and showcases of this project will be in Drogheda on the 26th June and in Paris on the 3rd July.
For more info contact Damian 02890 434767
