RHYTHMS OF RECIFE: Drumming Workshop with Mestre Jorge Martins @ MIM - Saturday Sept. 10th
Photo by Brooks Anderson
A workshop by the Brazilian musician, educator and producer Jorge Martins, a member (since 1993) and former rhythm director of the renowned Maracatu nation, Estrela Brilhante (founded 1906) and former member of the band Cascabulho (GRAMMY 2004). He also serves as director for Corpos Percussivos, an ensemble that empowers the impoverished and underprivileged youth in the favelas (slums) in the city of Recife. Jorge has taught in several universities, schools and groups in Brazil and abroad, including Sweden, France, Denmark, Italy and the United States.
Jorge masterfully creates a friendly environment where musical concepts and techniques are accessible and easily learned. Rhythms will be introduced using our own bodies as our first and most natural instruments and then translated to traditional Brazilian Maracatu instruments. During this dynamic and playful workshop, all participants will have the opportunity to explore various aspects of Maracatu, one of the richest, and most syncopated musical traditions of Brazil.
Download & Share the Workshop flyer HERE
1:00 p.m., at MIM in the Founders Room
Tickets – $17 (museum admission may be purchased separately)
Join master musician Jorge Martins for a dynamic, playful, and participatory workshop featuring the energetic rhythms of Brazil. Experience maracatú, one of the richest, most syncopated musical traditions of Brazil. Martins will be assisted by musician and teaching artist Poranguí Carvalho McGrew as interpreter. Limited instruments will be provided, but guests are encouraged to bring their own. (see list under "additional information" for ideas of equivalent instruments to bring)
For more information or to register, visit www.theMIM.org
Jorge masterfully creates a friendly environment where musical concepts and techniques are accessible and easily learned. Rhythms will be introduced using our own bodies as our first and most natural instruments and then translated to traditional Brazilian Maracatu instruments. During this dynamic and playful workshop, all participants will have the opportunity to explore various aspects of Maracatu, one of the richest, and most syncopated musical traditions of Brazil.
Download & Share the Workshop flyer HERE
1:00 p.m., at MIM in the Founders Room
Tickets – $17 (museum admission may be purchased separately)
Join master musician Jorge Martins for a dynamic, playful, and participatory workshop featuring the energetic rhythms of Brazil. Experience maracatú, one of the richest, most syncopated musical traditions of Brazil. Martins will be assisted by musician and teaching artist Poranguí Carvalho McGrew as interpreter. Limited instruments will be provided, but guests are encouraged to bring their own. (see list under "additional information" for ideas of equivalent instruments to bring)
For more information or to register, visit www.theMIM.org
Additional Information & Background:
Maracatu is a rich cultural tradition and musical style that originates from the northeast region of Brazil. The Maracatu emerged from a ceremonial and musical lineage originating from the coronation festivities created by the Portuguese for the Congolese people in Brazil. During these ceremonies a 'Congo king' was elected by Brazilians of Congolese descent. This 'Congo king' had no real power, but was given a symbolic position. The first documented ceremony occurred in 1711 in Olinda, a small colonial township just adjacent to Recife, Pernambuco. The dance is traditionally followed by percussion instruments and voice. In its original context, Maracatu music contains a great deal of rhythmic sophistication as well as strong mystical and spiritual elements.
There are 2 types of Maracatu- Maracatu Nação or Maracatu Baque-Virado, and Maracatu Rural or Maracatu Baque-Solto. Maracatu Nação/Baque-Virado is the original ceremony and rhythm. The groups that practice Maracatu and perform the music are called nations, each with their own unique style and variety of colors, music and dance. More information on Maracatu can be found here. Instruments of Maracatu include (Listed with more easily found equivalent instruments appropriate for the workshop): Alfaia or bombo: rope-tuned bass drums of varying sizes played with sticks. Substitute instruments might include: a Surdo, a drum set floor tom (12 inches and larger), a marching band bass drum, timpani drum or similar. Caixa or tarol: snare drum Substitute instruments might include: any standard drum set or marching snare Gonguê: a type of metal cowbell, can be handheld or several feet long on a rope harness. Substitute instruments might include: agogô, common cowbell Abê: also called ‘shekere’. A gourd shaker covered in brightly coloured plastic or ceramic beads. Substitute instruments might include: maracas, any spherical shaker Mineiro: a metal cylindrical shaker filled with metal shot or seeds for a sharp cutting sound. Substitute instruments might include: any common cylindrical shaker Additional instruments that may be used during the workshop: timbal, djembé, conga or equivalent hand drums |
 Drumming Workshop with Master Jorge Martins |
