# Event Details - **Event Name**: Asalato (cas cas shaker) workshop with Mari Merenda [Edinburgh] - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 12 Oct, 2026 at 03:00 pm – Mon, 12 Oct, 2026 at 05:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Join our beginner-friendly workshop to explore asalato, a percussion and rhythm instrument, facilitated by the global reference Mari MerendaAbout this EventASALATO (CAS CAS SHAKER) PERCUSSION WORKSHOP WITH MARI MERENDA (BRAZIL)For whom: Open to everyone, no previous experience needed (from 12 years old)When: 12.10.2026 - 3:00 to 5:00Where: 2 Salisbury Rd, Edinburgh EH16 5ABDuration: 2 hoursDo I need to have the instrument? No. Asalatos will be provided for the workshop.Workshop session: Up to 20 peopleJoin our beginner-friendly workshop suitable for all ages and backgrounds to explore asalato, a percussion and rhythm instrument, facilitated by the global reference for asalato, Mari MerendaWhat is asalato?The asalato (also widely known as cas cas shaker, kashaka, aslatua, or patica) is a traditional West African percussion and rhythm instrument. It consists of two small hollowed gourds or wooden/plastic balls filled with small seeds, beans, or beads, connected by a string.By shaking, swinging, and striking the balls against each other, players create complex, rhythmic polyrhythms. It’s compact enough to take anywhere, and the rhythmic shaking is often used to relieve stress and enter a meditative “flow state”.Practical ContentInstrument Adaptation: Initial string adjustments for the student’s hand, posture instructions, and exercises to stimulate body awareness.Introduction to basic movements (may vary depending on the level of difficulty or ease of the group): Shaker, Clicks, ternary and binary flip-flops, plus exercises that develop hand autonomy.Musicality: Group exercises to expand listening and musical expression. Development of rhythmic patterns and arrangement construction.Final demonstrations and Q&A session.Mari will also perform a headline show in Edinburgh at the Pianodrome Bruntsfield on the 11th of October.About Mari MerendaMari Merenda is a Brazilian singer, songwriter, musical producer, multi-instrumentalist, and music teacher. She started her musical journey when she was only 4 years old, studying piano, guitar and singing. She graduated in music songwriting in São Paulo.Her videos playing asalato turned her into a worldwide reference on the instrument, a teacher and a pioneer. She also developed her own musical notation system for the instrument with symbols called ‘Método das Esferas’ (Sphere Method).Her first album ‘Crônica’ (2022) was self-produced and recorded in her room. In her new EP ‘Reverbero’ (2025), Mari went viral with an original song called ‘Bote no Lugar’.The project had the songs ‘Reverbero’ and ‘Fúria’ produced by a team of Latin Grammy winners: Felipe Vassão, mixed by João Milliet and mastered by Felipe Tichauer.Last year, in her second Eurotour, she performed in Portugal, Spain and France, and opened for Gilsons in Berlin, Germany.She is touring the UK in 2026 and will be performing in Liverpool, Edinburgh, Brighton, Bristol and London.Listen to Mari Merenda on SpotifyWatch Mari Merenda videos on InstagramQuestions? Email us at elemosmartin@yoyoma.ukhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXi47LLpvqghttps://www.youtube.com/shorts/vDiO4wPicvoAbout YoyomáYoyomá is a live music booking and tour management agency based in London, Bath and Brighton. Since its inception in 2022, it has represented both Brazilian and international artists by booking, promoting, and touring them throughout the UK and Irelan. The roster features artists such as Leo Middea, Barbatuques, Da Lata, Lenna Bahule, Nina Maia, and Trinka. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/edinburgh/asalato-cas-cas-shaker-workshop-with-mari-merenda-edinburgh/100001998492055536 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Music, Workshops, Entertainment, performances - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: 12+ - Doors Open At: 2:30 PM - Duration: 2 hours - Location: The Salisbury Centre - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 24.54, max: 24.54, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Edinburgh - **state**: SC - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: The Salisbury Centre - **lat**: 55.9382135 - **long**: -3.1759306 - **full address**: The Salisbury Centre, 2 Salisbury Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Asalato (cas cas shaker) workshop with Mari Merenda [Edinburgh] - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/6cc45a8abdb4c3426c0a0adbbe293f49a21d9904d96029d3d2f4f350b7dc96c9-rimg-w1200-h800-dc686848-gmir.jpg?v=1787317329 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Asalato (cas cas shaker) workshop with Mari Merenda [Edinburgh] being held? - **A:** Asalato (cas cas shaker) workshop with Mari Merenda [Edinburgh] takes place on Mon, 12 Oct, 2026 at 03:00 pm to Mon, 12 Oct, 2026 at 05:00 pm at The Salisbury Centre, 2 Salisbury Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Asalato (cas cas shaker) workshop with Mari Merenda [Edinburgh]? - **A:** Asalato (cas cas shaker) workshop with Mari Merenda [Edinburgh] is organized by Yoyoma Live. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Asalato (cas cas shaker) workshop with Mari Merenda [Edinburgh] is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Edinburgh, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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