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LATIN PERCUSSION INTENSIVE WORKSHOP πŸͺ˜

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πŸ₯ Cajon | Cuban Percussion | Samba Batucada 🌎🎢
A Latin American Week percussion workshop

Get ready for a dynamic 3-hour journey through Latin American rhythms! 🌟 Led by three incredible percussionists, this hands-on workshop will immerse you in Afro-Latin and Brazilian traditions that are guaranteed to get your hands moving and your heart beating.

Whether you’re a curious beginner or an experienced percussionist, come explore the soul of Latin American music β€” and join a celebration of culture, creativity, and community as part of Latin American Week at ANU.

πŸ“… When: Sunday, August 10th, 12pm – 3pm
πŸ“ Where: Smith’s Alternative (Upstairs), Canberra
πŸ’Έ Cost: $15 | Free for ANU Latin American Students Association members
🎟️ REGISTER + TICKETS: https://bit.ly/music_workshopAUG

🎡 Workshop Flow
Each hour brings a new rhythm, a new instrument, and a new culture:

πŸ”Έ Cajon Techniques & Grooves (12pm – 1pm)
with Rodrigo AndrΓ©s Martin (RP Percussion)

Learn to groove on the cajon, explore Latin fusion and flamenco-rooted styles, and master tone, technique, and phrasing.

πŸ”Έ Cuban Percussion: Congas & Clave (1pm – 2pm)
with Sinuhe Pacheco (Cuban Drumming and Percussion)

Dive into Afro-Cuban music with iconic clave patterns (Son & Rumba) and tumbao – the heartbeat of salsa, mambo, and Latin jazz.

πŸ”Έ Brazilian Samba Batucada (2pm – 3pm)
with Rafael Florez (Raio De Sol)

Feel the energy of Carnival as you learn samba rhythms, call-and-response grooves, and play as part of a bateria (samba drumming ensemble).

🎢 The workshop concludes with an open jam session where you’ll experiment, collaborate, and bring everything together in a lively group performance.

🎯 What You’ll Gain
βœ… Techniques for three unique percussion styles
βœ… Hands-on ensemble experience
βœ… A deeper understanding of Latin American rhythm cultures
βœ… Confidence to improvise and keep the beats alive

🎀 Bring your cajon or conga or drum if you have one! A limited number of instruments will be provided.

✨ Suitable for any skill level/experience – just bring your curiosity and your rhythm!

🎟️ Places are limited – register now!
πŸ‘‰ https://bit.ly/music_workshopAUG
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