🎶 Caixa Workshop Weekend in Oslo 21–23 November 2025 with Sebastian Merino (Peru/Sweden) & Anders Hansen (Norway)
Join us for an intensive samba weekend dedicated to the Caixa, featuring two of Scandinavia’s most experienced samba musicians!
🥁 About the Instructors
Sebastian Merino is a highly skilled samba musician from Peru based in Gothenburg. He has played Caixa with Abunda and held various workshops over many years, performed with samba groups across Europe, and trained with renowned mestres from Rio de Janeiro.
Sebastian is also a singer and cavaco player, performing regularly with Bloco X and Grupo Churrasco Na Brasa, where he is lead vocalist and cavaco player. His teaching style combines precision, groove, and passion for samba.
Anders Hansen, founder and musical director of Oslo Sambaskole, has been a driving force in the Scandinavian samba community for over 20 years. Known for his structured and detailed teaching, he has led Oslo Sambaskole in major European festivals such as Coburg Samba Festival, and continues to develop samba culture in Norway.
📅 Workshop Schedule
Friday
🕕 18:00–20:00 – Open level (Sebastian)
Pulse, technique, and warm-up for all participants.
Saturday
🕚 11:00–13:00 – Split by Level
• Beginners/Intermediate (Anders): sound, grip, fundamentals
• Advanced (Sebastian): detailed Caixa technique and “Em Cima” exercises
🍴 13:00–14:00 – Lunch (The Cakery)
🕓 14:00–16:00 – Group Switch Instructor
• Beginners/Intermediate (Sebastian): advanced technique
• Advanced (Anders): breaks for bateria repertoire
Saturday Night – Pagode at Tragar Tapas Bar
🎵 Live Brazilian pagode with Sebastian and Anders +guests!
Sunday
🕚 11:00–13:00 – Combined Caixa Session
All participants together: timing, technique, and musicality.
🍴 13:00–14:00 – Lunch Break
🕓 14:00–16:00 – Full Bateria Rehearsal
Applying everything learned throughout the weekend.
ℹ️ Notes
• All levels welcome
• Bring your own Caixa (contact us if you need one)
• Limited spots (number of instruments lend out) – register early!
Supported by Oslo Kommune
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