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Welcome to the Ẹdùn Ará - bloco de carnaval website
Ẹdùn Ará - bloco de carnaval is a percussion, song & dance performance based project that reflects the African heritage found in Brazilian & Cuban culture. We run workshops that culminate in a costumed parade and/or stage performance.
The project began in 2005 as one of the many workshops organised by One Voice Music. Since then it has grown so much in popularity that it has warranted its own website!
Participants on the project range from individuals who have an interest in drumming or dance through to groups of people from a community Samba group.
By clicking on each of the menu items you'll find lots of information on this project including; how it began and how far it has developed, our current repertoire, workshops, rehearsals, performances and our future plans.
So come and take part, contribute to the special energy the project creates, make new friends and have lots of fun!
It's free to join
You can sign up for Ẹdùn Ará events on this website. First, register by opening an account. This will automatically give you limited membership. Click on the Performances and Workshops tabs on the menu bar and sign up for the events that you'd like to take part in.
Once signed up, you'll be able to access the Resources section of this website. Here you'll find a range of material relating to the performance or workshop you've enrolled on.
There's also a special Events page with details of rehearsals and other information related to each performance and workshop.
On-line resources include:
- Grid style and standard rhythmic notation for the rhythms
- Audio samples of the percussion arrangements (with cues)
- Practice facility with MangoDrum
- Recordings of the rhythms with songs
- Lyric sheets
- Dance videos (depending on the project)
Why not upgrade your account and enjoy the benefits of full membership?
One Voice Music is a social enterprise that formed in 1996. We are a non-for-profit organisation that offers high quality education and training in Brazilian and Cuban percussion & dance for all levels of ability. Please visit our website for further details.
