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Scientists reveal drumming helps schoolchildren diagnosed with autism – ScienceBlog.com

Posted on September 17, 2018 by

Drumming for 60 minutes a week can benefit children diagnosed with autism and supports learning at school, according to a new scientific study. The project, led by the University of Chichester and University Centre Hartpury, showed students’ ability to follow … Continue reading →

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Vic Firth Drumsticks: Made in Maine

Posted on September 2, 2018 by

From a block of wood to a drummers dream instrument. The #1 maker of drumsticks in the world “Vic Firth” takes us through the process. A unique Maine business.

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Celebrate Mancunian culture at FREE Festival of Manchester this weekend

Posted on August 31, 2018 by

A A FREE family festival celebrating Mancunian culture is coming to Manchester this weekend. The Festival of Manchester is happening for the first time and aims to celebrate all the different communities that help make our city such a vibrant … Continue reading →

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Festival of Manchester – new one-day event is ‘for the people, by the people’

Posted on August 17, 2018 by

Launching on 1 September in Platt Fields Park, the event promises ‘a fling of fun for all the family’ (and that’s Manchester School of Samba in the picture)[…] Source: Festival of Manchester – new one-day event is ‘for the people, … Continue reading →

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Japanese Musician Creates Unique Drum Beats by Tapping on Vintage Tape Recorders

Posted on August 7, 2018 by

Japanese musicians Ei Wada, Haruka Yoshida, and Masaru Yoshida create reverberating drum beats on the outstretched tape of cracked open reel-to-reel tape recorders from the 1970s and 1980s. The group, appropriately named Open Reel Ensemble, produces an intriguing timbre that more … Continue reading →

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Jojo Mayer explaining and demonstrating polyrhythms [drumclinic 2011] in HD

Posted on July 24, 2018 by

A short exerpt of the question and answer segment of jojo mayer’s drumclinic at session music franfurt in april 2011.

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1000 Year Old African Polyrhythms

Posted on July 24, 2018 by

A modern interpretation of West African Polyrhythms dating back over 1,000 years. Arranged by Don Swanson and featuring Nigerian master drummer Baba Ayo Adeyemi.

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BUMBA MEU BOI – Animation Short Film 2018 – GOBELINS

Posted on July 23, 2018 by

Le Bumba Meu Boi est un festival qui a lieu au Brésil tous les ans, mêlant à la fois tradition ancestrale et modernité. Bumba Meu Boi is a yearly celebration in Brazil, which unite both the ancestral traditions and the … Continue reading →

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That’s MSS in this video!

Posted on July 3, 2018 by
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Manchester School of Samba at Manchester Day 2018 – Phil Green

Posted on June 19, 2018 by

Scarlette Blades in Lauren Moore’s Flower backpack, Sabina Blades, Dona, Nicole & the other two child “human flowers” leading our section. Beardy & Jonny with David Mason’s Hummingbird (with Danny Henry and the dancers behind) Danny and the dancers! Gail … Continue reading →

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