Heartbeats in Clave: Afro-Latin American Music Workshop
A workshop singing traditional Afro-Latin American songs with the clave rhythm, led by Colombian-born musician Juan Manuel Loaiza. Ages 16+.
About This Event
Colombian-born musician and Newcastle music teacher Juan Manuel Loaiza, who has more than 25 years' experience in Afro-diasporic drumming from Colombia, Brazil and the Caribbean, leads this workshop built around the clave, the rhythm at the heart of Afro-Latin American music. Participants feel and clap the rhythm, then sing one or two traditional songs arranged for the session, with background on the music's history. Experienced participants may also learn accompanying conga and shaker patterns. The workshop is open to all levels and abilities, ages 16+.
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