Arts & Culture

Roda de Timbal: Afro-Brazilian Hand-Drumming Workshop

A hands-on masterclass in the timbal, the Afro-Brazilian hand drum, led by percussionist Nik Alevroyiannis.

Saturday, 5 December 20262:00 PMCobalt Studios, 10-16 Boyd Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 1AP£8 to £13by Cobalt Studios

About This Event

Percussionist Nik Alevroyiannis leads a hands-on masterclass in the timbal, one of the most versatile Afro-Brazilian percussion instruments, covering basic techniques, core rhythms and the drum's place in Brazilian musical tradition. It makes a good warm-up for the Roda De Samba night later the same day.

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