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Drums Heard 'Round The World

Bumba Meu Boi

Brasilian Whole-Hand Frame Drumming

Instructor: Jeff Hanna

Whole-hand frame drumming, simple technique, simple rhythms, simple steps around a bonfire (symbolic, if indoors). Just drums, just dance or do it all. More experienced participants may eventually try more challenging parts. Fun for anyone!

Many thanks to Layne Redmond and Tommy Brunjes, who brought this home from a Bumba Meu Boi Festival in Maranhao,
northern Brasil.

We'll also use wood blocks and shakers. Instruments provided or B.Y.O.

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