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  • A group of people learning Afro-Brazilian percussion in a marquee, led by a man in a yellow t-shirt.
  • A close up of a person wearing a yellow t-shirt with a black star on it, and drumsticks in their hands.
  • A group of people wearing yellow t-shirts and straw hats, playing Afro-Brazilian drums.
  • The king and queen of Afro-Brazilian music, wearing gold and red outfits with red velvet crowns.
Until 15 Dec

Maracatu Estrela do Mar: Afro-Brazilian Percussion Workshops

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Join a fun, interactive, and welcoming community celebrating the diversity of Melbourne. They teach Afro-Brazilian rhythm, song and movement at regular workshops in a style traced through the lineage of groups (or 'nations') such as Estrela Brilhante, Leão Coroado, and others. Estrela do Mar share a living tradition of maracatu locally to promote social inclusion, break cultural barriers, and facilitate community building and engagement.

No musical experience is required; all instruments provided.

Not suitable for children.

Hours

Date Times
Tue 17 Nov
  • 6.30pm - 8.30pm 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Tue 24 Nov
  • 6.30pm - 8.30pm 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Tue 1 Dec
  • 6.30pm - 8.30pm 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Tue 8 Dec
  • 6.30pm - 8.30pm 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Tue 15 Dec
  • 6.30pm - 8.30pm 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Location

Multicultural Hub
506 Elizabeth St
Melbourne 3000

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Price and bookings

Adult / general $30
Senior $20
Student / concession $20
Book online for Maracatu Estrela do Mar: Afro-Brazilian Percussion Workshops

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  • email address: maracatumelbourne@gmail.com
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