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Capoeira Senzala - Drummers
Drummers performing with Capoeira Senzala in July 2018 at the Raíces Roots Music Concert Series in Highland Park, NJ
Brazilian Hand Drums
Hand drums are found across cultures in myriad genres of folkloric music from around the world. These Brazilian hand drums are called pandeiros
Bembé for Haiti
Raíces student performer Aja Washington dancing Yemayá, the orisha, or force of nature, of the ocean. In Nigeria, the orisha Yemayá was originally a river, but in the evolution on the island of Cuba, during and after the trans-Atlantic slave trade,…
Artwork and Artifacts in Samuel Lind’s Studio
Paintings, statues, masks and sculptures in Samuel Lind’s home art studio. Every wall, corner and surface of the studio has art and artifacts on display.
A Heartbeat
Pepe Santana explains to the audience the importance of the drum-the heart beat of a song. It helps us to feel the song not only just hear it.
“Spirit of the Drum” Flyer
Postcard for the 2010 Raíces Ensemble production “Spirit of the Drum: History and Evolution of an Afrocaribbean Tradition”. This production was made possible in part by funding from a Middlesex County Cultural and Heritage MINI Grant, as well as a…
“Playing” Capoeira
When capoeira is played as a game, two capoeiristas enter the roda, or circle, salute, and begin to play the game following the musical rhythm.
Tags: Andrea Placidi, berimbau, Brazil, Capoeira, cultural arts, Deborah Wang, drum, folkloric, Highland Park, Lena Marchese, Levi Cacique de Ramos Guerrero, Mestre Zumbi, Mestre Zumbi & Grupo Senzala de Capoeira, music, NJ, pandeiro, performing arts, Raíces Roots Music Concert Series, Ryan Wilson, salute, Sapulha Senzala
“Los Vejigantes de Puerto Rico” Program Flyer
In 2009, Raíces Cultural Center created and presented its first production thanks in part to an award a MINI grant by the Middlesex County Cultural and Heritage Commission. Raíces Cultural Center Ensemble performed with guest artists and Raícitas…