Candomblé Percussion and Songs - Tutor Leon Patel
Course Content:
By the end of this series of evening workshops you will gain a deeper understanding of Candomblé and develop the technique, phrasing and confidence to use this style in your future performances and practice. Particular attention will be paid to ensemble work and you will have opportunity to apply solo phrasing and arrangements in a collaborative workshop with the dance class at
the end of the course. Experience of hand drumming is essential for this course.
The course will explore several elements of the rich culture and music of Candomblé.
Instruments Used:
Congas, Atabaque and Agogo.
*If you have your own congas please bring them along. We have some instruments available for you to use during the course
upon request. Please include this in the booking form if you would like to use them.
About the Tutor:
Leon Patel – Manchester,UK.
Leon is an experienced workshop leader in many styles of international percussion including Brazilian, West African, South Asian and Cuban percussion. Leon specialises in Afro-Brazilian Bloco and Candomblé studying exstensively in the UK, Brazil and Africa and possessing over 10 years experience in facilitating workshops, master-classes and performances. Leon is also the Artistic Director of Global Grooves and has put together the entire programme of activity from scratch dedicating his time and skills voluntarily with his ongoing commitment to the development of international music and dance. His other cultural performance and workshop projects include Meninos Oldham and Bangdrum Workshops.