This class is not currently being offered in our catalog.
This class is not currently being offered in our catalog.
Sidney Fernandes of the world renowned Chilean group Illapu will teach African djembe and kultrun of the Mapuche people of southern Chile as well as syncopation and poly-rhythms of Afro-Caribbean music using congas, cajón and drum set. Be sure to see the Illapu performance on Saturday, April 18! Open to all skill levels. You are welcome to bring your instrument(s) but they are not required to attend.
This workshop is one of three that form part of a four-day residency called “Gracias a la Vida: The Rebel Spirit of Chile's Legendary Voice,” celebrating the life and legacy of one of Latin America’s most important voices. This residency is funded through a “Southern Exposure” grant from the Mid-Atlantic Arts Foundation.
