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| FREE "First Mondays" Drum Clinic | OREGON BIG BEAT |
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FREE "First Monday Workshop Series:
Join us for our FREE "FIRST MONDAY" workshop series on Monday, September 6th at 6:00 pm.
Direct from Havana Cuba, Miguel Bernal is Portland's resident rumbero. Here, he'll present Folkloric Conga Applications, drawing from the rich traditions of rumba and bembe, and show the
variations phrasing, and hand technique to make your conga sing! No drums required, this is a lecture/demonstration so just sit back and enjoy the ride whether you're already familiar
with afrocuban traditions or just wanting to see an awesome player for inspiration and ideas.
Miguel Bernal is a well-known batalero (player of the bata drums) from Havana, Cuba, and was lead percussionist for the Raices Profundas dance company of Havana for 20 years. Miguel has taught extensively at universities throughout the United States since 1996, including Humboldt University. He has performed and taught percussion on tours around the world including: Japan, Europe, South America, Mexico, and the United States. Top ranked by the Cuban government, Miguel credits his teacher, Pito el Gago for his influence and inspiration. Miguel brings to you extensive knowledge of Afro-Cuban rhythms, including: guiro, bembe, cycles of Rumba, cycles of Congo, and popular music. Space is limited, so arrive early. Check out his YouTube clip! |
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| UPCOMING "First Monday" FREE WORKSHOPS: |
| Monday, September 6: Miguel Bernal, "Afro-Cuban Folkloric Conga Applications", 6 pm |
| Monday, October 4: Israel Annoh, "African Highlife and 6/8 applied to Funk", 6 pm |
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