Afrocuban Batá Drumming and Orisha Songs
Crispin Robinson
Date: 9 July 2012Time: 7:00 PM
Finishes: 13 July 2012Time: 9:00 PM
Venue: Russell Square: College Buildings
Type of Event: Summer School
Series: Summer Music School Timetable
Course Dates: 9-13 July, Mon-Fri 7-9pm
Course Fee: £90 (concs £70) -> book online
Batá drumming is considered to be one of the great cultural treasures of the African Diaspora. The cornerstone of Cuban percussive arts, batá drumming is over 500 years old, and was brought to the island by Yoruba bondsmen during the Atlantic Slave trade. The drums accompany songs in praise of the Orisha, the deities and nature spirits of the Afrocuban religion Santeria. This course will hands-on and interactive, cover some of the more popular rhythms and teach a spread of songs for several important Orishas. Beginners welcome.
Crispin Robinson has been playing, studying and teaching batá drumming for 18 years. He is an initiated drummer and plays in religious ceremonies in Cuba. [artist website]
Contact email: musicevents@soas.ac.uk
Contact Tel: +44 (0)20 7898 4500
Contact Fax: +44 (0)20 7898 4519
