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Posted on September 12, 2020 by Simeon

This week we began the process of returning to rehearsals and workshops in a safe environment. When the initial COVID-19 restrictions came into being just before St. Patrick’s Day, we were frustrated to be losing out on one of the … Continue reading →

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‘A Young Heart Sings to the Beat of a Drum’

Posted on May 29, 2020 by Simeon

Masamba Samba School releases documentary video about their music projects in disadvantaged communities. While the performance side of Masamba is loud, colourful and well-documented, the organisation’s work in the community is less well known. “We deliver over 400 music workshops … Continue reading →

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COVID CAPERS

Posted on April 24, 2020 by Simeon

Despite the fact that all of our performances and workshops have been cancelled, we still have plenty to do here in the Masamba camp. Graham and Greg have been working away generating some new workshop materials. Music files, videos, photos … Continue reading →

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Masamba Samba School COVID 19 Update

Posted on March 24, 2020 by Simeon

Like many in the Arts community, the COVID 19 closures and cancellations have hit us hard.               Usually, the St. Patrick’s Day period is one of intense activity for us, and a real chance … Continue reading →

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End of the Year, End of the Decade, End of 25 Years of Masamba!

Posted on December 31, 2019 by Simeon

As we approach the end of the year, and indeed the decade, it’s only natural to take a look back over the previous 12 months, in order to celebrate the positives and hopefully learn from some of the negatives. Every … Continue reading →

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Bloody Brilliant Bossas!

Posted on April 8, 2019 by Simeon

Over the years, Masamba have been proud to welcome some of Brazil’s best drummers to Ireland to work with us. It is amazing to think that names such as Esteves da Silva, Dudu Tucci, Jonas d’Oliveira, Serrinha Raiz, Chris Quade … Continue reading →

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Some highlights from 2018…

Posted on January 1, 2019 by Simeon

End of 2018 blog As we approach the end of another year, and with the benefit of a few day’s rest, it is fitting to look back at the year gone by. It was definitely a year of ups and … Continue reading →

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A Van-tastic Year

Posted on December 21, 2018 by Simeon

In November 2017, we took delivery of our first ever dedicated Masamba vehicle, in the form of a little Peugeot Expert. It was end of a long process of funding applications and after applying to several different agencies, it was … Continue reading →

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Increased Volume of Work

Posted on June 21, 2018 by Simeon

    We have had a lot of requests for bookings, and general information over the last couple of weeks, and we must admit that we have been slow to get back to some of you. However, in our defence, … Continue reading →

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Cycles and Connections

Posted on April 11, 2018 by Simeon

Masamba is now in it’s 23rd year of continuous operation. Over that time, a lot of people have come and gone from the band, as is the nature of community music and life in general. Some people disappear for ever, … Continue reading →

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