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Returning to the workplace – how Masamba can help.
I was watching the news last night, and the topic of workers returning to ‘the office’ came up. Some HR consultants and experts on work practices believe that many workers will be hesitant about returning to the ‘normal’ ways of … Continue reading
0-60!!!
There has been a sudden injection of energy into our work over the last few weeks. This is mainly as a result of the lifting of COVID-19 restriction, making all sorts of activities possible again. We’ve had something of a … Continue reading
Back to basics!
After a long, and sometimes boring layoff from rehearsals, we are delighted to announce that regular rehearsals will resume at a new venue from Wednesday, September 22nd @ 7pm. The location is the school hall in St. James’s Primary School, … Continue reading
Maculêlê for a cloudy day
We had a great time today, teaming up with Allesandra Azavedo and Mestre Tatu for an outdoor workshop in Mountjoy Square. Allesandra and Tatu have been delivering workshop in the open on Mountjoy Square for the last couple of months, … Continue reading
Summer Drumming for Young People with Masamba!
We at Masamba Samba School are organising a week-long Summer Camp in St. James’s Primary School, starting on Monday 5th July and running for 5 days. We will be providing 2 sessions each day, 11am – 1pm and 2pm – … Continue reading
COVID CLOUDS CLEARING
Almost every day, we are hearing more positive news about vaccinations and the gradual re-opening of Irish society. While the live music industry has been left in limbo, we are at least seeing some test events planned, which hopefully will … Continue reading
Positive end to 2020
2020 has been a difficult year for us all – especially those of us working in the Arts. The COVID-19 restrictions have made life very difficult for the last nine months, and we can only hope that the New Year … Continue reading
Catching up (but not catching) COVID-19
8 months ago, just before St. Patrick’s Day, the first restrictions resulting from COVID-19 were announced, effectively shutting down Masamba, along with most of the arts and entertainment industries. We have had a stop-start existence then (mainly stopped), but regardless … Continue reading
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
‘A Young Heart Sings to the Beat of a Drum’
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