simeonsambaApr 51 minImages of the monthMarch was a busy month for Masamba. This was our first proper St. Patrick's Day in three years, and we made up for it in style with a...
simeonsambaMar 101 minBack to BasicsAnother solid rehearsal last night, in preparation of a crazy week of St. Patrick's events coming up. We have slowly returned to near...
simeonsambaMar 12 minMarching into MarchEvery year, the weather in Ireland and the general financial hangover after Christmas combine to make it a quiet time on the live music...
simeonsambaJan 261 minBack in the Game!Rehearsals resume tonight in St. James's Primary School, after a short layoff. The COVID numbers are reducing, and the health bods think...
simeonsambaJan 111 minRehearsals cancelled for two weeks due to spike in COVID-19 cases.That's pretty much it - we are playing safe and taking a couple of weeks out from rehearsals of our community band, and workshop with the...
simeonsambaDec 31, 20214 min21 Drum SaluteA short summary of 2021 2021 proved to be another very challenging year for us all, and Masamba had it’s own share of trials and...
simeonsambaDec 8, 20211 minRehearsals Rained OffApologies for the late notice, but the continued bad weather associated with storm Barra has forced us to cancel rehearsals this week....
simeonsambaNov 7, 20215 minRotting Rootsnow the mud has settled.. On Hallowe’en night (October 31st), we debuted a new show called ‘Rotting Roots’. This show was a collaboration...
admin59754Sep 23, 20211 minBack to SchoolIt's that time of the year again - the evenings start to get darker, there is the odd chill in the air, and yes, schools are back! We've...
simeonsambaJul 4, 20211 minMaculêlê 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...
admin59754Jun 23, 20212 minCovid Clouds ClearingAlmost every day, we are hearing more positive news about vaccinations and the gradual re-opening of Irish society. While the live music...
admin59754Jun 22, 20212 minPositive End to 20202020 has been a difficult year for us all – especially those of us working in the Arts. The COVID-19 restrictions have made life very ...
admin59754Jun 21, 20211 minCatching Up (but not catching) Covid8 months ago, just before St. Patrick’s Day, the first restrictions resulting from COVID-19 were announced, effectively shutting down ...
admin59754Jun 20, 20211 minBrasil TripIn February, three members of Masamba visited Rio de Janeiro for two weeks, to witness the preparations for carnaval 2019. Most of this...
admin59754Jun 19, 20212 minEarly Years SambaIn recent years, we have increasingly being asked to work with junior and senior infants classes in schools, and we became aware that our...
admin59754Jun 17, 20211 minExpanding the Board of DirectorsIn 2019, we welcomed two new members to our Board of Directors: Sarah Bermingham is a fundraiser with the ISPCC, and a keen music fan ...