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Jumping into June
We started last month with a post entitled 'May Mayhem', and were we ever right. Over the month, we delivered 93 workshops between 11...
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Jun 3, 20232 min read


May Mayhem!
May-June is always a somewhat chaotic time in the Masamba camp. As the school year draws to a close, we receive many requests for one-off...
simeonsamba
May 17, 20231 min read


We're Hiring!
We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated music tutor to join our small team here at Masamba. This position is part funded through the...
simeonsamba
Apr 7, 20231 min read


Free Workshop Dublin Learning City 2023
Join us on Wednesday April 5th for an introduction to Masamba's music!
simeonsamba
Mar 28, 20231 min read


Masamba Résille!
Last week, we welcomed a group of 54 members of Samba Résille from Toulouse to our shores and our rehearsal space. The group was in town...
simeonsamba
Feb 28, 20232 min read


Masamba in Review - 2022
In 2022, we at Masamba celebrated our 28th year in existence, with an almost full return to rehearsals and performances. Though there is...
simeonsamba
Dec 31, 20224 min read


Feliz Natal a Todos!
We have almost reached the holiday season and this year, more than ever, we at Masamba are looking forward to a break! We will publish an...
simeonsamba
Dec 21, 20221 min read


Rhythms and Rhymes of Resistance
Date: 23rd November 2022. Location: Theatre 1: IWAMD, University of Limerick https://goo.gl/maps/XYvs4iFZM4nN6mF28 Masamba Samba School...
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Nov 22, 20223 min read


No Stopover in October
Our website has been quiet of late, though not for want to things to share… Since the lifting of the COVID-19 restrictions, we have been...
simeonsamba
Nov 3, 20224 min read


Masamba Youth Summer Camp begins today!
For those bringing young people to the summer camp today, here are the directions to the Barbara Ward Clonliffe and Community Centre:...
simeonsamba
Jul 18, 20221 min read


May the Drums Be With You!
During the COVID-19 lockdown we were keen to get back to normality, and get out working again. Schools may have been open, but many were...
simeonsamba
May 31, 20221 min read


Images of the month
March 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...
simeonsamba
Apr 5, 20221 min read


Back to Basics
Another solid rehearsal last night, in preparation of a crazy week of St. Patrick's events coming up. We have slowly returned to near...
simeonsamba
Mar 10, 20221 min read
Marching into March
Every year, the weather in Ireland and the general financial hangover after Christmas combine to make it a quiet time on the live music...
simeonsamba
Mar 1, 20222 min read
Back 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...
simeonsamba
Jan 26, 20221 min read
Rehearsals 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...
simeonsamba
Jan 11, 20221 min read


21 Drum Salute
A 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...
simeonsamba
Dec 31, 20214 min read


Rehearsals Rained Off
Apologies for the late notice, but the continued bad weather associated with storm Barra has forced us to cancel rehearsals this week....
simeonsamba
Dec 8, 20211 min read


Rotting Roots
now the mud has settled.. On Hallowe’en night (October 31st), we debuted a new show called ‘Rotting Roots’. This show was a collaboration...
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Nov 7, 20215 min read


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Sep 29, 20210 min read
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