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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
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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
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Rhythms and Rhymes of Resistance
Date: 23rd November 2022. Location: Theatre 1: IWAMD, University of Limerick https://goo.gl/maps/XYvs4iFZM4nN6mF28 Masamba Samba School...
simeonsamba
Nov 22, 20223 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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...
simeonsamba
Nov 7, 20215 min read
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Sep 29, 20210 min read
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Back to School
It'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...
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Sep 23, 20211 min read
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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...
simeonsamba
Jul 4, 20211 min read
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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...
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Jun 23, 20212 min read
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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 ...
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Jun 22, 20212 min read
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Catching Up (but not catching) Covid
8 months ago, just before St. Patrick’s Day, the first restrictions resulting from COVID-19 were announced, effectively shutting down ...
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Jun 21, 20211 min read
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