We welcome all new comers.
If you can count to 4, then you can play samba!
Come and give it a try at one of our practices!
We practice every Thursday, 7-9.30 pm, Cyprus station.
Please contact us by email to barkingbateria@googlemail.com for further details.
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First formed in September 1996 by two Anthropology lecturers at University of East London, the band has gone from strength to strength being a very audible addition to many events and protests across London and the South East over the last ten years, and has spawned at least two other bands.
As a well established band we have seen over the years a HUGE number of both players and mestres (thats the guy (or gal) up the front running round like an idiot frantically blowing whistle and waving their hands about), but none have been as instrumental as Fred T., one of the oldest members, creator of at least six other samba bloco's and trustee at the world famous London School of Samba.
Over the years we have been involved in many and varied events and interesting situations, played on beaches and benches, Masquerade and Moulin Rouge, we've chased Alice down the rabbit hole and come out the other side smiling, occupied a university, fought for justice, equality and chocolate biscuits, marched through rain and snow, and welcome the sun each year at Stonehenge by order of King Arthur himself. Infact, it would probably be easier to say what we haven't done...
beltane bash drumming 2
Some clips of David Couzins, President of the coger's society, "Dave Magic" in the squats, "Dave Soldier", on speakers corner, speaking at "speakers corner", hyde park London, brainstorming peace movement solutions that i consider answers to the question Galloway AVOIDS in the above video, "what are we supposed to do about it?"
(from Anoncomposmentis, Class War. speakers corner regular) *both ron and dave are more like leaders of the London Peace Movement than George Galloway
rupert murdoch, the first global traitor, has been given complete control of the worldwide music business as a reward for the lies he told for the reptilian who took us to war
BARKING BATERIA Don't miss this one! An electrifying feast of Brazilian samba, delivered in a unique Bhangra, Funk and Drum 'n' Bass style will turn the dancefloor into an instant Carnival. Expect up to 30 drummers and get ready to shake your booty - they tore the place apart when they played Offline last year!
YOUNGHUSBAND Agit prop green blues. "Well crafted, lightly toasted slice of psychedelic indie" DROWNED IN SOUND
Plus: CABARET HOUR WITH VIC LAMBRUSCO 'Abrasive political comedy' - Time Out Comic piquancy - Independent
