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Caka!ak Thunder
Samba / Freestyle / Other

shake the walls and dance on the rubble!



GREENSBORO, North Carolina
United States

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Member Since10/13/2005
Band Websiteemail us at cakalakthunder@yahoo.com
Band MembersPoetic edition of our Points of Unity: We are the ones that play. Our amplified hearts beating in resistance to domination’s daily drone, we play for the liberation of bodies, minds, spirits, cultures, and earth. Believing the murmurs in our communities can turn into movements, we play to support local communities facing and fighting oppression. We play because people before us played. We honor and respect the roots and histories of samba and create culture as a tool of resistance, and a vehicle of hope. Walking together in rhythm, we play to discipline our bodies believing that the fire of our sound will help dance a new world into existence, a world where the harmony and discords of life are remixed as music. In black and blue, we play our drums with courage knowing that any struggle against the status quo makes you subject to a bruising.
InfluencesSamba, hip hop, southern collegiate marching bands, peoples' movements around the world and especially in the global south and southern US. Specific influences include Yacumbe, Olodum, the NCA&T drum line, our sometimes-maestre Eduardo da Sauza, do-it-yourself "DIY" culture, and everyone who comes to play with us.
Sounds Like

Stop Cliffside from Chris Teague on Vimeo.




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CT Raleigh 7-19-08 part 1 from Muktha jost on Vimeo.


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Oct 31 2009 8:00A
A&T Homecoming Parade with the Interactive Resource Center Greensboro, North Carolina

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   About Caka!ak Thunder

T-shirts are available for $10! Original design by ScorpioSoul. www.scorpiosoul.com

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We've been bringing beats to the streets in support of people's movements since 2003. While we are deeply influenced by the rhythms and history of Brazilian Samba, we consider ourselves a radical drum corps, not a true samba band (escola/school). A testament to the music's global pervasiveness, we actually learned our first samba licks from an escola en Stockholm, Sweden, called Yacumbe. While we have been known to travel on occasion, we're proud to do most of our playing around home in NC. Check out the list of our "shows" to get the flavor of what we do.

No experience is required to play music with us, only interest and dedication. Practices are open to everyone but we ask that interested players spend a few weeks observing and hanging out with us first - come see us and we'll tell you all about it. Email cakalakthunder@yahoo.com for directions.

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Oct 24 2009 6:56 AM


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The Scene of the Crime Rovers

The Scene of the Crime Rovers



Sep 29 2009 1:56 AM

Thanks for jamming with us at Pride in Durham! Can't wait to see you all again at Honk!

-SOC Rovers
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Jul 14 2009 3:02 AM

Thank you for letting me practice with you guys! I'm always up for meeting new musicians and it's a huge plus that you're all about social justice. Yee-yuh!
Kaizoku

Kaizoku



Jun 30 2009 7:55 AM

Jeff G of Brass Liberation here. Thanks for adding my rock band. Love the new profile photo! BTW, our beloved clarinetist Wendy is coming your way soon, so please show her some of that fabled Southern Hospitality. Thanks so much!
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Jun 29 2009 10:08 PM

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Jun 12 2009 11:20 PM

two rad greensboro shows:

Laila ;)

Laila ;)



Jun 2 2009 1:23 AM

I love this Bunch. You energy alone is inspiring! Go Thunder Caks!
amaris!

amaris!



May 13 2009 3:47 PM

Thanks for the love...i need it and our paths most definitely will...smile

Love the pic!
Families United for Racial & Economic Equality

Families United for Racial & Economic Equality



May 1 2009 4:37 AM

Thanks for your friendship. Keep on changing the world!
Citizens Against Cliffside

Citizens Against Cliffside



Apr 24 2009 2:19 AM



Why am I sending this late? Because Earth Day should be everyday! Have a good one!
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Citizens Against Cliffside

Citizens Against Cliffside



Apr 11 2009 5:28 PM

Ditto! I'm glad to find others on myspace who are fightin the fight.
Keep spreadin the word! :) cya there!
Be Yr Own Hero

Be Yr  Own Hero



Mar 24 2009 1:09 AM

Will Ridenour / Kora

Will Ridenour / Kora



Mar 23 2009 9:50 PM

whew, I shore do miss y'alls.
Aleks

Aleks



Mar 3 2009 2:42 AM

i can't make it to practice just one day and here i am stealing internet so i can be nostalgic on the myspace. that's what i get.
Speech Debelle

Speech Debelle



Feb 21 2009 11:37 PM

Thank you for stoping by for the link up..hope you enjoy the music....keep rising xxx
Aleks

Aleks



Jan 22 2009 3:47 PM

the blister has popped in a victorious manner. it's ready for church on sunday.
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Daryl Hayott & TRIBE KONFUCIOUSKLAN



Jan 6 2009 6:55 PM

Always Keep the inner light going and continue to follow your soul. No borders, No artificial vibes . No commercial driven efforts. Treat the work as you would your principles. Mostly just have fun creating. Do u until the wheels fall off.
May u have a wonderful New Year Always stay true Caka!ak Thunder
YAKUMBÉ

YAKUMBÉ



Jan 6 2009 1:02 PM

Starwars samba, this kan be a fabulous film. Geatings to you from near the polar circle.
ECPE

ECPE



Dec 24 2008 11:30 PM

Happy Holidays from the ECPE!


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