offers a series of traditional rhythm workshops to people of all ages and cultural backgrounds in communities throughout Queensland. Natalie Richy's sessions aim to share the joy and celebration of African/Latin roots drumming cultures and to empower communities to express themselves musically.
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0437 603213
www.myspace.com/upbeatrhythms
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AFRO/CUBAN CARNIVAL WORKSHOP
The latest addition of cultural workshops being offered. Based on intensive carnival study in Cuba, Natalie teaches this exciting 11 part 'Congo' rhythm famous to the carnival celebrations of Santiago de Cuba. This fun and interactive group workshop invites participants to learn some of the techniques of Cuban drumming and put together this exciting music in the making of a Conga band.
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WEST AFRICAN/ZIMBABWE TRADITIONAL DRUMMING
High energy polyrhythms from various regions of Africa with an emphasis on music made for dancing and celebration.
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AFRICAN/CUBAN FOLKLORIC DRUMMING
Explores joyous traditional rhythmic music from Africa and Cuba, and its awesome healing power, magical and uplifting.
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OBI ABATA plays Cuban carnival music @ Maleny Street Carnival
Music, art ,good people,and travelling are my passions.
I am an Afro/Latin percussionist,vibed by music that lifts people to dance.There is no better medicine on our beautiful planet.
I teach rhythm classes from my school of percussion in Witta,'Upbeat Rhythms',and facilitate workshops at festivals and events, ranging from African to Latin ensemble music including,- Afro/Cuban Carnival rhythms, inspired by my latest visit to Cuba.
I am a singer/songwriter, preparing to record my album this year.
My regular performance groups include a Duo act with, singer/guitarist Murray Wall, afro-latin/funk/Jazz band 'WASABI', joined by saxophonist/writer, Johan van Gelder, bass and drums.
My latest band,is latin quartet 'CANTA LA TUMBA',an ensemble exploring Cuban musica tradicional with instrumentation including rich vocals, percussion, guitar, double bass and trumpet.
I co-formed and played with Afro rhythm ensemble 'Zabahtu' for many years. These percussionists now form the core of 10 piece Upbeat Rhythms band,'OBI ABATA', an Afro/Latin folkloric group,based in percussion, song and dance.
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photo by Nisa Richy
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Upcoming GIGS AND WORKSHOPS
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Sat June 21 WASABI playing @ Environment Day, University of the Sunshine Coast
Sat July 26 Natalie Richy & Murray Wall @ Cairncross Cafe, Maleny 1-4pm
Sat Aug 9 AFRICAN DRUMMING WORKSHOP @ Amamoor Hall 9.30-2pm
Fri Aug 15 Natalie Richy, Murray Wall & Kit Cotter @ The Upfront Club, Maleny
Sun Aug 31 CANTA LA TUMBA @ Festuri Multicultural Festival
Sat Sept 20 AFRICAN DRUMMING @ Amamoor Hall
Sat Oct 11 WASABI @ The Upfront Club, Maleny 8pm
Sat Oct 16 AFRICAN DRUMMING @ Cooran Market 9.30-11.30
Sat Oct 16 AFRICAN/LATIN drumming clinic @ Caloundra Music Festival
Fri Oct 24 OBI ABATA @ Wild Womens Concert Maleny Community Centre
Fri Nov 21 CANTA LA TUMBA @ Finbars, Maleny
Sat Nov 29 UPBEAT RHYTHMS - Village Dance Party and Rhythm Workshops
Fri Dec 5 OBI ABATA @ Maleny Street Carnival
Fri Dec 12 CANTA LA TUMBA @ Nambour Moonlight Market 7-9pm
Fri Dec 19th CANTA LA TUMBA @ THE COFFEE BAR Chermside 6-10pm
January 15-21 2009 African/Latin drumming at SUNFEST Gladstone
January 26 African/ Latin drumming @ Australia Day Celebration Kings Beach Caloundra 11-3pm
Fri Jan 30th 2009 Murray Wall & Natalie Richy DUO @ The Upfront Club, Maleny 7-10pm
March 21 2009 CANTA LA TUMBA & African Drumming Workshop
@ Celebrating with Mary Festival, Gympie.
Sat April 11 OBI ABATA @ Tribal Moon Dance Party, Gympie
Sat April 11 African Drumming Workshops, beginner and advanced
@ Tribal Moon, Gympie
Sat April 18 WASABI @ Crystal Waters Cafe, Conondale
Sun May 17 CANTA LA TUMBA @ On Mountain View, Maleny 12-3pm
Sat May 30 African Drumming workshop, Chatsworth 9-1pm
Thanks for the friendship.
We're on tour at the moment playing songs from our new album "Baka Beyond the Forest" as well as some old favourites.
You can hear clips on our website (www.baka.co.uk) and we've put a couple of live tracks on our Myspace page.
One Love!
Natalie, thanks for the MySpace friendship and for your wonderful talents. It's a always a great pleasure to visit your page. Hope that you have a fabulous weekend!
Gracias por la Amistad y Apoyo – Bendiciones. Thanks for you Myspace friendship and support. Muchos Frutos – Viele Grüße – Greetings – Saludos. *** Por Colombia ni un paso Atras*** .......Frutos Tropicales.......
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