Mestre John Richards ,
Bateria members:
JC , Mellissa ,Josie ,
Nazan,
Trev , Andrew, Tony A , Gurbax, Martin, Nina, Bridgette, Julie, SJ, Emmie-Jane, Malcolm, Janet, Kev, Jackie, Jude , David Wells, Mandy, Meg, Hannah, Jo, Niamh, Jon L, Trix, Peter, Elsa, Leah, Huw, Joshua, Rebecca plus friends and guests, Sam, Hugh , Mark, Andy, Rocky, and still others we haven't met yet .
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Influences
Olodum , Sergio Mendes, Kizumba, Ile Aiye, Timbalada, Fela Kuti...
Sounds Like
OYA batucada are the band with the authentic dark beats from Salvador de Bahiia, combined with vocalist Monica Guerra and horn section, The Sons of Xango they create a sound unique to the UK.....
A series of percussion workshops leading to live performances with Oya batucada
Mondays at the Hare and Hounds, Kings Heath, B14. 7.45pm til 10 pm. .
You will learn to play samba on authentic Brazilian instruments alongside existing oya batucada members and will participate in our live gigs
Workshop leader, 'Mestre' John Richards and "Take Me To Brazil" workshop facilitators (OYA batucada performers) will help you get the most out of our tight schedule.
Cost: £36 for six workshops, payable at first workshop
All instruments provided - no previous experience necessary. sense of humour essential.
To book your place with this exciting project, contact Oya batucada
email oyabatucada@hotmail.co.uk
or "J.C." 07504 263 039
home 0121 449 0488
OYA batucada have been playing carnivals, clubs, corporate occasions, private parties and weddings in Birmingham and beyond for over ten years.
In previous years you may have caught us at the hugely succesful "Viva Brazil" nights or during our slamming rhythmic feasts at the ABS Latin American Festivals in Centenary Square, the Mailbox and the Arcadian. SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF XANGO
We have just taken our performances to a new level with the addition of a four piece horn section: flute, trumpet, tenor sax and trombone. We are proud to welcome Lisa, Alvin, Dee and Errol to the world of Oya..
Meanwhile... the bateria are now joined by brasiliera vocalist Monica Guerra whose sweet earthy style combines brilliantly with our bass heavy beats
TO BOOK US for your event, party or wedding or to join us: contact oyabatucada@hotmail.co.uk
You can join our facebook group : oyabatucada too !
About ‘Mestre’John Richards.
John has been playing Samba for 20 years, originally with Midlands School of Samba in 1988, then with Birmingham School of Samba;" Xango" and finally leading his own bloco, Oya batucada in 1997.
He regularly runs beginner’s and advanced workshops with a wide variety of school and community groups, and is an accomplished performer with his own and other bands.
He has experienced and survived two Brazilian carnival “study tours” in Salvador de Bahia where he played carnival with local band “Kizumba” and shot unique video footage of his experiences.
John currently co-hosts the samba club nights “Viva Brazil !" at the Hare and Hounds, Kings Heath, with Oya batucada.
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