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Blocolouco
- A community samba group formed in Edgbaston, and offering workshops in samba percussion. Includes their gig history and calendar, with news and contacts.
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Carnival Collective
- A band based on a samba batteria, with horns and vocals playing an eclectic range of styles live at festivals and events across the UK; with a profile and gig list.
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London School of Samba
- The UK’s first samba school offers dance, drumming, and costume making workshops, and an education and outreach programme; provides details of their gigs and carnival appearances.
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MacUmba
- A group of musicians based in Scotland who mix Scottish bagpipes with the rhythms of Brazilian percussion; offers a profile, discography, video and audio clips, and contacts.
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One Voice Music
- Offers education and training in Brazilian and Cuban percussion and dance for all levels of ability; includes their programme, news, video and photo galleries, and details of their performance team, Edun Ara.
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Paraiso School of Samba
- Formed to promote authentic Brazilian Samba; includes a guide to their classes and workshops, carnival participation, performance diary, news and contacts.
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Sambayabamba
- A Glasgow-based samba troupe; includes details of recordings and gigs, with booking contacts. Also organises regular and bespoke workshops.
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SheBoom
- Reputedly Europe's largest women's drumming ensemble, based in Glasgow; includes information about their music and recordings, events and gigs, contacts, how to join, and a history.
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Sol Samba
- A community Brazilian percussion and dance group based in Oxford, dates of classes and performances, news and contacts.
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Traditional Sounds of Samba Ltd
- Specialist suppliers of Brazilian musical instruments and samba drums for individuals, bands and school groups. Includes background on the style, and a guide to Carnival in Rio de Janeiro.
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UK & Irish Samba Association
- Maintains a listing of Brazilian-inspired percussion, dance, and carnival groups and classes in the British Isles, with a forum, events calendar, and a blog.
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