Workshop connects percussion to anti-colonial thought in Brazil
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Residents of Olinda and Garanhuns, Brazil will participate in the “Roda Contracolonial” percussion and dance workshop, taking place from October 29 to November 15.
The workshop will be held at the Quilombo Urbano Xambá in Olinda and the Quilombo Castainho in Garanhuns, both in the state of Pernambuco. The free training offers a certificate and requires no prior musical or dance experience. The initiative aims to create a learning experience that combines popular rhythms, physical practices, discussions, and community knowledge.
Inspired by the writings of quilombola leader Nego Bispo, the workshop uses anti-colonial thought to celebrate memories, ancestry, and locally-built knowledge. Organizers designed the workshop to move away from traditional teaching methods by making participants active contributors. Thúlio Xambá and Breno Liberato will lead the workshop. Thúlio will guide participants through percussion instruments and rhythms, while Breno will focus on physical activities and conversations about anti-colonialism. Traditional musical styles such as coco, ciranda, and maracatu will be featured.
The project received support from the Pernambuco Cultural Incentive Fund and will prioritize residents aged 12 to 85, reserving 70% of the 25 spaces available in each location for community members.
