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Melena’s Percussion Workshop 12pm-2pm

DATE:
February 4, 2012
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MELENA’S NATIONAL BLACK HISTORY MONTH TRIBUTE

AT VITELLO’S

Luncheon (buffet) Networking Party!

$30 Admission – ALL AGES WELCOME!

11:30am Registration

AFRO- CUBAN PERCUSSION WORKSHOP

Study traditional Afro-Cuban percussion with Melena. Melena has over 15
years professional experience having toured and performed with legendary
artists such as Barry White, Stevie Wonder, Macy Gray and Julio Iglesias.
She has conducted workshops and Master Classes throughout the United
States as well as Internationally.

Course Description: Learn Afro-Cuban Music History and Culture.
Evolution of the Congas and modern-day playing. Hand technique and
sound development exercises for Congas.
- History and Modern-Day Playing
- Evolution of Congas
- Hand Technique for Congas
- Melodic Exercises for Sound Development on Congas

Afro-Cuban Foklore Rhythms, Dance and Song!
Congo Rhythms: Yuka, Makuta, Palo, 6/8 Bembe

BRING YOUR CONGA DRUM!

GIVE AWAY PRIZES FROM HER SPONSORS! MELENA IS A REMO,
SABIAN, BEATO, HANSENFUTZ, AND RHYTHM TECH ARTIST!

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