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Lessons / Genres / Latin & Afro-Cuban

Latin & Afro-Cuban

Clave is the law

A vast tradition with deep folkloric roots. Each rhythm carries cultural weight; learning these means learning their context.

Level 1

5 lessons
  1. 01 Understanding Clave 25 min
  2. 02 Bossa Nova 20 min
  3. 03 Samba on the Kit 25 min
  4. 04 Cha-Cha-Cha 20 min
  5. 05 Mambo — First Steps 25 min

Level 2

5 lessons
  1. 01 Songo 25 min
  2. 02 Mozambique 20 min
  3. 03 Merengue 20 min
  4. 04 Cumbia 20 min
  5. 05 Cáscara on the Kit 25 min

Level 3

5 lessons
  1. 01 Rumba 30 min
  2. 02 6/8 Afro-Cuban 30 min
  3. 03 Bembé Bell Pattern 25 min
  4. 04 Guaguancó 30 min
  5. 05 Comparsa 25 min

Level 4

5 lessons
  1. 01 Folkloric Integration 30 min
  2. 02 Modern Hybrid Approaches 30 min
  3. 03 Batá Rhythms on the Kit 25 min
  4. 04 Iyesá 20 min
  5. 05 Yoruba Ceremonial Rhythms 25 min

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