Donate to Shangô Beat Afro-Brazilian Percussion Series @ BAMBU Pharm
This is a FREE program provided by Bambu Pharm through the Zoolabs Fund, though donations are always welcome! If you would like to support by offering a donation, or even paying for the cost of the program, valued at $300 per student (or $25 per class), 100% donations go directly to Mestre Marcos as part of our Solutions to Artist Sustainability Initiative. Thank you!
Learn Samba, Contemporary, and Orixa Afro-Candomble Rhythms from a master teacher tuition free!
Mondays 6:30pm - 8:30pm | 12 weeks beginning April 13, 2026 - June 29, 2026 @ BAMBU Pharm in West Oakland (1 block from West Oakland BART)
Dive into a 12-week series learning the living rhythms of Salvador, Bahia with Mestre Marcos Odara, a Master percussionist, singer, visual artist, and cultural bearer rooted in the sacred Orixá traditions of Candomblé. This class invites you to experience the heartbeat of Brazil—its ancestral roots and spiritual depth—through rhythms passed down through generations.
Ideal for committed students with some musical background, yet not required. Some drums provided, or bring your own.
Born in Salvador, Bahia, Marcos Odara is a percussionist whose journey began at age six, entering the spiritual house of Candomblé at 14, and by 16 was immersed in the sacred rhythms of the Orixás through ceremony, family, and daily practice. Guided early by street percussionist Zoinho, Marcos went on to spend 16 transformative years between Brazil and Italy, expanding his craft through Latin jazz, salsa, African rhythms, and contemporary European music. Today, he carries forward the authenticity of his Afro-Brazilian roots as a dedicated percussionist and cultural bearer.
🍽 Snacks and drinks for purchase available
📍 1 block from West Oakland BART | Receive address upon registration
Registration link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf1z7Rz-3U_5orpiCWTxWDJba7lAXAtJVvlBYuIoOsSfUm2eQ/viewform
💬 Your contribution supports independent cultural & community artists and helps keep Bambu Pharm alive as a creative, cultural hub for Oakland and beyond. Thank you for showing up for the arts that nourish us! 💛
