Yesterday the children of Bloco Tô Ligado played in the interval of the last rehearsal of carnival bloco Cordão do Boitatá in the Morro dos Prazeres favela:
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Bloco Tô Ligado: Pre-Carnival Ball
We threw a pre-carnival ball at Projeto Tô Ligado this Sunday to provide an opportunity for the children to play in public. The children played all of the classic carnivalContinue reading “Bloco Tô Ligado: Pre-Carnival Ball”
Rehearsing with the Children of Projeto Tô Ligado
On Sunday, the children of Projeto Tô Ligado will play at their own pre-carnival ball at the project. Today was the last full rehearsal: For anyone living/staying in Rio, justContinue reading “Rehearsing with the Children of Projeto Tô Ligado”
Carnival Rehearsal with the Children of Projeto Tô Ligado and Cordão de Boitatá
One of the largest of the street bands (known as “blocos”) that plays in Rio city centre during carnival season is called Cordão de Boitatá. This band comprises around 50Continue reading “Carnival Rehearsal with the Children of Projeto Tô Ligado and Cordão de Boitatá”
Bloco Tô Ligado Party: November
This year I have been providing brass and percussion instrumental music lessons to children from Rio de Janeiro’s favelas in partnership of a local social project called Projeto Tô Ligado.Continue reading “Bloco Tô Ligado Party: November”
Bloco Tô Ligado: October Party
On Sunday there was a party at Projeto Tô Ligado. The children’s carnival band, Bloco Tô Ligado, played, followed by samba band Samba de Lei. Here are the videos: AndContinue reading “Bloco Tô Ligado: October Party”
