 Vovó Anamalia
Gamo da Paz
Jorge Alabe
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If you live in the San Francisco Bay Area, you are fortunate to have two world renowned Master Drummers of the Candomblé Tradition available to teach Orixá drumming, songs and dance; Gamo da Paz and Jorge Alabe.
It is a rare opportunity and if you have any interest in the tradition, you will definitely want to explore their classes. Both offer tours to Brazil each year. |
Vovó Anamalia
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Vovó Anamalia
Vovó Anamalia is a Spiritual Being who connected with Andrée, a Medium, in 1996.
In the Brazilian Spiritual Traditions Vovó is from the lineage of Preta Velhas who come to help people with their sufferings and difficulties in life.
It is not the traditional way to learn about the Orixás, but people report the sessions with Vovó are profound, healing and transforming. VOVO ANAMALIA
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Gamo da Paz
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GAMO DA PAZ
Gamo lives in the San Francisco Bay Area and offers Traditional Candomblé Tours each summer to Salvador, Bahia, Brazil.
Born in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, Gamo Da Paz is a third generation Master Drummer who was raised in the lineage of the Candomblé tradition of the Ketu nation. Initiated as a Candomblé Master at the age of 13, Da Paz is one of the few drummers who plays ceremonial and healing rhythms in the most renowned religious houses in Brazil and internationally.
Traditional Candomblé Drumming and Song
Gamo teaches the culture and drumming traditions of Candomblé, one of the oldest Brazilian religions originating from Africa. Gamo works with all levels of students to teach drumming techniques and rhythms along with the traditional songs that accompany each rhythm. For more information on class times and locations, CLICK HERE
Class description
The practice of Candomblé embraces men and women of all ages and cultures. Gamo's previous classes have attracted doctors, CEO's, educators, college students, and others from all walks of life. The teachings of Candomblé and the Orixás are universal. Regardless of religious affiliation, participants learn to focus on "the Spiritual" which has no race and is not particular to one group of people. The practice of traditional drumming and singing in an ancient language serves as an opening to that spiritual awareness. Ultimately, this class takes on a therapeutic nature as participants immerse themselves further into the awareness of Orixás as spiritual forces revealing a connection unique to each individual. This understanding of the anthropomorphic qualities of the Orixás allows participants to further understand the healing power of the Candomblé tradition. |
Jorge Alabe
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JORGE ALABE
Special Orixá Dance Workshops
Jorge Alabe, Master Drummer of Afro-Brazilian rhythms presents authentic Orixá dance steps from the Candomblé tradition of Brazil.
All levels are welcome. Bring conga drums and agogo bells for drum class if you can. Dance class will have live drum accompaniment. $15 for dance or drum class; $25 for both classes
Orixá Song Classes
Each class focuses on songs for specific Orixás, as well as review songs of other Orixás that have been covered in previous classes. Everyone is welcome to join the class at all levels of experience, and audio-taping is allowed. Please get in touch Deborah Cogan as advance sign-up for this class is required. This is a really nice class if you are interested in this beautiful tradition and would like deeper familiarity with the songs and rhythms.
Contact Deborah Cogan EMAIL or 510-601-7244 with questions or to register, and she will send you details on the location when you register.
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