Join EEDS for a casual, fun night of Pagode music tomorrow night, Wednesday, July 24th from 8:30-11 PM. We’ll learn some new percussion rhythms, as well as some Portuguese lyrics – basically it’s just a huge jam session! Check out this recap page for reference for what we did last week. Don’t worry if this is your first time at Pagode night, though, everyone is welcome. If you didn’t receive the e-mail with the latest address send an e-mail to evanstonsamba@gmail.com and we will forward it to you. Don’t forget our 10th anniversary party is coming right up on Friday, July 26th from 7-10 PM!
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Pagode Recap and Reference
Thanks to everyone for making our first Pagode night such a success! We learned the basics on chocalho and tamborim, as well as the lyrics to some classic pagode tunes.
Our next drop-in pagode session will be in Evanston from 8:30-11:00pm on Wednesday, July 24. Again, please email us at evanstonsamba@gmail.com for location information (it will be different from last time). We’ll be improving our skills as we prepare for the EEDS 10th Anniversary Celebration on July 26!
Until then, check out these videos of the songs we learned last night. Check out the instruments, sing along, and learn the chorus for our next jam session!
Acreditar, performed by Dona Ivone Lara and Nilze Carvalho:
O Meu Lugar, the signature song performed by Arlindo Cruz:
Lucidez, by pagode legends Grupo Fundo de Quintal:
Malandro, by the great Jorge Aragão:
Madalena do Jucú, here off the great collection “Samba de Raiz”:
What is Pagode? Or, Why You Should Come to EEDS Pagode Nights!
EEDS Pagode Nights kick-off this Thursday, July 18 from 7 to 9 PM [more info here]. But what exactly is pagode? Pagode is a type of Brazilian music, closely linked with samba. It’s always been popular, especially in Bahia and Rio, but it really took off in the 1980s when it was popularized by some great bands, especially Grupo Fundo de Quintal (roughly translating as “Backyard Group”). Check them out playing their hit Lucidez on Brazil’s Radio Mania:
Fundo de Quintal’s name gives a clue to pagode’s laid-back atmosphere, as pagode is typically played at large, informal gatherings, often occurring outdoors. Today, pagode nights are popular throughout Brazil, and the term may refer to the event as well as the genre of music. Since it is often played at parties or outdoor gatherings, the instruments used to play pagode are slightly different than samba, and smaller drums like the tan-tan are used instead of surdos. Pagode nights are fun, casual get-togethers, so why not join EEDS for a little music, food, and maybe even some impromptu dancing. We guarantee you’ll have fun!
EEDS Pagode Nights Start Thursday!
Time to keep the musical party going with EEDS!
EEDS Bateria Director Reed Flygt and friends will be holding our first drop-in pagode session and potluck in Evanston from 7-9pm on Thursday, July 18. We will be learning and playing some great samba while relaxing and socializing over food and drinks. Please email us at evanstonsamba@gmail.com for location information.
There is a $10 suggested donation and please bring some food or drink to contribute to the party (especially something to throw on the grill).
Hope to see everyone there!
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