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* COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS * UPBEAT RHYTHMS offers a series of traditional rhythm workshops to people of all ages and cultural backgrounds in communities throughout Queensland. Natalie Richy's sessions aim to share the joy and celebration of African/Latin roots drumming cultures and to empower communities to express themselves musically. * 0437 603213 www.myspace.com/upbeatrhythms *AFRO/CUBAN CARNIVAL WORKSHOP The latest addition of cultural workshops being offered. Based on intensive carnival study in Cuba, Natalie teaches this exciting 11 part 'Congo' rhythm famous to the carnival celebrations of Santiago de Cuba. This fun and interactive group workshop invites participants to learn some of the techniques of Cuban drumming and put together this exciting music in the making of a Conga band. * WEST AFRICAN/ZIMBABWE TRADITIONAL DRUMMING High energy polyrhythms from various regions of Africa with an emphasis on music made for dancing and celebration. * AFRICAN/CUBAN FOLKLORIC DRUMMING Explores joyous traditional rhythmic music from Africa and Cuba, and its awesome healing power, magical and uplifting. * OBI ABATA plays Cuban carnival music @ Maleny Street Carnival * Duo *WASABI www.myspace.com/wasabigroup * CANTA LA TUMBA www.myspace.com/cantalatumba *