It was great fun to perform at Pride Parade this year – as always. This year, we chose to manifest against the oppression of the hbt people of Sudan by wearing white, green, red and black.
According to Stockholm Pride, 40 000 persons participated in the parade, and an estimated number of 350 000 people were out in the streets to watch the parade. We are proud to have been part of it! See more photos here.
Come and see us play at the Pride Parade on July 31! This is the fourth year that we will join the colorful parade with our energy and Brazilian rhythms.
Last year, the parade attracted a crowd of more than 350 000 people. Among the 35 000 parade particpants were Baquetum. ” I had goose bumps during the whole parade,” said a girl who walked ahead of us during the three hour long parade.
Don’t miss out on us this year! The Parade starts at 1 pm at Ringvägen-Zinkensväg and ends at “Sjöhistoriska museet”. For more info, visit: http://stockholmpride.org/en/2010/Pride-Parade-/
The spring/summer season has finally arrived here in Stockholm. That means a lot of drumming outdoors. We love it! Every Thursday ( if the weather allows) you can see and hear us practice in Tantolunden between 6 pm to approximately 9.30 pm – throughout the summer. Come and and enjoy the energetic rhythms!
We also have a few gigs planned. Keep posted for an update soon!
Tumaraca!
This coming fall, Baquetum is once again offering its popular beginner’s course in Maracatu! Don’t miss out on this opportunity. It was 1,5 years since we last held a course for beginners (we have been busy focusing on gigs and advancing our own skills).You will learn a lot about Maracatu, but will also learn other Brazilian rhythms such as afoxé, mangue beat, coco, samba reggae and funk.
The ensemble’s goal is to spread knowledge about these rhythms – and to spread joy. Everybody is invited – men, women, elderly, youngsters, musicians, beginners.
Come join us and become a part of this awesome gang!