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Hello
and Welcome to Barking Bateria, East London's
own fusion of samba, drumming, dancing, contemporary music and drunken
idiocy!
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First
formed in September 1996 by two Anthropology lecturers at University
of East London, the band has gone from strength to strength being
a very audible addition to many events and protests across London
and the South East over the last nine years, and has spawned at least
two other bands, including the veritably pink and silver Rhythms
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a University based band we have seen over the years a HUGE number
of both players and mestres (thats the guy (or gal) up the front running
round like an idiot frantically blowing whistle and waving their hands
about), but none have been as instrumental as Fred Turuka, one of
the oldest members, creator of at least six other samba bloco's and
trustee at the world famous London School of Samba. Seriously, this
guy is so samba crazy its a wonder he evermanages to actually meet
people. |
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Over
the years we have been involved in many and varied events and interesting
situations, played on beaches and benches, Masquerade
and Moulin Rouge, we've chased Alice down the rabbit hole and come
out the other side smiling, occupied a university, fought for justice,
equality and hippydom, marched through rain and snow, and welcome
the sun each year at Stonehenge by order of King Arthur himself. Infact,
it would probably be easier to say what we haven't done. |
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