MaSamba Samba School

06/06/2026

There’s an amazing set up here at Shanganagh Park - percussion instruments in situ 24/7!

05/06/2026

For those of you in Dunlaoghaire/Rathdown area tomorrow, we are delivering a series of workshops as part of Cruinniú na n-Óg. The first one is in Shanganagh Park. Details below.

We all know how to play in the park, but have you ever played the park? Join Masamba Samba School at the Shanganagh Park, where we will bring the park to

05/06/2026

We're jumping into June - a busy start to the month - see all the details here:

As the school year winds down, the Masamba camp is a hive of activity! This evening, we are delivering a couple of workshops with the 5th Port Sea Scouts. It’s a shame there isn’t a scouting badge for samba, but we are sure that the group will be well able to work as a team, and play music as a ...

31/05/2026

As always, we had great craic today playing for the Women’s Mini Marathon. Plenty of positive feedback from the runners and plenty of laughs with the crew!

29/05/2026

Every day is a new adventure! Today, we are playing at an inclusion week event in Rathmines, organised by Dublin City Council.

12/05/2026

Here's a great article on the power of music to challenge division and support healing for those experiencing trauma.

https://worldlymusic.blogspot.com/2026/05/may-4-guest-blogger-sandra-patterson-1.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawRvuhpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETBtVm1iU2JwNm8yU2ltZzg2c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHmzSFQZBGKt8qu56bpJu1fEvf4AwZK2s90jRupSa2H2iaGeRPK7LwJHAtMdl_aem_doWWz-TuOEkFQCOWCIwn1A

The first guest post from Sandra Patterson. Punk: Reflection of a conflicted society. Punk music in Belfast emerged as a powerful expressio...

06/05/2026

Following up on our great news last week that we received funding from the Music Capital Scheme, some of the drums have arrived at Masamba Central! Music Network

23/04/2026

Great session last night as part of Dublin Learning City. Friends new and old joining us for a giant percussion jam!
Thanks to Fernando Basqueroto for the video.

21/04/2026

We are hosting an open free workshop for adults tomorrow evening as part of the Dublin Learning City Initiative. 7pm-9pm at our rehearsal space in the Liberties (D08EC96 - the QR code opens a link in google maps). All instruments provided - we might even buy a pack of biscuits;-)
All the details are on the poster, or there is a link to the DLC website here: https://dublinlearningcity.ie/event/samba-drumming-workshop/

17/04/2026

We are delighted yet again to be hosting an open rehearsal as part of the Dublin Learning City initiative. Dublin Learning City is a partnership that is collaborating to advance Dublin as a learning region, as defined by UNESCO. Each year, we open our doors to complete beginners to visit our rehearsal space, play some music with us and learn a little about the vibrant carnival culture of Brazil.
The workshop is free, and all th details are here:

Feel the energy of Brazil with an interactive MaSamba Samba School workshop, delivered in partnership with the Dublin Learning City Initiative. Open to all abilities, this hands‑on drumming experience introduces the vibrant rhythms of Afro‑Brazilian samba, with no previous experience required....