rhythm Stick Drumming's Bi-annual guest workshop with CLAUDIO KRON Do Brazil

Claudio Kron do Brazil - Percussionist
Claudio is a world-renowned Brazilian artist, born in Bahia, whose life and work bridges continents, cultures, and generations.

Claudio’s work is also profoundly connected to Brazil’s Indigenous heritage. Through extensive research and collaboration with the Tupinambá and Pataxó peoples, he draws inspiration from their ancestral rhythms, spiritual practices, and oral traditions, integrating these elements into his compositions, workshops, and performances. This connection allows him to celebrate Brazil’s rich, layered cultural identity while fostering respect, understanding, and cross-cultural dialogue.

About the Timbau 
The timbau, timbal, timba — these are all names for this fabulous instrument. I like to say the timbau is a not-so-distant cousin of the West African djembe. The difference is that one is a “meat eater,” carved from a tree trunk and traditionally using cow skin for its head, while the other is “vegan,” made from plywood and a plastic head. That’s the timbau: very light and incredibly loud. Originating from the traditional Afro-Brazilian caxambu drum in Salvador, Bahia, the timbau became popular in Brazil in the 1980s with the creation of samba-reggae by Neguinho do Samba — a style born to give Black people from the outskirts and peripheral communities greater access to music and cultural expression.
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Lunch with us for the full Brazilian experience!
To immerse yourself in Bahian culture, Claudio Kron will be serving a mouthwatering traditional meal from Bahia. Just book your spot, and get ready to savor the flavors — bom apetite!
Who is this workshop for?
Anybody aged 10+ to adult. This will cover all levels from beginner to intermediate Samba players. No experience of hand drumming is necessary. The workshop will be mostly standing however there are options for those who need to play seated throughout.
What instrument will I play?
For half the session you will play the Bateria (Samba) instrument that you have purchased a ticket for. The other half you will be taught how to play Timbau.
Tickets and and further details
£31.50 standard ticket
£21.50 under 18s and adults with a low household income (get in touch promptly for us to set up a special ticket for you)
Plus £12 for a traditional, Brazilian lunch (vegetarian). Add as an extra to your ticket. Optional but highly encouraged!
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​Timings for Saturday 8th March 2026:
10.00 am   Arrival for drinks and welcome
10.30am   Workshop starts
Lunch        £12 for an authentic Brazilian lunch (or you can bring your own)
4pm          Finish
There will also be some short breaks included in the day.

Location: Shelley Village Hall, Huddersfield Rd, Shelley, Huddersfield HD8 8HE

Parking: the car park is next to the building. On arrival at the building, our car parking steward (the long-suffering Duncan) will direct you to a place.