Community Drumline, Fogo Azul NYC Announces Open Rehearsals
Fogo Azul NYC is out of the gates with a Samba band bang for 2017! Due to the huge volume of performance requests for spring and summer, they're having two open rehearsals for any woman to come and try out some drums. They have 50 drums available so women can see what it's like to be part of a Brazilian drum line. No musical or dance experience is necessary to participate in the marching band. They will teach participants everything they need to know. Being able to read music is not required. Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes, and bring a pair of earplugs! Batala NYC's Stacy Kovacs Announces the Formation of the Community Drumline, Fogo Azul NYC
The all women's drumline, Batala NYC has changed their name to Fogo Azul NYC, or "blue fire". The group decided to change their affiliation from the Batala organization to join the more community-based drumming organization, Grooversity. Befitting their passion, the drumline has spent years making a name for themselves in the local music community. This has afforded the all-female band roles in movies, opening for sporting events, and the opportunity to play alongside artists like Lorde and the Rolling Stones. Most recently, the drumline played alongside The Blue Man Group at an event in New York City.