Dendê & Hãhãhães

Dendê & Hãhãhães
Original Afro-Brazilian Music
Tickets: www.dromnyc.com
Friday, May 9th at 10pm
drom | 85 Avenue A | NYC
(212)777-1157
$12

Formed in 2002, Hãhãhães is named after the Indian tribe
Pataxó-Hãhãhães that once inhabited the city of Salvador in
Bahia, Brazil. Lead by master Afro-Brazilian percussionist
Dendê, the beat is always central, but it is tempered by
thought provoking lyrics and sweet melodies. Comprised of
musicians of various backgrounds, the groups' diversity
permeates its music with rhythms ranging from Nigerian
Afrobeat to Brazilian Samba to Cuban Pilón.
About Dendê
A former member of Timbalada, Dendê has been performing
professionally since the age of 14. With Timbalada, Dendê
toured all over Brazil, Europe and Asia, appeared on
various television shows and has performed and recorded
with such artists as Marisa Monte, Gilberto Gil, Carlinhos
Brown, Yvette Sangalo and Sepultura. Having left Brazil in
2001, Dendê now lives in New York, performing and recording
with his groups Hãhãhães, an Afro-Brazilian/Afro-Cuban
band, Arrastão an Afro-Brazilian percussion band and
Ologundê, an Afro-Brazilian folkloric music and dance
group. With these groups he has toured all over the US and
Europe. In addition to his own work, he has his performed
and recorded with artists such as Mongo Santamaría, Jerry
Gonzales, Daniel Moreno, Tico da Costa, Vinicius Cantuária
and Alessandra Belloni. Dendê also teaches Afro-Brazilian
percussion in the New York City area.

The Band
Dende: percussion and vocals
Leslie: percussion and vocals
Adriano Santos: drums
Gustavo Dantas: guitar
Ze Grey: bass
Ze Luis: sax and flute
Timbal Workshop with Dendê
Every Monday in May!
(5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 5/26)
7-8:30pm
6 Temple Court
Brooklyn, NY (click here for map)
Train to Fort Hamilton Parkway (email for directions)
$90 for the series / $25 for individual classes

About the Workshop
Learn to play timbal first hand with a former member of
Timbalada! Dendê will teach you proper timbal technique as
well as the original timbal rhythms and breaks from bands
like Timbalada, Ilê Aiyê and Olodum. Classes are open to
all levels. Private lessons are also available. The
workshops series will culminate in a performance in
Prospect Park!
About Dendê
A former member of Timbalada, Dendê has been performing
professionally since the age of 14. With Timbalada, Dendê
toured all over Brazil, Europe and Asia, appeared on
various television shows and has performed and recorded
with such artists as Marisa Monte, Gilberto Gil, Carlinhos
Brown, Yvette Sangalo and Sepultura. Having left Brazil in
2001, Dendê now lives in New York, performing and recording
with his groups Hãhãhães, an Afro-Brazilian/Afro-Cuban
band, Arrastão an Afro-Brazilian percussion band and
Ologundê, an Afro-Brazilian folkloric music and dance
group. With these groups he has toured all over the US and
Europe. In addition to his own work, he has his performed
and recorded with artists such as Mongo Santamaría, Jerry
Gonzales, Daniel Moreno, Tico da Costa, Vinicius Cantuária
and Alessandra Belloni. Dendê also teaches Afro-Brazilian
percussion in the New York City area.
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American Tap Dance Foundation's
3rd Annual Spring Gala

The Helen Mills Event Space
137 West 26th Street in North Chelsea

6:00 pm: Cocktail Reception
7:00 pm: Performance
8:00 pm: Event Concludes
All proceeds support the Gregory Hines Youth Scholarship
Fund and ongoing youth education programs.

This year, one of our most generous major donors has
pledged to match - dollar for dollar - any gift that we
receive over $100,000 with a matching maximum of $30,000.
We are asking for your help in meeting this exciting
challenge to exceed last year's impressive result, and to
potentially double the impact of your contributions.
To purchase tickets at $250 per person in advance, please
contact: gala@atdf.org
Or mail a check made payable to ATDF at:
American Tap Dance Foundation
18 West 27th Street (6th Floor)
New York, New York 10001
p (646)-230-9564 f (646) 230-7777
www.atdf.org