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🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Paralyzed B.C. drummer hopes to inspire others in new documentary

Jeff Elwood, a drummer paralyzed from the chest down due to a motocross accident, shares his journey of resilience and adaptation in a new documentary, hoping to inspire others facing similar challenges.

Feb 25 • 01:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Drum: Águia de Ouro is the only one in SP to receive a score of 10 from all judges

Águia de Ouro was the only samba school in São Paulo to receive a perfect score of 10 from all judges for its drumming during the 2025 carnival.

Feb 17 • 20:05 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Drummer Timothy Very has died

Timothy Very, a drummer, has passed away, but details surrounding his death are not available due to a technical issue with the article's webpage.

Feb 15 • 21:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

From street drumming to the sambadrome in Batatais: learn about the history of the samba schools

The article explores the history and evolution of samba schools in Batatais, Brazil, highlighting the cultural significance of the first school, Princesa Isabel, founded in 1955.

Feb 14 • 05:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

PHOTOS: see the costumes of the drumming queens on the 1st day of Carnival in São Paulo

The article showcases photos of the costumes worn by the 'rainhas de bateria' during the first day of Carnival celebrations in São Paulo, specifically highlighting Valeska Reis and her parade appearance.

Feb 14 • 02:45 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

In a unique place - a group of guests: during a special show created unforgettable emotions

An improvisational musical journey captivated hundreds of guests, transforming them from spectators to participants in a vibrant African drumming show.

Feb 13 • 13:44 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Woman takes command of a drumming group for the first time at Rio's Carnival: 'Writing history together'

Laísa Lima becomes the first woman to lead a samba drumming group at Rio's Carnival, a historically male-dominated position.

Feb 13 • 11:00 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
National & Local

Unions warn of social cuts: 'Drumming attacks on the welfare state'

Union leader Frank Werneke criticized economic associations for their relentless attacks on the welfare state and called for a halt to discussions advocating for drastic cuts.

Feb 6 • 15:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

Free workshops in Belém open registrations to increase female presence in Afro drums

Percussionist Brena Correa launches a project aimed at increasing the participation of women in Afro-Brazilian percussion with free workshops.

Feb 3 • 22:03 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Life & Tech

The Queen song that made its own members uncomfortable due to its risky sound

One of Queen's most iconic songs, which became a global anthem reaching number 1 in the US, initially made the band members uneasy because of its unique drumming sound.

Feb 3 • 19:12 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
World

The leaders of Japan and South Korea finish a summit drumming to the K-pop beats of 'Golden' and 'Dynamite'

The leaders of Japan and South Korea concluded their summit with a light-hearted drumming session to popular K-pop songs.

Jan 14 • 11:57 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

The leaders of Japan and South Korea strengthen ties by playing K-pop songs on the drums

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and South Korean President Lee Jae-Myung bonded over drumming to K-pop songs as a unique form of diplomacy.

Jan 14 • 09:28 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Prime Minister Takaichi and President Lee share drum session in Tokyo

In a light-hearted moment after formal talks, Prime Minister Takaichi and President Lee enjoyed a drum session to K-pop hits in Tokyo, showcasing a friendly diplomatic gesture.

Jan 14 • 07:44 UTC

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