Grand Union Youth Orchestra Masterclass

The third of this season’s GUYO masterclasses will be led by Ricardo Axé, a charismatic drummer and dancer from Northeast Brazil.

He was brought up in the candomblé tradition, which grew out of Yoruba culture, transported from West Africa with the Slave Trade.

Players of all instruments are welcome, from any and every musical culture; it is not necessary to be able to read musical notation; improvisation and playing by ear is encouraged; there are no auditions. Sessions are free and open to all young musicians aged 12-26.