HI FRIENDS: First of all, THANK YOU SO MUCH for all your kind words in response to my marriage proposal to Tia. I received literally HUNDREDS of email congrats, and I was very touched. I am so blessed to do what I love and connect with so many wonderful people across the globe. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! I'd like to share a little more about myself: Did you know that I am the YOUNGEST of ELEVEN CHILDREN?! Yes, Marge and Bill Wallace from Pittsburgh, PA were devout Catholics and followed their faith's no-birth-control mandate....up to a point. After my brother John was born (one year older than I, and their 10th child), my parents went to their parish priest and told him that they felt they had fulfilled their religious duty and were satisfied with 10 children. His response (I'm paraphrasing here): "No Way! The rules are the rules!"So I was born. After I arrived, they didn't go back to the priest to ask for permission.....! Below you'll find a photo of the WALLACE CLAN - myself, my siblings, their spouses and children, we are SIXTY TWO STRONG, and counting.... (This explains why I enjoy being around people so much.) Let's get together! I'm hosting outstanding CHEKERE MAKER Stan "Cachimbo" Corpus for a Chekere Making and Playing Workshop on Sat. Oct. 30 from 1-5pm (and beyond). All details below. I've also included links and info. for the Hawaii Salsa Festival 2011organized by a good friend and the San Francisco African Dance & Drum Festival Nov. 10-14, 2010. Finally, I'd like to share a OUTSTANDING COMMERCIAL-FREE ONLINE WORLD MUSIC RADIO STATION link with you.... Read on... In the Flow, Robert Wallace
Wallace Clan Summer, 2010 Can you spot me?
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 Custom Chekere from Stan "Cachimbo" Corpus
Long-time friend and in-demand instrument maker Stan "Cachimbo" Corpus (Pacific Coast Percussion) provides an opportunity to MAKE YOUR OWN CHEKERE and LEARN TO PLAY! Plus we'll have a potluck party afterwards....
Cachimbo will bring:
+ Hollowed out, dried gourds + Wide collection of beads + Rope & String for beading
Cachimbo will lead us step-by-step in the Chekere making process, including cultural/historical background, and at the end of the day we will EACH have OUR OWN CHEKERE TO TAKE HOME (or at least be well on the way toward toward completing it).
We'll also learn how to play! Cachimbo will share traditional and contemporary rhythms and arrangements from Cuba.
Afterwards, please stay for a potluck party and live music session.
Chekere Making & Playing Workshop! With Stan "Cachimbo" Corpus Sat. Oct. 30, 2010 1:00 - 5:00pm (party afterwards) Total Rhythm Studio 1705 Webster Street Alameda, CA 94501 $75 advance/$125 day of 510-967-6135
Here is a breakdown of the session:
1:00 - 1:30pm History of Chekere 1:30 - 3:30pm Chekere construction (All materials provided: Gourd, beads, string) 3:30 - 5:00pm Chekere and Bembe Instruction (Learn to Play!) 5:00 - ? Potluck Party/Jam
Enroll Online NOW and SAVE $50!!
Please call if you have any questions. Please enroll online now so we can bring the correct amount of materials. Click here to learn more about Cachimbo and Pacific Coast Percussion
Thank you!
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FREE BOOM! FITNESS CLASS!
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This coupon entitles the holder to one FREE BOOM! FITNESS CLASS, either on a Tues. or Thurs. Nite ($15 value), at 3298 Lakeshore Ave., Suite A, Oakland, CA, 94610. Class starts at 7pm and ends at 8:30pm.
COUPON MUST BE PRESENTED AT START OF CLASS (No photocopies).
Please wear workout clothes.
All drums provided!
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Upcoming Total Rhythm Events:
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Tues./Thurs. Eves. Thru Nov. 18 7-8:30pm BOOM! Fitness in Oakland 3298 Lakeshore Ave. Suite A Oakland, CA 94610 Drop Ins OK: $15/class
Mon./Tues. Oct. 18-19 and Ongoing Fall 2010 Multi-Level 10-Week Drum Courses Continue 1705 Webster Street Alameda, CA 94501
Sat. Oct. 30 1-5pm CHEKERE Workshop 1705 Webster Street Alameda, CA 94501
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AFRICA INVADES THE BAY! + SALSA IN HAWAII + Internet Radio Recommendation
Wed. Nov. 10 - Sun. Nov. 14, 2010 San Francisco This is a great event that I attend every year. You can drop-in for a single class (only $15!), or buy a package deal. The vibe is great and the quality of instruction is off the hook. Dance teachers include Babacar N'Diaye, Mareme Faye, Youssouf Koumbassa, Djeneba Sacko, and Alseny Soumah. Drummers include Jamil Diop, Mbay Louvouezo, Karamba Dioubate, Nuyma Weah and Cheikh M' Baye! +++++++++++++++++++++  Salsa in Hawaii! My very good friend and fabulous salsa dancer Mr. Dakin Ferris is the Co-Director and Event Manager for the HAWAII SALSA FESTIVAL 2011
Based on Dakin's participation, I am certain the vibes will be nice, and the emphasis will be on DANCE DANCE DANCE!
Dakin has added a special "BACHATA" section to the festival, and Jimmy Bosch is also on the bill, so LOOK OUT!
Hawaii Salsa Festival 2011 March 17-20, 2011 Honolulu, HI
Have fun - maybe I'll see you there.....!
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The BEST Online World Music Radio Station
Click Here and Enjoy!
From Germany, it's http://laut.fm/africa_goes_angelnHabib Koite Freshlyground Manu Chao Dobet Gnahore MC Solaar Seu Jorge + Exciting New Artists Finally, I've found something with a great blend of old and new, known and emerging, African and beyond. I'm so happy to share this with you, plus it's FREE!
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~Oscar Wilde
Robert Wallace TotalRhythm.com 510-967-6135
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