Worldwise Samba Drummers

19/05/2026

Fancy a crash course in samba drumming? Afro-Cuban drumming? As part of the Preston Jazz & Improvisation Festival, you are invited to join us in learning some patterns leading to performances in Avenham Park and at The Ferret. No previous experience required, instruments provided, free for non-band members.
Samba drumming, Wednesday 20 May, 6.15pm-8.15pm, Media Factory, Preston.
Afro-Cuban drumming, Wednesday 27 May, 6.15pm-8.15pm, Media Factory, Preston.

13/05/2026

We'll be drumming in support of the Cancer Research UK Race for Life in Avenham and Miller Park on Saturday 6th June. There is still time to sign up to participate in the 3K, 5K, 10K and Pretty Muddy races. https://raceforlife.cancerresearchuk.org/

02/05/2026

A bit of Batucada into Ogun as part of the Chew's Yard birthday celebrations. Next gig, 9pm on Saturday 8th May at The Venue, Penwortham as part of Penwortham Live.

02/05/2026

Some Batucada at Chew's Yard with Samba Amber joining us as a dancer.

02/05/2026

Here we are announcing our arrival at Chew's Yard, Preston for their 2nd birthday. Thanks to Lisa, Frank and the team for arranging for us to take part in their celebrations.

27/04/2026

Worldwise Samba Drummers at The Venue, 9pm, Saturday 9th May. A £6 wristband gets you into all the performances taking place across the Friday and Saturday. Get in contact if you would like one.

23/04/2026

We'll be playing for the Chew's Yard birthday on Friday 1st May. Also, check out these film clips shot by students from the University of Lancashire.

23/04/2026

Worldwise Samba Drummers will be banging their drums for these charity walkers on Saturday providing pre-walk entertainment, a rousing send-off and some mid-walk encouragement. If you are VERY quick you, you can sign up and join in.

  Our Walk in the Dark is back for 2026! This year’s Walk in the Dark, our annual night-time charity trek from Chorley Hospital to Royal Preston, will take place...

20/04/2026

Another blog post has landed, this one about Afoxe and Maracatu, samba pieces making use of the agogo bells. Check it out along with all the other posts here:

06/03/2026

We'll be having a week off on Wednesday 11th March but will be back again on Wednesday 18th March.

12/02/2026

Read about Oxossi the hunter, Ogun the warrior, Oya the fighter and Xango the conqueror in our blog post about the candomble arrangements we play.

This is the third year of the Worldwise Samba Drummer blog. The first year’s posts provided a general understanding of samba drumming whilst the second year’s posts described the different instruments used in a samba band like Worldwise Samba Drummers. This year’s posts will go through some of...