Helsinki Carnival 2024
Samba carnival in Finland? You read that right! And a big one at that: from 3-9 June 2024, Finland's capital will be celebrating its city carnival with 40,000 spectators, participants, musicians and sambistas.
Fundamentals of Samba School Baterias - Gabriel Lopes
Gabriel Lopes' must-have book for all samba ritmistas - everything you need to know about instruments, groove, how a Samba bateria is set up and the parts of a Samba de enredo resp. the bateria's role in each one. We dare say - the perfect gift for Rio sa
Dia do Samba - Day of the Samba
Happy Samba Day to all sambistas around the world! Did you know that Brazilian Samba de Roda was included in the Intangible Heritage of Humanity by the UNESCO in 2005? And did you know that the idea of this day goes back to 1963? Read more about the Dia N
IZZO & TIMBRA new delivery just in
Many instruments from Izzo and Timbra are now available again, a massive container has just arrived, everything is already online for you! If you have lost your heart to an instrument that is not in stock, another delivery will be coming in very shortly.
Just in - new Gope delivery
Gope instruments now back in stock. After a long wait with ongoing supply gaps and transport shortages in Brazil, our much-awaited instrument delivery from GOPE has finally arrived! We've been busy all week registering the new drums in our warehouse, now
Custom Heads - new with improved print results
Samba heads with your band logo now in even better quality! We print custom heads individually according to your graphic specifications and in top quality, photo-realistic and brilliant colours. The visual kick for your bateria - authentic look like in Ri
HOW TO RESTART REHEARSALS AFTER CORONA
In many countries the corona rules are now being relaxed, YAY to rehearsals finally starting again! The implementation, however, is not so easy. We talked to Eddie Zuber from Berlin who is all up to date on how to cope with regulations within a band.
SAMBAFESTIVAL NIJMEGEN 2020
We are happy to see that despite the many restrictions another Sambafestival has decided to make their event happen under adapted measures and with online options - 5th of September 2020: Sambafestival Nijmegen!
VAT REDUCED - SHOP NOW FOR LESS
We are happy to share with you that as part of the regulation by the German Goverment, the VAT have been reduced and therefore all prices on our site are now cheaper since the 1.7.2020 until further notice. So don't be surprised about crooked prices on ou
MAXIM ZETTEL NEW TIMBRA ENDORSER
Congratulations to Maxim Zettel on his brand new endorsement with TIMBRA TOP PERCUSSION! When a pro meets his match - we are very excited to hear Timbra's show-line drums played by him in the future.
STAY SAFE, SAMBA FRIENDS | STATEMENT ON COVID-19
We very much hope that you are all in good health and that you make the best of the situation. Read a short update from Kalango on the current situation. Our Online Shop will remain open! If you have any questions you can reach us at info@kalango.com
SERGIO KRAKOWSKI - ONLINE PANDEIRO LESSONS
Sergio Krakowski's pandeiro online lessons - we are delighted to introduce another pandeiro highlight to our assortment by launching Sergio's latest streaming Units 1-4. No matter at what level you play - the right course for you is right here and will br
FURACAIXA - RIO TRENDS
Getting creations from Rio's 'Samba dream factories' is particularly fun as those products often stand out optically, sound amazingly different or are especially imaginative. The Furacaixa with holes by Ivsom has a very strong resonance.
KALANGO @ SAMBAFESTIVAL NIJMEGEN
We are excited to be invited at the Sambavestival Nijmegen in the Netherlands for the first time! From September 13.-15.2019, Nijmegen will turn into Samba City, uniting sambistas from the whole region. Come see us at our exibition stand on Saturday 14.9.
MEGASAMBA SESIMBRA 2019
25.-28.7.2019 One of Europe's Samba highlight is about to kick off again next weekend - the Megasamba south of Lisbon in Portugal with pristine beaches, turquise Atlantic Ocean, hundreds of sambistas, dancers and guests from all over Europe - huge, crazy
THE BIG SUMMER PRIZE DRAW
Update: Congratulations to Jörg A., who won the timbal! Big summer competition at our booth in Coburg - win a high-end timbal from Timbra Top Percussion with Kalango gig bag! You can participate at our exhibition tent in Coburg 2019
THE COMPLETE PANDEIRO GUIDE
NEWS for Pandeiristas! Brandnew: 'The Complete Pandeiro Guide' by Matthias Haffner now available as instant download or USB stick! Large variety of Brazilian and Carribean styles from Samba Reggae to Candomblé and from Choro to Funk.
POLYRHYTHMS ON PANDEIRO - TÚLIO ARAÚJO
Download course for pandeiro players who want to expand technically, broaden their repertoire, strengthen their musical independent and understand music on a different level. A unique course for pandeiristas, drummers and percussionists.
AGBÊS FROM RECIFE
Now online! We are happy that we have once again discovered wonderful instruments from a small workshop in Brazil for you. Beautiful, artfully handcrafted shekerés, all unique pieces, made with expertise and love by Biano Pajeú from Olinda/Recife.
DIÁSPORA - DOCU FILM CROWDFUNDING
Documentary Crowdfunding! Until 18.12.2018 you can support this unique project which deals with the aspects of Bahian percussion music. The film is almost finished, with your help the producers will be able to add some more content and the final touch!
NORDESTINO-STYLE TRIANGLES
It couldn't be more authentic! Handmade triangles for Forró and nordestino styles by Bernardo Luiz, musician and sanfona player from Recife / Paris bring the right swing to your Forró combo. Go get your dance shoes out now!
GOPE - FRESH COLOURS
A whole new array of colours for Gope timbals! Their new series #SELFIE with dazzling metallic glossy look will warm every timbaleiro's heart. With their DIDÁ line, Gope has dedicated their very own edition to the women of the Banda Feminina, Didá from Sa
SURDO HEAD SPECIAL: IZZO
Kalango exclusive: Did you know that all our Izzo surdos come ready equipped with a special batter- and resonance head? Read more about why Izzo surdos sound different and what's their secret.
HIP STRAP FOR KIDS XXS
Samba accessories for junior sambistas! We are happy to finally have a suitable strap in a kids size available. Well padded with a wide back part and loops for surdo beaters. For surdo, caixa and repinique.