Linha Estudo Silent Samba Instruments
Available shortly: The new Linha Estudo silent instruments series with 4 well-designed practice instruments by Contemporânea. Silent gear for Samba percussion is very much en vogue right now - and rightly so!
Sambasyndrom Berlin 2021
Finally, light on the festival horizon! The SaSy Berlin confidently invites the European Samba scene to celebrate its 1/4-century anniversary in Berlin. A whole weekend with a wide range of outstanding workshops and concerts - sadly also their final editi
Tamburi Mundi frame drum Festival 2021
Freiburg frame drum festival! Once again, the Tamburi Mundi 2021 is hosting top-class workshops with instructors from all over the world, all friends of frame drums (including the Brazilian pandeiro!) are very welcome to take part.
Aluring mit Spalt - ist das normal? #SambaHacks
Immer wieder erreichen uns per Email besorgte Emails von Sambistas über den Spalt im Aluring und Falten in Fellen. "Ist die Ritze im Aluminium normal? Ein Produktionsfehler? Beeinflusst das den Sound? Ist mein Fell kaputt?" Wir können euch beruhigen, alle
Lili Nascimento checks out APC Cavaquinhos
New delivery in! Lili Nascimento - cavaquinho player and musician from São Paulo / Paris has tested the 3 APC models Basico, Pro and Lutier. Even the simple Basico Acustico for just over a hundred euros did really well! Watch the clip!
Tamborim Beaters by Japa
The absolute geek stick for tamborim players! Beater trend from Brazil for advanced tam players who want to pursue or develop a powerful playing style, or for beginners who are serious about learning the 3-1 technique. What makes this stick so special? Le
New ultra light-weight Freijo wood pandeiro
Long awaited - finally arrived! The new pandeiro by Georg, German carpenter and pandeiro luthier, who lives in the mountainous state of Minas Gerais, where he builds ingenious sounding, top-quality and ultra-light pandeiros from fine woods. Selected hide
New Surdo Intermediate Size - IZZO MEDIO 50cm
Want a more compact surdo? Izzo's MEDIO line with reduced 50cm shell for less weight & virtually identical sound characteristics. Are you also struggling to save every gram when playing surdo and don't want to give up sound quality? Here is your solution!
NEW ULTRA LIGHT SURDOS - BAHIA LIGHT LINHA LEVE
The new lightweight dobras from Izzo have landed! Bahia Light - Linha Leve: new in and fresh from Brazil - ultra-light Samba Reggae / Afro Samba surdos for authentic beats. No more aches and pains and heavy carrying, dance your choreography like a pro and
UPCYCLED - REPI BEATERS WITH CLIMBING ROPE
New colours! Bendy Samba Reggae repinique beaters with retired climbing rope handles look awesome, have a good grip and feel comfortable in your hand, maybe they even match your outfit but above all - they give a new existence to discarded materials.
AS PARADINHAS DE MESTRE DUDU
Play the authentic breaks of Mocidade Independente de Padre Miguel with your bateria and find scores and Video Links in the new book about Mestre Dudu's work. Gabriel Lopes' (Monobloco) new Bossa collection - available now!
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.
CAVAQUINHOS MADE IN PORTUGAL
An old luthier tradition from Portugal is cultivated by this family business: APC stands for made in Portugal and build our new cavaquinho line. A simple acoustic model starts at just over a 100€. Have you always wanted to learn how to play cavaquinho?
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!
UPCYCLED - REPI BEATERS WITH CLIMBING ROPE
The reuse of materials for other purposes is contemporary, necessary and important to us. Retired climbing ropes now get a stylish new life as Samba Reggae accessory - they make for perfect beater handles for repiniques. Non-slip grip, colourful and defin
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.
MARCOS SUZANO PANDEIRO LESSONS DOWNLOAD
Now available as instant download: Pandeiro Brasileiro - the complete workshop or single teaching sections with pandeiro legend Marcos Suzano. Download and start playing right away! Bring your pandeiro technique to life & get loads of inspiration!
GABRIEL POLICARPO SIGNATURE REPINIQUE
The repinique of your dreams is finally here: special features are the flattened rim and the black shiny superior head. Breathtaking sound and strong design. Available in wood (!) and aluminium. Fat beats for repinique pros!
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
CANCELLED - CARABASSAMBA FESTIVAL MALLORCA 2020
17.-19.4.2020 Fancy some island feeling with a twist of Samba and great women artists from the world of Brazilian music & dance teaching at this year's Carabassamba edition? Fun, learning, fellowship and awareness - join us in Muro, Mallorca, your season
GABRIEL LOPES (MONOBLOCO) IN EUROPE
Baterias listen up - Gabriel Lopes from Monobloco is coming to Europe from April to June 2020 and has workshop dates available! Book now, a few places are still available, contact him directly with your preferred date and ask for availability & details :)
TIMBRA TIMBALS - NEW SIZE
Crispy, smacky sound and full volume just like the big ones at just 80cm - the new compact size is right on trend! Sounds good? We think so, too! New and online now: the special designs by Timbra Top Percussion are also available in 80cm compact size.