Ta Tum Tum! is a music show designed for families to explore samba music through popular and original music in a creative, integrative and fun way! It also explores body awareness and different rhythms used in Brazilian music. The performance is interactive and allows children and adults to play real instruments from Brazil used in Samba. It explores a subject of diversity, equality and cultural differences.  Ta Tum Tum has been funded by Kildare County Council and Creative Ireland, and Riverbank Arts Centre.


Ta Tum Tum! is an onomatopeia inspired by the sounds of drums and percussion. Brazilian rhythms have its roots in Africa and are one of the most recognisable rhythms in the world. Samba is enacted most spectacularly in the Brazilian Carnaval celebrations, which have captured the global imagination in its pulsating rhythms, its decadent revelry, its extroverted performativity and its extravagant exhibitionism.

And that what Ta Tum Tum! is about! Sharing the most colourful and happy celebration in the world with children!


With a support from Kildare County Council and Creative Ireland, Ta Tum Tum! was able to buy forty brazilian, percussive instruments which are used during the interactive show. The instruments include: caxixi, agogo, pandeiro, surdo, shekere and more. And it all comes from a magical treasure trunk!


Ta Tum Tum!’s repertoire contains popular songs chosen by children as well as original compositions; everything played in cheerful, energetic samba style. There is also an opportunity to not only listen to songs in Portuguese but to sing along! Ta Tum Tum’s vision is to be as interactive with children as possible, and make them feel as they are part of the samba band!


Ta Tum Tum! makes children play, move, sing and have lots of fun!


See you under the palms! Ciao! Bjs!

meet the team:

kasia

is an Artistic Director of Ta Tum Tum!, Earthing, Get Together and Little Dream. Kasia is also a Director of Jazz in County Kildare.

She is a panel and Music Educator for Music Generation, Kildare and Artist in Residence for TAP and BLAST.

Kasia studied Jazz at Newpark Music Academy and Hindustani Vocal at swanadi School of Indian Classical Music.

Kasia holds a Music for Wellness Diploma from Berklee College, Art Therapy Diploma from Dublin Art Therapy College and Sound Healing Diploma from Celtic School of Sound Healing.

From 2022, Kasia has been a resident for Run of the Mill Theatre, an inclusive award-winning, community based inclusive arts collective in North Kildare coordinated by theatre artist Aisling Byrne.

 

Apart from being a musician and a music educator, she is a certified yoga instructor, working with Spectrum Life who also partners with MCM (Minding Creative Minds), an organisation established to offer a free 24/7 wellbeing & support programme for the Irish Creative Sector.

 

Kasia’s Artistic Work has been funded by the Arts Council, Kildare County Council, Creative Ireland, the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media. Kasia is also a recipient of Music Bursary 2022 from Riverbank Arts Centre and 1500 Brigid Award.

www.kasiaeliasz.com

 

william

Originally from Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, William Kanela is a skilled professional musician, recognised for his exceptional abilities as a vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, and composer. He specialises in playing the cavaquinho, guitar, and percussion instruments. His band, 353samba club, has gained national recognition for their captivating performances at various prestigious venues.

As the Artistic Director of William Kanela Terca MPB, he has been instrumental in showcasing the cultural richness of Brazil by organising weekly concerts in Dublin featuring talented musicians from Brazil. His passion for music and unwavering commitment to excellence has helped create a vibrant artistic community that engages with its audience.

William Kanela is actively involved in a project called Ta Tum Tum! as a performer and workshops facilitator, which focuses on teaching children the art of playing percussive instruments, exploring different rhythms used in Brazilian music, and developing body awareness. The project has received funding from the Arts Council, Kildare County Council, and Creative Ireland, reflecting the significant impact of William’s work in promoting music education and cultural diversity.

Moreover, he facilitates workshops in Under the Palms, a project focused on samba music for adults. His extensive knowledge and experience enable him to guide participants to explore and master the art of samba music. William’s dedication, coupled with his ability to inspire and mentor others, make him a valuable asset to the musical community.

In addition to his achievements as a band leader, composer, and educator, William Kanela has also established himself as a highly sought-after percussionist. He has toured extensively with the Kasia Eliasz Jazz Quintet and the 9-Piece Band, performing at various international venues and events.

As a percussionist, William brings a unique perspective and style to his performances, adding depth and texture to the music. His mastery of various percussion instruments has enabled him to collaborate with diverse artists and musicians, creating memorable and dynamic performances that leave a lasting impression on audiences.

marcio

Marcio, a native of Jaboatão dos Guararapes in Pernambuco, Brazil, possesses a natural talent for percussion that has been evident since birth. He is able to create percussive sounds from anything he comes across, be it cutlery, glass, water, or even the human body.

 

Having moved to Dublin, Ireland for a year-long exchange program to improve his English, Marcio found himself enamored with the city’s music scene. It is music that has kept him in Dublin for seven years, having taken part in several concerts and music productions of esteemed Brazilian musicians such as Martinho da Vila, Hypnotic Brass, Emicida, Maneva, Rael, Thiago em Dublin, Wesley Safadao, Diogo Nogueira, Revelação, Maíra e Maraisa, Criolo, and others. He has recorded EPs with several bands including Band Profunda Estima (REGGAE), Deleh Wilson, Miguel Siso (Latin Grammy winner 2018), Boye and Colours Afrobeat, and Ellen Be.

 

Marcio’s musical endeavors have culminated in the formation of several music projects such as Brazilian Reggae Night, Forró Namangaia, Zeembass, Boye and Colours Afrobeat, 9-Piece Brazilian Jazz Band, ÁjoArkestra, Tá Tum Tum (samba project for children), 353sambaclub, in addition to collaborations with Sertanejo (Made in Roça), Axé, and Tributo Rock. He is also a part of event bands such as Real Events Ireland, Resenha do samigos ie, Empire Proditions, and Hypnotic Brass.