ORGANICA ZONE SECOND LIFE


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Before my date on Fri night, I went back to the Burning Life to catch more music. I saw a Linden there just dancing on the edges. I captured only 3 pictures before he fled the area. I won’t reveal his name because of the quick exodus… I figured he doesn’t want that. So out of respect; I won’t.

I did capture Dusty Linden at another area. She was dancing with all of us, so I guess she didn’t mind the pictures. Dusty was so cute! All lit up in flames and dancing to a tribal drum music set. So surreal and so much fun.

When I got the TP from DJ Qee to check her psy set at Organica’s Zone at Burning Life, I clicked the button as soon as I could. OMG! It was Nostrum’s magic time as he unleashed a psychedelic delight of swirls, fire, colors of all kinds.

My only problem that night was the awful lag at the Burner’s sims. You can see by some of the Burning Life pictures that some of the particles were just small gray squares. After this last upload to the new SL client, my particles are not loading as quickly as before. Hmmmm… need to talk to Nos about that… he may have an answer!

BURNING LIFE RADAR SIM


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Before my date on Fri night, I went back to the Burning Life to catch more music. I saw a Linden there just dancing on the edges. I captured only 3 pictures before he fled the area. I won’t reveal his name because of the quick exodus… I figured he doesn’t want that. So out of respect; I won’t.

I did capture Dusty Linden at another area. She was dancing with all of us, so I guess she didn’t mind the pictures. Dusty was so cute! All lit up in flames and dancing to a tribal drum music set. So surreal and so much fun.

When I got the TP from DJ Qee to check her psy set at Organica’s Zone at Burning Life, I clicked the button as soon as I could. OMG! It was Nostrum’s magic time as he unleashed a psychedelic delight of swirls, fire, colors of all kinds.

My only problem that night was the awful lag at the Burner’s sims. You can see by some of the Burning Life pictures that some of the particles were just small gray squares. After this last upload to the new SL client, my particles are not loading as quickly as before. Hmmmm… need to talk to Nos about that… he may have an answer!

RAFTWET ON FIRE


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Before my date on Fri night, I went back to the Burning Life to catch more music. I saw a Linden there just dancing on the edges. I captured only 3 pictures before he fled the area. I won’t reveal his name because of the quick exodus… I figured he doesn’t want that. So out of respect; I won’t.

I did capture Dusty Linden at another area. She was dancing with all of us, so I guess she didn’t mind the pictures. Dusty was so cute! All lit up in flames and dancing to a tribal drum music set. So surreal and so much fun.

When I got the TP from DJ Qee to check her psy set at Organica’s Zone at Burning Life, I clicked the button as soon as I could. OMG! It was Nostrum’s magic time as he unleashed a psychedelic delight of swirls, fire, colors of all kinds.

My only problem that night was the awful lag at the Burner’s sims. You can see by some of the Burning Life pictures that some of the particles were just small gray squares. After this last upload to the new SL client, my particles are not loading as quickly as before. Hmmmm… need to talk to Nos about that… he may have an answer!

RAFTWET ON FIRE


Image by rafeejewell
Before my date on Fri night, I went back to the Burning Life to catch more music. I saw a Linden there just dancing on the edges. I captured only 3 pictures before he fled the area. I won’t reveal his name because of the quick exodus… I figured he doesn’t want that. So out of respect; I won’t.

I did capture Dusty Linden at another area. She was dancing with all of us, so I guess she didn’t mind the pictures. Dusty was so cute! All lit up in flames and dancing to a tribal drum music set. So surreal and so much fun.

When I got the TP from DJ Qee to check her psy set at Organica’s Zone at Burning Life, I clicked the button as soon as I could. OMG! It was Nostrum’s magic time as he unleashed a psychedelic delight of swirls, fire, colors of all kinds.

My only problem that night was the awful lag at the Burner’s sims. You can see by some of the Burning Life pictures that some of the particles were just small gray squares. After this last upload to the new SL client, my particles are not loading as quickly as before. Hmmmm… need to talk to Nos about that… he may have an answer!

RAFEE AT BURNING LIFE ORGANICA ZONE


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Before my date on Fri night, I went back to the Burning Life to catch more music. I saw a Linden there just dancing on the edges. I captured only 3 pictures before he fled the area. I won’t reveal his name because of the quick exodus… I figured he doesn’t want that. So out of respect; I won’t.

I did capture Dusty Linden at another area. She was dancing with all of us, so I guess she didn’t mind the pictures. Dusty was so cute! All lit up in flames and dancing to a tribal drum music set. So surreal and so much fun.

When I got the TP from DJ Qee to check her psy set at Organica’s Zone at Burning Life, I clicked the button as soon as I could. OMG! It was Nostrum’s magic time as he unleashed a psychedelic delight of swirls, fire, colors of all kinds.

My only problem that night was the awful lag at the Burner’s sims. You can see by some of the Burning Life pictures that some of the particles were just small gray squares. After this last upload to the new SL client, my particles are not loading as quickly as before. Hmmmm… need to talk to Nos about that… he may have an answer!

BURNING LIFE ORGANICA ZONE


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Before my date on Fri night, I went back to the Burning Life to catch more music. I saw a Linden there just dancing on the edges. I captured only 3 pictures before he fled the area. I won’t reveal his name because of the quick exodus… I figured he doesn’t want that. So out of respect; I won’t.

I did capture Dusty Linden at another area. She was dancing with all of us, so I guess she didn’t mind the pictures. Dusty was so cute! All lit up in flames and dancing to a tribal drum music set. So surreal and so much fun.

When I got the TP from DJ Qee to check her psy set at Organica’s Zone at Burning Life, I clicked the button as soon as I could. OMG! It was Nostrum’s magic time as he unleashed a psychedelic delight of swirls, fire, colors of all kinds.

My only problem that night was the awful lag at the Burner’s sims. You can see by some of the Burning Life pictures that some of the particles were just small gray squares. After this last upload to the new SL client, my particles are not loading as quickly as before. Hmmmm… need to talk to Nos about that… he may have an answer!

BURNING LIFE IN SECOND LIFE


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Before my date on Fri night, I went back to the Burning Life to catch more music. I saw a Linden there just dancing on the edges. I captured only 3 pictures before he fled the area. I won’t reveal his name because of the quick exodus… I figured he doesn’t want that. So out of respect; I won’t.

I did capture Dusty Linden at another area. She was dancing with all of us, so I guess she didn’t mind the pictures. Dusty was so cute! All lit up in flames and dancing to a tribal drum music set. So surreal and so much fun.

When I got the TP from DJ Qee to check her psy set at Organica’s Zone at Burning Life, I clicked the button as soon as I could. OMG! It was Nostrum’s magic time as he unleashed a psychedelic delight of swirls, fire, colors of all kinds.

My only problem that night was the awful lag at the Burner’s sims. You can see by some of the Burning Life pictures that some of the particles were just small gray squares. After this last upload to the new SL client, my particles are not loading as quickly as before. Hmmmm… need to talk to Nos about that… he may have an answer!

BURNING LIFE ZONE


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Before my date on Fri night, I went back to the Burning Life to catch more music. I saw a Linden there just dancing on the edges. I captured only 3 pictures before he fled the area. I won’t reveal his name because of the quick exodus… I figured he doesn’t want that. So out of respect; I won’t.

I did capture Dusty Linden at another area. She was dancing with all of us, so I guess she didn’t mind the pictures. Dusty was so cute! All lit up in flames and dancing to a tribal drum music set. So surreal and so much fun.

When I got the TP from DJ Qee to check her psy set at Organica’s Zone at Burning Life, I clicked the button as soon as I could. OMG! It was Nostrum’s magic time as he unleashed a psychedelic delight of swirls, fire, colors of all kinds.

My only problem that night was the awful lag at the Burner’s sims. You can see by some of the Burning Life pictures that some of the particles were just small gray squares. After this last upload to the new SL client, my particles are not loading as quickly as before. Hmmmm… need to talk to Nos about that… he may have an answer!

Dodoma Federation


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A meeting of the Tanzania Federation of the Urban Poor, composed of mostly poor women living in slums, in Dodoma. Dancing, singing and drum music are always part of such celebrations.

Batucada do Leste proudly present our 2009 Enredo “fiveAoVivo” (Five Alive).


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Known as ‘Batucada do Leste’ (‘Drummers of the East’), the East Bay Community Samba School is an exciting and talented community based samba group in the East Bay. The group is comprised of men and women of all musical skill levels, under the direction of Samuel Daffner. We proudly present our 2009 Enredo "fiveAoVivo" (Five Alive).

Our goals are to learn about Samba music, become proficient in its performance, and ultimately to perform in the Carnival Festival and other venues. We are committed to BIG FUN playing drum music in a positive, family-friendly environment.

Batucada do Leste features the talented performance and teaching of Artistic Director Nives Wetzel de Cediel!!! Nives brings with her a positive and kid-friendly approach as well as a wealth of experience, and is currently teaching a contingent of talented high school students from Emeryville High School whose ‘ala’ is known as ‘Pasaro de Fogo’ (Firebird/Phoenix).

Last but not least, we are grateful to Sonia Russell for taking on the substantial and important duties of Logisitics and Support. We’re building the Carnaval Day support team, if you know folks who would like to get involved, please have them e-mail samba@byosmosis.com.

On Feb 22 we will begin weekly rehearsals with drummers, musicians and dancers together every SUNDAY 12 – 3 pm at Emeryville High School located at 1100 47th Street in Emeryville, CA. We are rehearsing in the gym, which is about half way down 47th Street from San Pablo.

2009 looks to be another banner year for the School…stay tuned for more Carnaval details. Keep your eye on Batucada do Leste, we’re five years old now and we’re growing our Roots of Revival and planting the Seeds of Change!!!!