SAMBOSQUE FACULTY
Francisco Marques: Music
Lorn Hansen: Dance
Chiny Naranjo: Music
SAMBOSQUE
Music, Dance and Nature Immersion
San Luis, Costa Rica
Have you ever wanted to dance in the clouds? On June 7-13 SAMBOSQUE: Music, Dance and Nature Immersion will take place at Finca Samanea in San Luis, Costa Rica. We will gather and share in 5 days of music and dance classes on 40 acres of cloud forest with a river that runs through it. We will dance, sing and play in rhythm, in collaboration with beautiful land and a community of open-hearted people. There will be daily dance and music classes to help you deepen your connection with your craft and we will take opportunities to be part of repairing the eco system on the farm…with artistry.
You will stay next door at Rancho de Lelo, where all meals will be provided. Breakfast will be traditional Costa Rican but lunch and dinner will offer different cuisines and we take into account all food allergies and preferences. All the food will be sourced by local family farms to provide fresh, nourishing, and sustainable meals for the duration of your stay.
There will be yoga every morning and all dance classes with be accompanied by live drumming and voice. All percussion instruments will be provided for music class , some of which you can borrow so you practice throughout the week. At night there will be some planned jam sessions and we encourage spontaneous ones anytime, so keep that in mind as you are considering what instrument(s) you might want to bring. We intentionally scheduled a daily siesta, where you can use the time to rest and reflect, practice, jump in the river or take a short hike. Don’t miss the chance to join us in this unique celebration of music, dance and nature.
$100 of every participant’s tuition will go to support a local school , community center, or non-profit (the recipient will be announced in May).
Mason Aesbacher: Music & Yoga
Multi-instrumentalist/Singer/Music Educator
“.…a brilliant musician, a great teacher, a consummate professional & an authority on the culture and vibe of many styles of Samba and Afro-Brazilian music." -Contra Mestre Beringela/UCA Colorado (Denver, CO)
“He gave me a deeper understanding of Brasil rhythms that cannot be found in any method books..."
-Ed Stalling/Professional Drummer (Missoula, MT)
"Francisco's percussion workshops are really masterful. They are inclusive to beginners while still offering challenges to more experienced musicians. They foster a feeling of connection, community, shared purpose, and most importantly, they are fun. Everyone always leaves smiling."
-Student (Denver, CO)
Bringing Brazilian music to life in Costa Rica.
Francisco moved to Monteverde, Costa Rica in 2021, bringing with him more than 2 decades of experience playing and teaching samba and other Brazilian music. He quickly integrated into the community through his work as the music teacher at the local school and performs in Monteverde and throughout Costa Rica. He founded “Sambosque”, the local samba bateria that meets every Sunday afternoon at, Riochante, the local community and cultural center.
Not only did he bring his extensive experience but also the essential instruments you need to learn and play authentic samba and other genres of Brazilian music. His performances, weekly group and private lessons, team-building drumming workshops, and after-school drumming programs bring the beauty and joy of Brazilian music to his community and Costa Rica. He has collaborated with Centro de Estudios Brasileños and the Brazilian Dance group Sambei to create opportunities to experience and celebrate Brazil’s rich musical and cultural traditions.
To book Francisco for group lesson or team building workshop please send an email to:
Upcoming Shows & Workshops
Sat. Feb 28th 1:30pm
Tardes de Verano
Francisco Marques/Chiny Naranjo
@Cerveceria - Belmar
Monteverde, CR
Brazilian music is his passion.
Interested in booking a performance?
Email Francisco at:
icosemail@gmail.com
Francisco has some video tutorials available for FREE online. This one is for the cavaquinho. Check out his YouTube Channel @franciscomarquesmusic for more.