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Bombo Productions

  • Courses
    • Cuban Percussion Level 1
    • Afro-Latin Conga Course Level 2/3
    • Bata Drumming Level 2/3
    • Coro de Clave – Autumn 2025
    • Batá Learning Resources
    • Learning Outcomes & Student Levels
    • Cuban Rumba Level 2/3
  • Retreats & Residential Courses
    • Camp Iroko 2025 – Afro-Cuban Folkloric Drum Camp
    • Salsa Ensemble Retreat – Spain
    • 10 of the best music and singing holidays – Guardian
    • Leeds Afro-Cuban Rhythm & Song Weekender
    • Havana, Cuba 2026 Afro Cuban Music Retreat
    • Ilu Bata – April 2026
  • Coro de Clave
    • Coro de Clave – Autumn 2025
    • Coro de Clave – España
    • Coro de Clave – Lobras
    • Moving Voices UK
  • About
    • The Team
      • Vicky Jassey
      • David Pattman
      • Luanda Pau
      • Ravin Jayasuriya
    • Mission Statement for Bombo Productions
    • Moving Voices UK
    • Afro-Cuban Music Night
  • Cancellation & Terms of Participation
    • Exceptional Circumstances
  • Havana, Cuba 2026 Afro Cuban Music Retreat

  • 10 of the best music and singing holidays – Guardian

  • Afro-Cuban Singing Retreat – Spain

  • Camp Iroko 2025 – Afro-Cuban Folkloric Drum Camp

Cuban Percussion – Level 1

Afro-Latin Congas Level 2 -3

Bata Drumming Level 2/3

Cuban Rumba – Level 2/3


Havana, Cuba 2026 Afro Cuban Music Retreat

Havana, Cuba 2026 Afro Cuban Music Retreat

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Cuban Percussion – Level 1

Cuban Percussion – Level 1

14th October – 16th December  2025 (10 Weeks) Times: 6.30 – 8.00 pm (1 1/2 hours) Location:  Rising Tide Studios, 270 Mare St, Hackney,

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Afro-Latin Congas Level 2 -3

Afro-Latin Congas Level 2 -3

14th October – 16th December 2025 8:00 – 9:30 pm Location:  Rising Tide Studios, 270 Mare St, Hackney, London E8 1HE This course focuses

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Bata Drumming Level 2/3

Bata Drumming Level 2/3

15th October – 17th December 2025 6:30 – 8:00 pm Location:  Rising Tide Studios, 270 Mare St, Hackney, London E8 1HE This course will

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Cuban Rumba – Level 2/3

Cuban Rumba – Level 2/3

15th October -17th Decemeber 2025 8:00 – 9:30 pm Location:  Rising Tide Studios, 270 Mare St, Hackney, London E8 1HE This course is for

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David Rahman
17:47 24 Mar 25
Wonderful, inspiring teachers! Dave and Vicky are experts in cuban music and are so generous with their time and knowledge. They really care about building a community of passionate musicians. With them you don't just learn rhythmic patterns; you will learn a repertoire of music that you can get together with others and actually PERFORM!
Karen Steadman
08:50 27 Mar 24
I attended Coro de Clave which is a magical bringing together of people from around Europe to sing the most beautiful Afro Cuban songs. Vicky and Dave impart their vast knowledge to the group in an accessible way, meaning that newcomers are able to join alongside more experienced singers. Makes me feel full of love every time and walking into a room of old friends from Spain, London, Oxford, Scotland etc feels like the best reunion ever.
Loz Speyer
23:57 20 Jan 24
These classes are great. Dave and Vicky cultivate a real communal experience which is what this music is all about. They bring many years' knowledge of Afrocuban rhythms and songs, and have a way of teaching at multiple levels at once so that everyone gets challenged and everyone is able to contribute to the whole. recommended!
Federica Fusco
15:43 15 Dec 22
I have been attending many percussion courses with Bombo productions over the past few years. Yesterday, we completed the Batà Course. We learnt how to play multiple toques on different drums, learning rhythmic sequences, conversations and variations, hand techniques, developing coordination, autonomy and important patterns for future improvisation. We learn how the rhythms fit with the singing and the clave. All sessions are filmed and shared privately so that you can practice at home and be ready for the next class.

Dave is an amazing teacher with huge passion, knowledge and patience. Vicky is a great musician, singer and a very inspiring thinker. They both make this learning experience special and I am so grateful for this.

This course was also for me a chance to know more people who share a similar attitude towards art, music and life. I met very special people there.

Vicky and Dave also organise music nights in London where anyone can play and apply what you have learnt in a wider context and with other amazing musicians!

So it's clear that I highly recommend bombo production to all amateurs and professional musicians :D
Geoff Baker
21:23 18 Oct 22
Vicky and Dave are true experts in Cuban music, but their courses are accessible and everyone is made to feel welcome, whatever their background, so the group is very diverse. They are great teachers – highly knowledgeable and keen to make good music, yet always with a smile and a laugh. The music is gorgeous (they make their own arrangements, so you can only get it here!) and the atmospheric rehearsal space adds to the charm. Highly recommended!
Adam robinson
18:35 13 Oct 22
It's rare to find anyone as knowledgeable as Dave and Vicky. It's even more rare to find people who are as generous and welcoming. Anyone who has an interest in Afro Cuban music will be able get involved, learn and be pushed just enough - regardless of playing ability. I couldn't recommend their courses/workshops highly enough.
ohad lustigman
19:35 07 Aug 22
Highly recommended for anyone interested in Afro Cuban folkloric music, Bata or Salsa.

Dave and Vicky have figured out the perfect formula to share their very deep knowledge in a really fun and relaxed but also intensive and challenging way.

In both their online courses and face to face workshops, they are making sure to gently push you a bit further from where you are at -whether a total beginner or an advanced player.

Only thing to be aware of is that this might be addictive.
Mariya
20:37 08 May 22
Over the past couple of years I have taken a number of courses with Bombo Productions and also attended their folkloric Afro-Cuban percussion retreat in Spain last year and I have to say that learning percussion with Vicky and Dave has been one of the most rewarding experiences for me. Dave and Vicky are wonderful teachers and people, who love sharing their knowledge and passion for music. I feel so much joy and gratitude after every class I take with them!

Most recently, I attended the Level 2 in-person Salsa course offered by Dave. What I love about Dave’s salsa classes is that we get to learn a bit of each instrument in the percussion section. While I only have congas at home and the congas are (perhaps) the instrument I am most interested in, I always wanted to understand how the congas interact with the other percussion instruments. And I love it that I can now play a bit on the other instruments. And I absolutely love it that when I listen to salsa music, i can now distinctly hear the timbales, the bongos and the congas… it feels great. Thank you, Dave!
The other thing I really enjoy about the salsa classes is that we don’t just learn patterns on the instruments, but we apply these to a specific song/arrangement prepared by Dave; as such we also learn to listen to (and play) the breaks, changes in clave, etc.

I can’t speak highly enough of Dave and Vicky’s classes – whether these are salsa, batá, rumba or coro. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
simon todd
18:17 29 Apr 22
10/10 Salsa level 2 course!
Seriously If you want to learn and understand Salsa music, arrangements, technique and the secrets of this Afro-Cuban music style, Dave Pattman is the man. Over the years I've done workshops with Dave and always been a great and rewarding experience.
Very warm, friendly and energetic teacher, with extensive knowledge of this music.
Can't recommend the course enough, Sometimes the courses run in a nice little studio in central Hackney or online over a 6 week period. New to online lessons it didn't take long to get into it, you get an upload of the lesson which is great, and the arrangement, with minus one options of instruments.
Also Dave encourages you to send in videos of your playing with the tracks , so you really get a lot for your money.
Prices are very reasonable for such high level tuition.
This side of Havana Bombo productions is the place to go if you want to learn the real essence of Afro Cuban drumming, music and culture.
Dave Longman
10:59 29 Apr 22
I attended a level 2 salsa percussion course.
The course content was perfect for me as I have covered the basics so many times. In these sessions, we used the patterns to build up 2 different salsa arrangements which was just what I needed - a real-life context in which to play the instruments. This was all supported with shared resources including minus-one tracks to play along at home.

There were new patterns/techniques to learn for all the instruments - congas, bongo, timbales and guiro

The tutor had a wonderful, relaxed manner and was encouraging and supportive, while also finding ways to push our different ability levels.

I would definitely attend another course sometime.

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Bombo Productions is a community arts organisation made up of people with a passion for drum, song and dance.

Camp Iroko -Afro-Cuban Drum Camp 🥁🪘🎶💃🕺

🎉 Good news! We’re extending the Early Bird rate for 3 more days!
You can secure your spot by paying a deposit of £100.

☀️ See you in August! 🎶😄
We are so enormously honoured to have the heavy we We are so enormously honoured to have the heavy weight 🥊 🎶💪🏽🥁 Barbaro Crespo aka Machito  at #fincaaraoko. The hills are ringing out with bata and rumba. Apparently our neighbours two kilometers away can hear us 😅. We are blessed with a wonderful group and of course, a huge thanks to Chiara Calegari for providing soul food to sustain us. ❤️💃🏽🤩
Two weeks ago this was a garage. Our new room at # Two weeks ago this was a garage. Our new room at #fincaaraoko ❤️
What an amazing weekend in Granada with Coro de Cl What an amazing weekend in Granada with Coro de Clave España. Gracias a todas para compartir! Especialmente the Ool Ya Koo Jazz Association and Hannah Beardon. ❤️🎶🪇💃🏽
****10 of the best music and singing holidays***** ****10 of the best music and singing holidays*****

🎉 I'm going to celebrate just for a moment. It was an audacious dream that still takes a lot of hard graft and support from friends, students, and our community both in the UK and here in Spain (🙏 Let me take this moment to thank you all).

By the skin of our teeth, we're making it work. But this article really helps because getting the word out is the hardest part. 📰🎶

https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2025/jun/01/from-djing-and-folk-to-songwriting-and-salsa-10-of-the-best-music-and-singing-holidays
Afro-Cuban Singing Retreat – Spain : 14th – 21 Afro-Cuban Singing Retreat – Spain : 14th – 21st July 2025

We are offering a 7-day singing retreat at Finca Ara Oko, an ancient off-grid farmhouse in Southern Spain. Drawing on the choir Coro de Clave (based in London and Spain), this retreat provides ensemble and individual vocal development. You will learn stunning Cuban folkloric songs in three and four-part harmonies. The week works towards a performance locally in collaboration with our Spanish choirs.

https://www.fincaaraoko.com/coro-de-clave-retreat

https://www.bomboproductions.com/coro-de-clave-choir/
RIP Lázaro Rizo. 🕊️🖤 🕯️ RIP Lázaro Rizo. 🕊️🖤 🕯️
We had the great honour of spending some time with We had the great honour of spending some time with the great rumbero, Lázaro Rizo, when we last visited Cuba in February. Despite being unwell and enduring the harsh realities of life in Cuba, his spirit was full. He shone as he sang us some old rumbas in his bedroom. After a lifetime dedicated to this music, it still brought him so much joy. I was in awe. Rest in rumba heaven Lazaro. Thank you for your immense contribution. 🕊️🖤

Tuvimos el gran honor de pasar un rato con el gran rumbero, Lázaro Rizo, cuando visitamos Cuba en febrero. A pesar de estar enfermo y tener que soportar las duras realidades de la vida en Cuba, su espíritu estaba lleno. Brillaba mientras nos cantaba algunas viejas rumbas en su habitación. Después de una vida dedicada a esta música, todavía le traía tanta alegría. Estaba maravillado. Descansa en el cielo de la rumba, Lázaro. Gracias por tu inmenso aporte. 🕊️🖤
Nuestro primer taller en Granada con el invitado e Nuestro primer taller en Granada con el invitado especial @manuelsanmaral fue increíble; fue maravilloso cantar con todos, y un agradecimiento muy especial a @hannahbeardon y Amalia y Ool La Kol Asociación de Jazz.
❤️❤️❤️ ❤️❤️❤️
What a treat to spend three days in a shed banging What a treat to spend three days in a shed banging and shouting with this lot. 🎶❤️🥁😂
https://www.bomboproductions.com/taller-de-coro-de https://www.bomboproductions.com/taller-de-coro-de-clave/
We are excited to announce our 15th anniversary ho We are excited to announce our 15th anniversary hosting Camp Iroko, an Afro-Cuban percussion camp in beautiful Wymondley Woods in Hertfordshire, together with @oncvoicemusic.

We are now taking bookings. If you'd like to join us, secure your place with a deposit of £100 and take advantage of the earlybird rate. 

https://www.bomboproductions.com/camp-iroko/
Curso intensivo de 8 semanas!! Aprende repertorio Curso intensivo de 8 semanas!! Aprende repertorio y técnicas de la música tradicional afro cubana a través del canto!!

Inscripciones rellenando el formulario que encontrás en:
 
https://www.bomboproductions.com/taller-de-coro-de-clave/
Coro de Clave recorded a new song in Studio 1 (our Coro de Clave recorded a new song in Studio 1 (our bedroom😅). Thanks to everyone who participated. We are very excited about it. 

If you would like to sing with us this summer, come and join our singing retreat! 

https://www.fincaaraoko.com/coro-de-clave-retreat/
Last call for a warm, spring batá filled weekend! Last call for a warm, spring batá filled weekend! 😎🌱🎶❤️ https://www.bomboproductions.com/ilu-bata-residential/
We are honored to welcome one of the world’s lea We are honored to welcome one of the world’s leading Cuban drummers, Bárbaro Crespo, aka Machito, to Finca Ara Oko for an exclusive retreat. A master of ritual drumming and rumba, Machito hails from a distinguished lineage of folkloric drummers in Havana. As an exceptional teacher, he effortlessly shares his deep passion and expertise, making this a truly unique learning experience.

Nestled between the Mediterranean Sea and the Sierra Nevada mountains, Finca Ara Oko is a historic Andalusian farmhouse—an inspiring setting for this unforgettable masterclass.

🔸 Only 8 spots left!
🔸 Secure your place at the early bird rate by paying a non-refundable deposit of £150 before April 15, 2025.

📍 Find out more & book your spot:
👉 https://www.fincaaraoko.com/machito-rumba-y-bata-masterclass/
We are honoured to host one of the world’s heavy We are honoured to host one of the world’s heavyweight Cuban drummers here at Finca Ara Oko. Barbaro Crespo aka ‘Machito’, is a ritual drummer and rumbero who comes from a dynasty of folkloric drummers in Havana. 

We 8 places left on this unique retreat. To secure your place, pay a non-refundable deposit of £150 by the 15th April 2025. The final payment needs to be made by the 16th of May.

#fincaaraoko #ruma #bata
Machito's Bata & Rumba Masterclass Retreat, Spain. Machito's Bata & Rumba Masterclass Retreat, Spain.
16th - 23rd June 2025. We are now taking bookings! 🎶🪇💃🏽😎

Places are limited. Secure your place with a deposit and save £50.

Find out more: https://www.fincaaraoko.com/machito-rumba-y-bata-masterclass/

#fincaaraoko
Come and join us at our remote retreat centre in S Come and join us at our remote retreat centre in Southern Spain and spend a week learning Afro-Cuban Percussion, eating amazing food and enjoying the spectacular Sierra Nevada. 💜🎶🥁🪇

19th - 26th May 2025

Find out more:http://www.fincaaraoko.com/cuban-folkloric-percussion-retreat/

Accommodation: http://www.fincaaraoko.com/accomodation/

Read our reviews: http://www.fincaaraoko.com/guest-book/

#fincaaraoko
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