https://youtu.be/_gVkhuIJg2o Ilu - Arranged, performed, and recorded by Carl Dixon Ilu is a candomble rhythm traditionally played on agogo and three atabaque--two with a pair of sticks and one played…
https://youtu.be/FB56p_iaJWA This arrangement of the rhythm ijexá is based on the traditional rhythms of the agogo and atabaque used in sacred music and rhythms of afoxé groups from Salvador, Bahia.…
PAIRINGS is the debut album of the duo of Carl Dixon and Derek Wright. Carl and Derek have been playing music together as duo for more than a decade. The…
Album Preview Concert June 7th
Here is a transcription of the the tamborim desenho for Salgueiro's 2019 samba enredo.
I’m so excited and honored to be teaching a Beginning Bateria class at the 2019 California Brazil Camp.
I had a wonderful and inspiring time at the 2018 California Brazil Camp. Playing music with friends and teachers, accompanying some great dances classes, and teaching the Beginning Bateria ensemble…
I will soon be releasing my online video percussion school right here on carldixondrums.com.