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WED 13

Don't want to work? Want to bang on a drum all day? So what are you waiting for? Just because you have no instruments or bandmates, and feel you're lacking musical talent, you shouldn't let that stop you. Find your rhythm at the free samba workshops at Seven Sports Café (7910 NW 25th St., Doral) every Wednesday night. Ray Knowles, one of the organizers, says they are trying to bring together a 30-piece multicultural samba band. No experience is necessary; you just need to have a love of the traditional Brazilian Carnaval music. Knowles was involved with a similar group in Ottawa, and they've been successfully getting people on their feet and drumming for more than five years. "Basic samba is very simple and easy to learn," says Knowles. And you don't even need to bring your own instruments -- they have ones for you to use. Grab your friends and jam tonight at 7:30. Call 305-213-5226, or visit www.electronicartworker.com/samba. (LO)

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