Samba in the UK - The main page for Samba bands in Britain, maintained by the legend that is known as Mally from the mighty Zabumba.

World-Wide Samba Home Page - The main page for Samba bands across the World, with tons of links and information.

SambaLa Home Page - From the West Coast of the USA, this is an excellent site put together with an obvious enthusiasm and love for Samba.

BAND LINKS

Stomp - You've all seen Stomp. They're those mad people who hit bins and things with broom handles and stuff. They're very good, and this is a great site.

WORLD MUSIC LINKS

Womad - In case you don't know, WOMAD stands for World Of Music And Dance, and wherever you live in the world, there's probably an anual festival somewhere near you.

Radio Real World - The on-line home of Peter Gabriel's Real World record label, a great organisation who release some of the most incredible music you are ever likely to hear.

Roots World - An online and e-mail magazine of world and roots music. A great place to start looking into world music.

World Music Network - If you fancy listening to music from a particular part of the planet, you'll probably be able to find it here. They have a very large catalogue of world music. You can listen to samples of every CD, then buy on-line. They even sell "Rough Guide" CD's, to introduce you to different types of music. Well worth a look.

World Music Central - This is a very very big site indeed, dedicated to ALL things related to world music. Set aside a few hours to look at this one.

EQUIPMENT LINKS

Starland Home Page - Starland sell all kinds of musical instruments, including many types of percussion. They even do a complete 'Samba Band Starter Package'.

Knock on Wood - Knock on Wood sell musical instruments from around the world, including an excellent selection of drums of all kinds.

Remo Home Page - From drumheads to drums, Remo manufacture and sell many types of world percussion.

MISCELLANEOUS LINKS

Tomás Howie Drumming Web - Although this site is mainly aimed at 'kit drummers', the sections on rudiments and warming up are essential to all drummers .

Telford's Warehouse - Fantastic music venue in Chester. Great building, great beer, great music.

Hargate Hall - Our favourite place to chill out every autumn in the Derbyshire Peak District.

Salvador da Bahia - If you're thinking of travelling to Brazil and especially the city of Salvador, or if you would just like to find out a bit more about the city, then this is an excellent place to begin. You'll find loads of information on places to go, places to stay, local culture, local music, local food etc etc
.......Thanks to Randy Roberts for this link.

Pilar Dos Santos - This site is a bit short on content, but if you want to learn to dance Brazilian style, then give it a look
........Thanks to Pilar for this link.