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\nDrumming can be used as a tool to teach an array of life skills. It provides a positive and creative outlet for young people to ex press themselves and release their emotions in a safe space. The rhythmic quest has taken Josh to Cuba and Brazil where he has studied with masters of percussion. He is currently a member of "Alo Brasil"\, a 14-piece Phila delphia based Samba group\, and &ldquo\; The Spoken Hand Percussion Orches tra&rdquo\; a group that blends drumming traditions from Cuba\, Brazil\, A frica\, and India. He founded &ldquo\;Rhythms &\; Roots&rdquo\; Latin M usic ensemble in 2000 with wife Giovana\, and both were selected to the 20 03 &\; 2004 Philadelphia Music Project&rsquo\;s Latin Orchestra led by famed bandleader Johnny Pacheco and Cuban pianist/composer/producer Elio V illafranca.
\nSince 2002 he has worked with a variety of populations of children and adults as a teaching artist facilitating workshops\, resi dencies\, professional development\, school assemblies\, and after-school programs where he uses percussion as a tool for teaching aspects of commun ication\, teamwork\, creativity\, leadership\, discipline\, and cultural a wareness through music and instrument making. He is affiliated with many a rts organizations and partner organizations for his work with grieving chi ldren including T.A.P.S. Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors)\, The M oyer Foundation\, and NAGC (National Alliance For Grieving Children). \;
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