South American Music Workshop with Laura Dos Santos & Sebastian Tesouro
DATES: Sunday, 25th October 2026
TIME: 2.00 - 5.00pm
LOCATION: East Quay Creator Space
COST: Recommended ticket price - £15

Join Laura Dos Santos and Sebastian Tesouro for a practical, inspiring workshop exploring the rhythms and musical traditions of South America. Through voice, movement and percussion, you’ll discover new rhythms, develop your musical skills and experience the joy of making music together.

During the session, you’ll explore:

• Songs and vocal techniques
• Rhythm, movement and coordination
• Using your body as a musical instrument
• Traditional rhythms and musical ideas
• Playing and creating music as part of an ensemble

‍About Laura Dos Santos

Laura Dos Santos is an Argentine musician, composer, multi-instrumentalist and music producer, born in Buenos Aires in the late 1960s. Her work brings together Latin American and European folk traditions, tango and Brazilian music, through original compositions for solo guitar, ensembles, theatre and audiovisual productions. Throughout her career, she has developed solo and collaborative projects, exploring musical diversity, sound and the expressive possibilities of the guitar.

‍About Sebastian Tesouro

Sebastian Tesouro is a multi-instrumental composer and sound designer from Argentina with over 25 years of experience touring Latin America and Europe. Now based in West Somerset, England, he creates original music and sound design tailored for dance, circus, and theatre productions. Sebastian is currently launching a solo show that showcases hus musical journey using a live looping setup layering his primary instruments - violin, percussion, and guitar - with unconventional elements like musical saw, didgeridoo, and his own voice and body soundscapes.

What to bring

Wear comfortable clothing and footwear that allow you to move, stretch and dance freely. You’re welcome to bring your own instruments, but this isn’t essential, as instruments will be available for you to use.

Who is it for?

The workshop is open to adults aged 18 and over. No previous musical experience is needed — just bring your curiosity and enthusiasm for making music!

Led by multi-instrumentalist and composer Sebastian Tesouro and Laura Dos Santos, the session offers an opportunity to explore music in a relaxed, welcoming and collaborative environment.

Tickets

We offer a flexible ticket pricing structure so you can choose the option that works best for you.

• Recommended ticket – £15: Our suggested price, helping us cover the costs of running the workshop.
• Reduced ticket – £7.50: If the recommended price is outside your budget.
• Feeling generous ticket – £22.50: If you’re able to contribute a little extra, your ticket helps make our activities more accessible to others.

All tickets offer the same workshop experience, and there’s no need to explain which option you choose.

If you’d love to attend but the ticket prices are still a barrier, please get in touch with Miriam, East Quay’s Assistant General Manager, at miriam@onioncollective.co.uk. We’ll do our best to find a way for you to take part.