September 14, 2025 4:00-6:00PM Opening Reception and Performance of Dendê Macedo's Recycled Sounds

 

Dendê's instruments will be on display in the gallery at the Allens Lane Art Center throughout the month of September. The Carolyn and Howard Alber Gallery at Allens Lane Art Center shows work by local artists and community partners. Gallery Hours are Monday – Thursday 10:00 am – 7:00 pm and by appointment on weekends.

Dendê will be also performing with the Recycled Sounds at the Allens Lane Art Center on September 14th from 4:00-6:00 PM. 

Located in the heart of Mt. Airy, the art center has served the community since 1953, with affordable Art Classes, Summer Art Camp, Exhibitions, and Performances.

Dendê will be performing with his project Recycled Sounds on the 13th, 14th and 27th. 

Recycled Sounds is a project that developed out of world renowned percussionist Dendê Macêdo’s interest in making instruments out of found materials. Over the years he has created a trove of instruments including a bucket shekere, a golf club berimbau, a tire drum, and a trash can snare drum that was incorporated into a line of instruments manufactured by Latin Percussion.

Dendê began recording himself playing his instruments and ultimately began working with a loop pedal which enabled him to record short pieces of each instrument that would cycle, enabling him to layer each of the instruments while performing live.

Throughout the month of September, you can visit the Recycled Sounds exhibit at the Allens Lane Arts Center!

Address: 601 W Allens Ln, Philadelphia, PA, 19119