Brazilian Samba Drumming Goes to China

Brazilian Samba drumming has spread to China.

A Chinese rock drummer got hooked after taking lessons given by a San Francisco-based teacher in Beijing.

Now, he is giving lessons.

The World’s Mary Kay Magistad checked out the class herself.

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