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What makes a good LIVE musician - asking dancers

daudude — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 08:04:47 GMT

Well not to take away from the other post about dancers, but hey, what do you dancers want from us musicians?! ; ) (in a live setting)

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What makes a good dancer - asking musicians

Nuria — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 09:03:41 GMT

Maybe this question is old? I'd like to hear from the side of musicians which qualities they like in a dancer, when it comes to playing for them or just like that.. Anything that comes to mind.

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guitar chords

bhupesh — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 08:49:40 GMT

hi friends started one blog for guitar chords....

www.hindisongschords.blogspot.com

thanks...

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Moroccan Shikkat?

Lara — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 07:23:21 GMT

Anyone have a source of recorded music for shikkat?

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Source for Arabic neys?

Kylie — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 22:49:56 GMT

I have a friend who is in the market for some neys - a full set and / or individual ones.

Can anyone recommend a good source? They need to have correct intonation, not "student" quality or wall hangers!

Thanks,
Kylie

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Free Download from the New Niyaz

Bob — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:41:32 GMT

On their sophomore release, Nine Heavens, Niyaz continues to bridge the gap between traditional and modern world music. This double CD (featuring one disc of electronic and one disc of acoustic versions of the tracks) reveals a complex body of work. Nine Heavens features intricately carved new arrangements of traditional folk songs as well as original compositions utilizing mystical Sufi poems from Iran, the Indian sub-continent and Turkey.

To buy Nine Heavens click here:

http://shop.sixdegreesrecords.com/app?page=Product&service=external&sp=SD06036E80FFNZEPWQJRQO

For free download if "Ishq" click here:

http://sixdegreesrecords.com/nineheavens.php

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House of Tarab

Halil — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 01:57:04 GMT

I just hung(hanged) out with Stephen Elaimy of the Arabic band HOUSE OF TARAB and he played me tracks off their upcoming album.

I just wanted to warn all the "bellydance" bands out there that the bar has just been raised waaaaaay out of reach by this new record...

You've all been put on notice, folks....a new era is coming.

http://www.myspace.com/houseoftarab

www.houseoftarab.com

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Austin, Tx-SADIE & SOHAIL KASPAR. June 13-15, Austin Belly Dance Convention

Candy — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:35:31 GMT

Bahaia & HOT Seminars present
THE AUSTIN BELLY DANCE CONVENTION
June 13-15, 2008
Williamson Conference Center
Round Rock, TX (North Austin)

GALA SHOW
DANCE & DRUM WORKSHOPS FOR ALL LEVELS
BELLY DANCE CONTEST
OPEN STAGE
SHOPPING BAZAAR
HAFLA

featuring Internationally acclaimed belly dancer, SADIE
and Grammy nominated percussionist, SOUHAIL KASPAR
plus Outi of Cairo, Sa'diyya, Brandy Bollin, Tamra Henna, Mehndi by Marcy, and Bahaia
and LIVE MUSIC with Samer Issa and the Amwaj band

REGISTER ONLINE TODAY!
www.bahaia.com

About the Instructors
*Sadie www.sadiebellydancer.com
*Souhail Kaspar www.neareastmusic.com
Outi www.outiofcairo.com
Brandy Bollin www.tribalevolution.com
Sa'diyya www.sadiyyadance.com
Tamra Henna www.tamrahennatx.com
Mehndi by Marcy www.mehndibymarcy.com
Bahaia www.bahaia.com

• FRIDAY, JUNE 13
==============
The event will kick off with our GALA SHOW
9-11pm: Live Music with Samer Issa and The Amwaj Band from Houston and Master Percussionist, SOUHAIL KASPAR and Belly Dance Show starring SADIE, Bahaia and special guests; Tickets $20/advance purchase, $5/child; doors open at 8pm

SATURDAY, JUNE 14... ALL DAY, baby!
=======================
10am-1pm Belly Dance Workshop with SADIE "Drum Solo Secrets & Choreography" (ballroom); Fee $70/advance purchase
10:30am - 12:30pm Egyptian Tabla (Doumbek) Fundamentals with SOUHAIL KASPAR (upstairs classroom); Fee $50/advance purchase

1-2pm Break

2-7pm... Open Stage, shopping, henna tattoos, food vendors(ballroom); FREE ADMISSION

2-5pm, three concurrent classrooms (upstairs)
2-3pm Intro to Tribal Style Belly Dance with Brandy Bollin of Tribal Evolution; Fee $10 advance purchase
2-4pm Cairo Combos with Outi; Fee $20 advance purchase
3-4pm Ethnic Fusion Belly Dance with Sa'diyya; Fee $10 advance purchase
3-5pm Intermediate/Advanced Egyptian Tabla (Doumbek) with SOUHAIL KASPAR; Fee $50/advance purchase
4-5pm Belly Dance for the Dance Floor with Tamra Henna; Fee $10 advance purchase
4-5pm Introduction to Mehndi with Marcy; Fee $10 advance purchase

7-11pm The Heart of Texas Belly Dance Contest & Arabic DJ/Party(ballroom); FREE ADMISSION

SUNDAY, JUNE 15
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10-12pm Rhythm/Movement for dancers with SOUHAIL KASPAR & Bahaia (ballroom); Fee $50/advance purchase
1-4pm Belly Dance Workshop with SADIE "Shimmytime & Diva Within" (ballroom); Fee $70/advance purchase

Please note: Some class times overlap as classes will run concurrently in separate rooms within the conference center. Register early. Space is limited in all classes. Pricing at the door will be $5 more per class/show. Registration is non-refundable and non-transferable. Packages can not be split/shared.

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khaliji

Richy — Thu, 22 May 2008 00:56:43 GMT

what sre sone good khaliji songs?

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To Anyone Interested in Studying Music in Turkey... We've finally got a Guest House designed for musicians!

Nick — Sun, 04 May 2008 16:33:25 GMT

...Hey guys, I'm very excited to finally be spreading the word about this. For those of you who know me or have followed my blog postings in the past, you probably already know that I've been involved in a long term project in Istanbul. I'm proud to say that Sound Fabrika Studios has finally finished preparations and we're open for business!

What we're doing here is trying to help foreigners who come to Turkey connect with some of the great musicians in the city here for lessons and music research. Right now we're running this place as a sort of guest house, but a guest house with a sound-insulated practice space, and some of the best of the youngest generation of musicians teaching and helping people like us network and get involved in the diverse and wonderful music scene here.

For a price comparable to most pensions in the area we are offering a warm bed, bathroom w/ shower, turkish breakfast and free reign to use the practice rooms here from 8am-midnight whenever classes or private lessons aren't going on. (and finding somewhere to play a davul at 11pm at night is no easy task here!). We've also spent a lot of time working out agreements with some really phenomenal musicians, and we can arrange lessons with all forms of percussion (darbuka, bendir, kudum, asmi davul, udu drums etc.) as well as oud, baglama saz, kanun, clarinet, roman violin and many more....

I'd be happy to send you more information about specific teachers and more details about our lesson programs if any of you guys are interested in what we're doing here. I'm also happy to provide some references from some of the americans that I have met coming through who have studied with some of these teachers as well, so feel free to ask. We also have connections with some prominent oriental dance teachers in the city and are happy to help dance students connect with them as well.

I got involved in this project originally because of my own experiences living in the city here my first year and trying really hard to find good teachers.... it's no easy task. I've recently been making an effort to get more video online of what some of these guys can do. You can check out Hakan, our resident percussion teacher on some of the clips I've uploaded the other day:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vh93KRxAp7w

I love being able to find these great musicians work as much as I love being able to help students find really good teachers, and I think the sentiment is shared by everyone working on this with me. I hope some of you guys get a chance to take advantage of this stuff!

Feel free to drop me an email at raghebn@gmail.com with any questions, or you can try me on tribe (though I check my account here less often lately)

Kolay gelsin!

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Help finding info on "Shrook" by Samira Saied

JimBoz — Fri, 16 May 2008 02:23:14 GMT

Howdy

I'm wondering if anyone can help me verify the artist and help me find the album to a song I've found in MIDI files.

If your system can play MIDI, the link is at http://www.focusmm.com/sound/amusic/shrook.mid

As far as I can find, the artist may (may not?) be Samira Said also spelled sometimes Samira Saied. However, I can't find the song listed on any of the discographies I can find online and of course, I can't find an album from any of my 'usual' sources that has the song.

Anyone familiar and can help me with the info?

I heard on Bhuz.com that another singer recorded a more modern version, but the person who posted that info couldn't remember the name of the singer.
Any assistance?
Thanks!

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Arabic Music Retreat - July 9-16, 2008

kay — Thu, 08 May 2008 16:43:11 GMT

Discover Arabic Music with Simon Shaheen, Dr. A.J. Racy,
and the Master Instructors at the Twelfth Annual Arabic Music Retreat
A week-long intensive session in Arabic music

August 9-16, 2008 • Mount Holyoke College • South Hadley, MA
www.simonshaheen.com

Instruments Taught:
•Voice
•Nay (end-blown reed flute)
•Strings: violin, viola, cello, string bass
•Plucked Strings: `Ud (Arabic lute), Qanun (plucked zither), Buzuq
•Traditional Arabic hand percussion: Riqq (tambourine), Tablah (goblet shaped drum) and Tar (frame drum)

Activities:
• Ear-training
• Music theory and analysis
• Music literature
• Private and group instrumental and vocal lessons
• Coached ensembles and large orchestra
• Recital by participants and faculty

Faculty:
Simon Shaheen — Artistic and Executive Director, Performance and Theory, Chamber Music
Dr. A.J. Racy — Associate Director, Nay and Buzuq Performance, Literature and
Analysis, Chamber Music
Bassam Saba — 'Ud and Nay Performance, Chamber Music
Charbel Rouhana — 'Ud Performance, Chamber Music
Rima Khcheich — Vocal Performance, Chamber Music
Najib Shaheen — Chamber Music
William Shaheen — Music Theory, 'Ud Performance, Chamber Music
Jamal Sinno — Qanun Performance, Chamber Music
Dr. Iman Roushdy-Hammady — Arabic Vocal Diction
Michel Merhej — Percussion Performance
Karim Nagi — Adjunct Percussion Instructor

• Residential fees ($863-$1,033) include accommodations, meals and classes
• Commuter rate: $746
• Transportation to and from the Retreat not provided
• Participants under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult relative
• Registration deadline: July 1, 2008; Final payment due by August 1, 2008
• For more information contact: kaycam@aol.com or 617-512-8122
• Registration form available at: www.simonshaheen.com

The Arabic Music Retreat is sponsored by the Arab American Arts Institute.

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DRUM WORKSHOPS with Karim Nagi / 05-11-08 / Los Angeles

djlerman — Fri, 02 May 2008 14:30:36 GMT

LINK
www.turbotabla.com/LA/

SUNDAY MAY 11th. DRUM WORKSHOPS
@ Studio IQAAT (Donovan's Studio)
3515 eagle rock blvd. La. Ca 90065
*****
ARAB DRUM WORKSHOPS "SAIDI, SAUDI, SUDASI" (SSS): Sunday
1pm - 3pm, $25 at door only.

Students may bring their Arabic Tabla, Dumbek, Darabuka, Riqq, Duff, Muzhar or Frame drum. Karim will teach these three dynamic rhythms, emphasizing the Arab technique of double off-hand taks and running method. Students will learn how these rhythms propel specific dance styles from around the Arab world. Karim engages all levels from advanced beginner (someone with basic skills) to advanced intermediate.

Every level will be adequately challenged and will benefit from the ensemble approach.
---SAIDI (Southern Egyptian) is used for cane dance, ghawazee, pop and folk music. Karim will teach a four part Saidi with emphasis on the empty first beat, and slow yet bubbling tempo.
---SAUDI (Arabian Peninsula) is used for "Khaliji" urban and popular folk music. Karim will teach the polyrhythmic multipart version that illustrates the Afro-Indo influence.
---SUDASI (Lebanese and Palestinian) is used for Dabka unisex line dance. Karim will teach this unique yet common 6/4 rhythm with variations to accent stomp choreographies.

RIQQ (ARAB TAMBOURINE): : Sunday 3:30pm - 5:30pm, $25 at door only.
The "Riqq" tambourine is the lead percussion instrument in the Arabic orchestra and classical ensemble. It is played with the fingers on
both the skin and the cymbals. The technique calls for three different holding positions and techniques. In addition to Arabic music, these
instruments are widely used in Turkish, Iranian, Balkan, Gypsy and Mediterranean music. Students will learn technique, stamina, rhythmic
repertoire and various ethnic styles.

Karim Nagi is recognized as one of the foremost performers of the Arabic style Riqq in the USA. He has performed Riqq with the Sharq Ensemble, Chicago Oriental Ensemble, Boston Camerata, and Simon Shaheen. He has taught Riqq at the New England Conservatory, Tufts University, and Arabic Music Retreat and the Heartland Seminar on Arab Music. He has authored a comprehensive Instructional Riqq
DVD www.riqqdvd.com

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Arabtronica Traveler

Bob — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 22:11:37 GMT

The new installment of Six Degrees' weekly internet radio broadcast is now up on i-Tunes' Radio Section (Under the Eclectic or Electronica headings) or at

http://www.live365.com/sixdegrees

On this week's edition of Six Degrees Traveler, we celebrate the release of Jef Stott's excellent new album, Saracen with a set of Arabic influenced electronica. From traditional Taarab to Middle Eastern inflected Techno, Dubstep and Psy dub, we cover the many facets of Arabtronica.

Check out the full playlist at

http://sixdegreesrecords.com/radio/playlist.php?week=04_23_08

Don't forget to tune in next week for our special 150th episode where we will be doing a Traveler Tribute to the Rolling Stones featuring mash ups, bootlegs, white label remixes and rarities galore!

Don't forget to explore our music only channel which streams the entire Six Degrees Records catalog at

http://www.live365.com/stations/sixdegrees3

Our last four Traveler programs are always archived and available for listening at

http://www.live365.com/stations/sixdegrees2

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Jef Stott New Album and Free Download

Bob — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 17:46:11 GMT

Jef Stott's Saracen in stores now.

Jef Stott has crafted a completely unique take on Middle Eastern Electronica, fusing traditional sounds with dub and dance music. He has studied with master musicians from Morocco, Algeria, Egypt, Iran and Turkey and is a founding member of the groups Lumin and Stellamara. Saracen is his debut solo full length release.

For free download of "Lamaset (Miami mix) go to:

www.sixdegreesrecords.com/saracen.php

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ملتف رق‎‎

orangeboxman — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 09:23:44 GMT

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBGIQ7ZuuiU

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Auditions for Arabesque Dancers and Andalosi Dance Company

Juliette — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 05:07:25 GMT

Now AUDITIONING DANCERS for the
Arabesque Dancers and the Andalosi Dance Company

Saturday, April 5, 2008
Downey Community Center (Apollo Dance Studio)
7810 Quill Drive, Downey, California 90242
(near Imperial Highway and the 710 freeway, free parking)

Arabesque Dancers:
1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
(Arabic and Belly Dance Company)

Andalosi Dance Company:
3:00 pm to 4:30 pm
(Contemporary Middle Eastern Dance Company)

Both companies are seeking male and female dancers for entertainment and theatrical performances. Dancers with diverse dance training and performance experience are especially sought. No pre-registration is required, however, you are encouraged to mail your photo, resume and promotional materials to the address below or bring with you to the audition. Feel free to call or email with any questions. Dancers are welcomed to audition for one or both companies.

Wear comfortable workout clothes. For the Arabesque Dancers bring a three to four yard veil of thin fabric and for the Andalosi Dance Company bring sturdy low- or no-heel dance shoes.

Andalosi Productions
5004 York Boulevard, Suite 207
Los Angeles, Ca 90042
mail@arab-esque.net

818/489-9734

For more information visit:
www.arab-esque.net
For video samples visit:
www.youtube.com/ArabesqueDancers
www.youtube.com/AndalosiDanceCompany

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Selling old drums and Oud

zaid — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 01:22:03 GMT

Over the last few years I have collected some drums that I am happy to part with. If you are looking for Dharbuka's, Riqq's and Duff then send me an email and I will send you pictures. I prefer that you are in the bay area so I don't have to ship it. I also have s Syrian Oud for sale.

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visiting Paris, France 3/19 - 3/26: got recommendations???

sooozhyq — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 23:05:14 GMT

I will be in Paris for one wonderful week (3/19 through 3/26). I would love to see, do, or find any of the following:

tribal and cabaret bellydance shows
live arabic music (north african, middle eastern, etc)
live balkan music
good costume/jewelry shopping

if you would like to meet up, please let me know. I will be travelling with my boyfriend who will be playing some shows with his friend Rose Harting - their schedule is on Rose's myspace page:

www.myspace.com/roseharting

thank you/merci beaucoup!
Susie
aka SooozhyQ

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Jalsah Pittsburgh VII and Middle Eastern Rhythms workshop 3/1/2008

melissaclarinetchick — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 17:58:18 GMT

Jalsah Pittsburgh VII on March 1, 2008!

www.jalsah.org

Also Your Inner Vagabond's Grand opening weekend! www.yourinnervagabond.com Visit their new website for other amazing events! Location: 4130 Butler St Pittsburgh PA 15201

Carmine T Guida will be teaching a Middle Eastern Rhythms for All Percussionists Workshop from 6-7PM, cost at the door is $20 - advance ONLINE price is $15. Description: A workshop for all kinds of percussionists! Learn the top 10 most popular Middle Eastern rhythms used in folk and bellydance music. This one hour workshop is perfect for all levels for musicians and dancers who are interested in learning rhythms, adding rhythms to their repertoire or perfecting known rhythms. If it makes noise, bring it! www.carmine.com

Register online at http://www.jalsah.org/sites/Jalsah/Locations/Pittsburgh/ or www.jalsah.org and click on Pittsburgh.

Attend Carmine's workshop and get into the Jalsah for free!

Jalsah Pittsburgh VII --- all musicians sit in with the band! Bring any instrument you have: drum, congas, clarinet, sax, flute, guitar, violin, cello, zills, kanun...you get the idea. Sheet music will be provided to borrow or to purchase. OPEN FLOOR DANCING all night! Everyone can try out the moves from bellydance class. Community participation is what the Jalsah is all about!

Teachers: have 3 of your students purchase advance tickets ONLINE at http://www.jalsah.org/sites/Jalsah/Locations/Pittsburgh/ and YOU can come to the Jalsah for free! Make sure your students include your stage and mundane name with their purchase, so I know who belongs to whom. :-)

Bring extra cash because Your Inner Vagabond will serving sumptuous snacks and exotic beverages from their menu. Your Inner Vagabond is also a BYOB venue so you can bring your favorite alcohol to mix with their drinks! This is an all ages event.

Hope to see you there!

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Wahda sogayara & Wahda Kibira

Nuria — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 09:55:15 GMT

Can someone say something about those rhythms? I know how they go but they seem to be rare, not standard. I read someone wrote that Wahda Sogayara was = Maksoum, ok I can hear the similarity but the Maksoum has still such a different caracter. Are those rhythms not used anymore, like Masmoudi Kibir? When or where were they played? What mood would you musicians attribute to them?

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Om Kalthoum - Ana Fi Intizarak

ignatius-tse — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 01:34:49 GMT

Performance of Ana Fi Intizarak by Om Kalthoum.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=BymQg94Rik0

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Darker Mid-, Near- Eastern Music?

Adam — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 04:06:50 GMT

Hi, I was wondering if anyone could provide some suggestions for some Mid-, Near- Eastern music. I draw toward darker artists, albums, moods much more than lighter; those that hold thunder and night in them. I seem to come across a lot of metal and neoclassical -not a great fan of either- when searching. Also, not too fond of new age or ambient, electronica or "worldbeat", most I've heard makes me cringe- too plastic and inauthentic- but I love Niyaz. I suppose like anything, if it is done well it transcends. So, traditional or modern(without too much sticky gloss). Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks very much.
Adam

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Grammys this Sunday

elissa — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 04:43:08 GMT

Wishing good luck to Souhail Kaspar and Rahim Alhaj for their Grammy nomination for best world music album. The album is "When the Soul is Settled: The Music of Iraq" and the awards ceremony is this Sunday. Good luck, guys!

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Guitar chords blog and sites

bhupesh — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 10:42:50 GMT

Hi Friends,

I have been started one guitar chords blog:
http://hindisongschords.blogspot.com/
we can share and request for the chords here.

Also got the related links for guitar learning
http://hindisongschords.blogspot.com/2008/01/hi-lets-start-with-well-known-latest.html

Thanks
Bhupesh
http://hindisongschords.blogspot.com/

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Raqs Leyla

Jerry — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:07:39 GMT

Does anyone out there know where I can get sheet music (just a lead sheet will do) for Raqs Leyla and Sallasana Medillini? I could probably get an arrangement of Sallasana form John B. but i don't want to bug him.

thanks

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Big Hafla May 3rd with Souhail Kaspar and Rachid Halihal (Phoenix area)

elissa — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 03:45:49 GMT

Hi, everyone, I just wanted to update you with information on the upcoming hafla and workshops with Souhail Kaspar. He will be here the weekend of May 3rd and 4th. (Please disregard the earlier date. We had to move it back one weekend). The hafla will be a dance party with Souhail and Rachid Halihal. Also some local musicians, some featured dancers, some wonderful vending by Fashionable Movement and Anaya Tribal, oh yeah, and LOTS of dancing for party attendies. Fun, fun, fun!

More info will come later, and I have updated the website: www.phoenixhafla.com

Also, don't forget to cheer Souhail on on February 10th for the 50th Grammy award show! He has been nominated for this year's Grammy in World Music for his work with Rahim Alhaj in "When the Soul is Settled: The Music of Iraq."

If you have any questions, ideas, or want to volunteer, please drop me a line. I can't wait to see everyone in a few months!

Elissa

P.S. I will once again be performing with Nawari Dance and Music Ensemble at the Arizona State Fair every weekend from Feb 9th to March 31st. If you're out there, please come by and say hello!

P.P.S. The next Midnight Caravan event will be October 17th-19th, 2008.

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Rhythms Workshop for Bellydancers in PDX, Sunday, Jan 13

Lara — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 20:13:02 GMT

Bellydancers! Improve your musicality! Improve your zills playing! Increase your confidence on the dance floor by putting the traditional rhythms into your bodies! Do not miss this important, fun and educational workshop!

In this rhythms workshop you will learn to recognize and play traditional rhythms common to Egyptian and Turkish music. There will be live drumming accompaniment. We will also analyze the rhythms in popular bellydance songs such as Aziza, Alf Layla Wa Layla, Leylet Hob and others!

Beledi
Maksum
Saidi
Ciftetelli
Malfuf
Masmoodi
Ayub
Karsilama
Semai

$25 in advance, $30 at the door

Sunday, Jan 13
1-3pm

Euphoria Studios
1235 SE Division

Contact Lara for more information and to register
rhythmandmuse@yahoo.com
www.laratriback.com
971.322.8242

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Early Bird Specials for Issam Houshan Workshops

Chandani — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 13:31:38 GMT

Just a reminder that the early bird special for the Issam workshops ends January 11th. These workshops are all new material from the February 2007 workshops.

WHEN: January 26th 2008

WHERE: Virginia Youth Symphony Orchestra
2618 Colley Ave Norfolk, VA 23517

COST: $35 per workshop (Before January 11th)
$45 per workshop (After January 11th)

About Issam Houshan

The union of music and movement is the essence of dance. The union of a musician and a dancer to create a seamless artistic expression is the ultimate manifestation of such a union. Issam Houshan does exactly that. Call him the “Wassan Pharaoun,” “King of the Drum,” or “Mr. Magic Fingers” and you only tell the half of it. His connection to the dancer is the essence of his magic, a merging of egos serving a mutual and identical goal. Issam is now recognized as the ultimate master of this art. An international music star, his past credits include touring with Sting in 2000, performing at the Grammys on the hit single Desert Rose, as well as performing and recording with countless Arab stars. In addition, he has toured with the Mile Copeland-produced Bellydance Superstars, the world’s premiere professional touring bellydancer performance group since 2003, with whom he has appeared in over 1000 shows in 16 countries over the past three years.

A highly accomplished percussionist on assorted Arab hand drums, Issam was formally trained at the Damascus Academy of Music and is the only remaining disciple of the legendary Arab drum master Mahmood Salahadeen. An accomplished and sought-after music instructor, he taught at the Damascus Music Institute for nine years and continues to teach workshops and private lessons around the world. Unequaled in his field, Issam is known by fellow Syrian musicians as the Wassan Pharaoun (Pharaoh of Rhythm) and his al assaben al Sahriha (magic fingers) are currently insured for 10 million dollars (1 million each).

His drum solos with the Bellydance Superstars are major features of each show, as captured in the films American Bellydancer, Solos from Monte Carlo, Bellydance Superstars, 30 Days to Vegas, Behind the Shimmy, and the instructional DVD The Art of the Drum Solo. His CD releases include his own Wassan Pharaoun, The Dancing Drum and Tabel Ya Issam, as well as percussion on the Galactic Caravan albums.

For more information, please check out Issam Houshan’s website: www.tablabyissam.com

Workshop Descriptions:

11:00 am – 12:30 pm: Beginning Drumming workshop for Drummers Essential Techniques & Rhythms for the Tabla: This class is geared for musicians and will cover basic techniques & drills for the tabla as well as an introduction to Middle Eastern Rhythms. All levels from novice to intermediate and advanced will benefit from Issam’s detailed teaching style.

1:00 – 2:30 pm: Intermediate/Advanced Drumming workshop for Drummers Issam will teach intermediate/advanced strokes and techniques for the tabla. Issam will also teach a formula for creating drum solos for dancers. ***Attendees of this workshop must possess basic drumming skills***

3:30 – 5:00 pm: Rhythm for Dancers This workshop is geared primarily toward the dancer. Issam will teach the rhythms that are most common in Middle Eastern music so that the dancer may understand the structure of the rhythms and the sounds of the tabla. Includes short combinations of dance moves for each of the rhythms and how to dance to a live drummer. This knowledge will improve both your choreographed and improvisation performances. ***Attendees do not need drums for this class.

*** All of the above workshops include new and different material from the February 2007 workshops.

***A limited number of drums will be available on a first-come basis for individuals who do not have their own drum otherwise please bring your own drum.

***All attendees are encouraged to eat a good breakfast and to bring water and snacks to maintain their energy throughout the workshops.

For more information or to register contact BodyWorks By Chandani at (757) 313-8000 or www.chandani.net.

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North African and Middle eastern musicans

Quentin — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 17:34:14 GMT

darbuka tabl and nakara players of chicago Unite

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iTunes

Nuria — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 22:23:45 GMT

I was about to register at iTunes but stopped because it told me I was registering at iTunes Germany. I thought that was maybe stupid, because France, having the largest Arab population around Europe would maybe offer a larger selection I couldn't access then! Does it matter where I register?

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Aziza

Kahaz — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 17:22:09 GMT

The music: I once took a workshop that broke down this song into all its component rhythms and times. Does anyone have this in a neat format?

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happy new year

kobi — Tue, 25 Dec 2007 09:58:06 GMT

hi all
Happy new year to you all full of love health happiness and successes welcome to all the new members and good luck to all your coming through project .
I am on my last 50 Darbukas of my own design so don't hesitate to contact me ,i really don't know when i will make more of them so soon they are going to be collector items.

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hagoelko@zahav.net.il
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Darbuka http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zl2ksyn1ZYY&mode=related
daf/toff http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWJnXRk0eh4
Zarb http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-8936400540957100435
Riq Daf Middle Eastern music & Fusion

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Lahadat by KBN

Nuria — Sun, 23 Dec 2007 20:09:25 GMT

Hi KBN,
you did a beautiful cd! I love it! It is musically great and so-o-o inspiring! so many things popped up in my mind that I have to learn if I want to dance to these pieces. Yesterday I had the perfect opportunity to listen to it, great quality hi-fi equipment, a large room all to myself and nobody interrupting me while listening to the beautiful music...
(Maybe you'd also integrate the violin which I love too, and the ney).
Wow United States for you have musicians and composers that can do beautiful, fresh arab music that is perfect for dancing!

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Carmine and Melissa coming to DC!

samirashuruk — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 14:27:45 GMT

It's official! Carmine and Melissa are coming to DC in January!
Workshops!
A FANTASTIC show!
Jalsah!

The show, Friday Jan 25th includes the incomparable Artemis Mourat in addition to Samira Shuruk, Shems, Madirah Nasreen, Kostana and more. It's at Taste of Morocco in Silver Spring, MD. $10 cover, $10 minimum. Doors open at 10pm. Show starts at 10:30.
More info here:
http://www.jalsah.org/sites/Jalsah/Locations/DC/

The workshops on Sat the 26th are to be held at Maryland Youth Ballet in Silver Spring, MD
Baby Beginner Doumbek by Carmine
Drummers and Dancers by Carmine and Samira
ME music and Rhythms for all instruments by Melissa
More info and registration via PayPal here:
http://www.jalsah.org/sites/Jalsah/Locations/DC/

Saturday night we're hosting a Jalsah! Time and location TBA.
http://www.jalsah.org/sites/Jalsah/Locations/DC/

More Jalsah info:
www.jalsah.org

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Sea of Dreams NYE - Win Free Tickets

Wayne — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:26:34 GMT

Got old Sea of Dreams Photos? What about Video? Want to win FREE TICKETS to this year's Sea of Dreams?

Sea of Dreams began on the eve of 2001... Somewhere out there in boxes, on old hard drives.. are scads, piles.. mountains of photos of you and your friends in various stages of delirium.

And what about that video you shot? No more putting it off! It's time to cut and paste!

We're announcing the SEA OF DREAMS MEDIA CONTEST! The best photo submitted and the best video submitted will each win a pair of tickets to Sea of Dreams "Metamorphoseas!"

Beginning Sunday, December 9, we'll be taking photo submissions on TRIBE @ http://tribes.tribe.net/seaofdreamers and on FACEBOOK @ http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=5882009078 - with the winner announced on Monday, December 17th.

And beginning Sunday, December 16, we'll be taking video submissions on FACEBOOK @ http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=5882009078 - with the winner announced on Monday, December 24th.

Come on! Mine the media gold, win the dreamy prize!

Thanks,

~ ANON & Wayne Hoy aka Mr. Contesto!

MrContesto@seaofdreamsnyecontest.com

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Marketing to musicians? help!!!

Ziah — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 22:20:40 GMT

I am cross posting this to Middle Eastern Musicians and the SCA ME Music Tribe too....

I am totally frustrated with the musician community in Atlanta, I just hosted Raquy and the Cavemen in a concert and workshop and not only did next to no musicians that I know show up at the show only one person came to the workshop. I am on lots of email lists and I know that a lot of the community leaders knew about the show but didn't bother to come or to recommend it to their groups. I am at a loss! Even at TribalCon when I have three entire days of music workshops the majority of the music class attendees are people from out of town. Is something just wrong with Atlanta or am I marketing it wrong? Raquy is amazing! Why would any musician not come to an amazing show like that? Why would anyone not come to her workshop? We had about 15 the first time she came through and got rave reviews and everyone asked for me to bring her back.

Help! I would love to get a more active Middle Eastern music community going and can even get them gigs if they get off their butts...what do I need to do?

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Hiya!

Halil — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 01:51:31 GMT

I just joined, and I wanted to say hi! My name is Halil, and I play and teach Darbuka: www.myspace.com/kongfoofingers

Thanks for starting this cool tribe!

Halil

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kanoun

Fri, 23 Nov 2007 02:25:34 GMT

Greetings

Trying to find someone who has a good quality kanoun, even used in good condition

Thanks

Sean

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Drum seminar in January

Thu, 22 Nov 2007 15:53:51 GMT

Tatika will be having her seminar in January faeturing beautiful dancers and great musicians.
I will be giving a drum seminar focusing on beginner level of drumming and clean technique

Go here to register:

http://mactavishmanor.com/sean1.txt

http://mactavishmanor.com/katia.txt

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singing teachers

Katrina — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 02:29:37 GMT

Does anyone know of any good middle-eastern singing teachers in Seattle and/or San Fransisco?

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Is Boukra Taaban (A Sha'bi song) okay for melaya?

Yeli — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 18:15:30 GMT

I am not searching for a full translation of this song but I am only asking if it's "intent" is appropriate.

This song is on the CD One NIght in Cairo I believe, the artist is Tabek Al Araby.
I recognize it as Sha'bi, but I am not able to locate the lyrics to determine if it appropriate for a Melaya choreography. It's extremely fun sounding and upbeat, but you know that can be deceiving!

I would greatly appreciate anyone's assistance!
Tahnks,
Yeli

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need questions for interview

Nuria — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 11:07:29 GMT

Hi,
I'll have the opportunity to do an interview with a lebanese oud player and singer. I'll try to publish it either in a German bellydance magazine or else in a magazine dedicated to the oriental world, a small one, for a mixed public.
What questions would interest you, or what would you think could be of general interest? I do have some ideas but some inspiration could be helpful.

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Nomadiqa Ethnic Fusion and Arabesque Beats

nomadiqa — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 18:07:04 GMT

Hi Folks,
We recently released our debut album. It's a mix of electronic and arabian styles. Just thinking it might be of interest to the folks in this tribe who like this kind of material.

There's four full tracks available to listen online.

http://www.myspace.com/nomadiqa
http://www.nomadiqa.com

Have a listen and see what you think.

Many thanks,

Nomadiqa

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Show and Paaaarty!! Birmingham UK 10 November

Donna — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 15:29:32 GMT

Hi Everyone

Latest news on the Tarab Show is that there are now more places available for the after-show party. The restaurant owner called us today to say that although all the original places were filled, he's putting the restaurant over to the Tarab cast and audience from 10pm onwards. He's so excited about the show that he's holding the fixed-price menu at the special price of £15 a head. What a guy!

And that's not all.............he's confirmed that there will be live bellydance at the restaurant for the party. The dancer was lovely on the night that we went to check the restaurant out. All this with lovely scrumptious Moroccan food.

So you get a fantastic show with live performance by Phil Thornton, amazing digital projections and the lovely Rashani World Fusion dancers and you get a fantastic meal with another show and a chance to dance the night away yourself.

What are you waiting for? Get booking before you miss your chance! It's no good complaining when all the tickets are gone !! www.pedralta.com
Or call the Box Office 01543 414597

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Balkan Music Workshop in NYC - cross post

kazuki_kozuru — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 03:55:49 GMT

in case you are interested and haven't contacted me. something seems to be wrong with list posting thing on tribe.

Balkan music workshops - now voice, too!

Sunday, October 28, 2007 12:00 PM
at Salsa International Studios
701 7th Avenue (entrance @NE corner, on 47th Street) 5th floor New York, NY

For info & pre-reg:
206-339-3833
www.thebalkanbrothers.com/institute.aspx

beginner dumbek with Kazuki 12:00 - 1:00pm $15 pre-reg / $20 @door
Balkan guitar technique with Brad Shepik 1:00 - 2:30pm $30/35
int/adv dumbek with Seido Salifoski 1:00 - 2:30pm $30/35
Balkan voice with Carol Freeman 1:00 - 2:30pm $30/35

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Recomendations Please

Kamaria — Sun, 07 Oct 2007 02:44:47 GMT

I've been dancing cabaret style for about a year. I had my first improv situation last week...boy was that uncomfortable. I've got some music from my teacher, but I'd like to get my hands on some more. I've been listening to the same cd over and over and over and over. I'd like to get my hands on some other stuff. Pop, to folkloric to whatever else there is to be found.

Any suggestions?

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my music-kobi hagoel

kobi — Sun, 16 Sep 2007 15:51:03 GMT

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Jillina song....

AradiaLV — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 07:57:36 GMT

.....I'm looking for the pop saidi piece she and the Sahlala dancers used in one of the IAMED awards video's. All I remember was they were in red costumes doing cane, and they finished with a zar number. The song was upbeat with a heavy beat, if anyone knows the song or artist it would be appreciated!!

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Does anyone know where I can find this song?

Angela — Sat, 29 Sep 2007 13:11:45 GMT

Hi everyone, i was watching this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5oiyNVjE2QU which has a remix version of the song "Alf Leyla We Leyla"....i had found a remix by Said Mrad, but i don't think that's it. i am looking for the remix with the vocals....anyone know what i'm referring to? Please help if you can...thanks!

Peace.

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Midnight Caravan Live Music and Dance Extravaganza!

elissa — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 20:12:48 GMT

Phoenix, Arizona October 6th-7th

Midnight Caravan – Souhail Kaspar Near East Ensemble with Guest Artists Naser Musa, Georges Lammam, and the fabulous Dahlena!

Get ready for some of the best live Middle Eastern music to hit the valley in ages! Souhail Kaspar Near East Ensemble will be in Phoenix on October 6th and 7th with a series of percussion, music, and dance workshops and a spectacular show with a stellar lineup. Guest artists include the multi-talented musicians Naser Musa and Georges Lammam, and the legendary dancer/insructor Dahlena. Come see live music that is sizzling, energizing, passionate and unforgettable! The band includes the mesmerizing vocal and instrumental stylings of Naser Musa and Georges Lammam with a rocking percussion section including master percussionist Souhail Kaspar, Majdi Kurd, Elissa, and Joe Borik. Special dance performances by Dahlena, Carrie Konyha, and some surprises!

Visit www.phoenixhafla.com to see Georges, Naser, Souhail and Majdi performing at Mendocino Music Camp with some other notable performers.

Doors open at 9:00 pm, Saturday October 6th. Come mingle, eat, dance, and enjoy the fantastic music! This is a concert and a party. Some food will be provided. Bring a potluck dish and you will be worshipped and adored!

Admission is $20 in advance/$25 at the door. Register early – the last hafla sold out!

Concert and workshops located at:

Metropolitan Arts Institute, 1700 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ on 7th Ave just north of McDowell.

For concert and workshop registration, visit: www.phoenixhafla.com

Workshop Schedule - October 6th and 7th

Workshops with Souhail:
Drum Solo for Dancers, all skill levels: Saturday 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. $45
Egyptian tabla (doumbek) fundamentals: Sunday 10:00 to 12:00 $40
Intermediate/advanced: Sunday 1:00 to 3:00 $40
Riqq (tambourine), all levels: Sunday 3:30 to 5:00 $35

Workshops with Naser:
Arabic Instrumental Ensemble: Saturday, October 6th, 10:00 to 12:00 $40

Workshops with Georges:
Arabic Singing: Saturday, October 6th, 12:30 to 2:30 $40

Workshops with Dahlena:
Egyptian Oriental Dance: Sunday, October 7th, 12:00 to 3:00 $60

Full class descriptions, package discounts, and contact information can be found here: www.phoenixhafla.com

Any questions, message me through Tribe or any of the contact info on the website.

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masmoudi khebir

Zafira — Sat, 01 Sep 2007 21:03:36 GMT

Hi,
I'm new to this tribe and trying to teach my dance students about middle eastern rhythms. Right now we're working on masmoudi khebir.
Other than "rhythm cds", does anyone have suggestions for songs that have masmoudi khebir as one of the rhythms?

Thanks for any help !

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Scales?

Nuria — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 09:05:56 GMT

Can you please look under this link: http://almashriq.hiof.no/egypt/700/780/umKoulthoum/Songs/
scroll down there is a chronological list of all of Oum Kalthoum's songs. I asked in the "Egyptian style"-tribe what was meant by mode and they said scales.
I wasn't sure did they look because under "mode" you find: Bayati, Jihar kah, Hijaz, Hijaz kar, Kurd, Nahawand, Shuri, Rast, Huzam, Shahnaz, Ushahaq, Mahur, Ajam, Nakriz, Saba, Rahit il-Arwah, Tarz jadid, Ajam 'Ushayran, Zinjran, Kirdan, 'Iraq, Nawa athir - are all of those scales?

The genre: I would be glad if someone could also explain this category to me. I know now that Taqtuqah means "love song" but there are also "monologue", "dawwr", "quasidah", "ugniyah"...

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Tribal Dance podcast - Flamenco interview

Moonfire — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 11:48:59 GMT

Hi

I have started a tribal dance podcast!

The first episode is about flamenco, we talk about its origins, the basics and some of the key movements that influence tribal.

Please come and listen!:

http://tribaldance.podomatic.com/

Let me know your suggestions! If you are the author of music and would like me to broadcast it please contact me!

Oh, I'm so excited, thanks

Maria, Luna de Fuego

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History of Middle Eastern Music

Marvin — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 22:37:27 GMT

I am a long time amateur drummer who's been playing for a local belly dancing group for the last couple of years. I'm enjoying the music and am spending a fair amount of time trying to develop the technique. But I'd like to learn more about the music. When I ask about "classical" middle eastern music, I usually hear about music in the 1930's or so (which is good). But I believe that there was an infusion of Middle Eastern Instruments to the West in the Middle Ages. I have come across recordings of Eastern music transcribed by western composers in the 1700s. What are the specific musical styles and how did they develop. How did the instruments develop. How did the specific melodic scales get started? etc., etc. Enough anyhow! Anybody have suggestions (or interest)?

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have music will travel

Canyella — Sun, 16 Sep 2007 11:11:49 GMT

Hey guys.. I've picked it up a bit this week due to some personal liberations! :) Not strictly ME, but its a fine line in some of the tracks...lots o'Balkan o'bit o'swing...all a bit crazy. Remeber you can subscribe with iTunes. Also, I love it when y'all communicate with me. Let me knowwhat you like.

http://canyella.podomatic.com

PS i am mulling over a West Coast tour next spring Cali-BC - so get in touch if you know of nights I could hook up with!

xxxx
Canyella

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Music played at bedside - inappropriate?

songflowermari — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 00:53:26 GMT

*cross-post from the Ethnomusictherapy tribe*

I learned something new, so now I need confirmation on it. One of my patient's family members told me the other day that in Middle Eastern cultures it is considered inappropriate to have music played at the bedside for one who is very sick and/or dying. She herself did not follow this belief, but was hesitant to have music for her father, who was dying, and would have to consult her brother on the issue. I never heard back from them.
So can anyone tell me, is this true? It would explain why so many of my Arabic, Middle Eastern, and Assyrian patients have often refused music while they are in the hospital.

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a song for a cane or stick dance please?

SamaraSanAntonio — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 12:15:30 GMT

Hi to all!
If anyone has a great song they would recommend for a stick/cane dance. I would appreciate it. Thank you!

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Mizmar or Ney

aliciadenison — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 12:08:40 GMT

Does anyone play the mizmar or ney? I'm trying to decide which I should learn to play. Which do people reckon is quicker to pick up?

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"Vintage" belly dance music podcast series

Rune — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 17:01:12 GMT

Hey all, I happened to find this yesterday and wanted to share with everyone:

http://radiobastet.libsyn.com/rss

It's got a fair amount of the cheesy "lounge" stuff, but it's also got plenty of the real thing. BTW, I'm loving the old-school fish-skin doumbek sound. :)

Enjoy!

Rune

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kanoun?

Lara — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 06:12:31 GMT

hey all- I'm interested in helping my mum find a kanoun-
but all I can find is strings for kanoun, not the instrument itself. Any leads?

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Ya Rab

rosana — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 14:00:33 GMT

Hi !! I am looking for translation of Marwan´s Khoury´s ans Carol´s S. song Ya Rab. I just love this song. Does anyone knows where i can get it? I found lyrics, but it´s only in arabic. Thank you.

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Looking for Khaleegy Music

Nicole — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 20:28:27 GMT

Can anyone recommend some CDs or artists? I'm looking to expand my music collection in this area, and would appreciate any help! I love gulf music, but my selection is woefully limited right now...

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house of Tarab live @ibdc

erik — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 07:11:17 GMT

here is a clip of our performance with Laura Rose at the IBDC

http://youtube.com/watch?v=tfmFP41tfRE

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new tribe for Mizmar and Zurna

David — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 15:14:18 GMT

I invite you to join a new tribe, tribes.tribe.net/mizmarzurna, for players and lovers of these loud but fun instruments.

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Learning Mizmar

Inara — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 22:07:31 GMT

Does anybody know of a book I can get for learning to play the mizmar? I tried searching online but keep comng up with one book that doesn't seem like it even is appropriate for mizmar.

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Souhail Kaspar Signature Drum

elissa — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 03:56:34 GMT

I just found out that Souhail has a new signature drum! (No, it's not the Remo Ergo....)

Souhail has just returned from Egypt where he was finishing the design of his new signature series drum line. These are professional quality drums made from genuine mother of pearl with a beautiful design and great sound. The first shipment arrives at the end of July and half of them have already been reserved.

Anyone interested in reserving a copy should contact Souhail: souhail_kaspar@yahoo.com

He is also here on Tribe:

people.tribe.net/10540376-...c19b90c309
posted by:

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hamza my god father

sami — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 01:51:11 GMT

no words can ever express my feelings now while I'm trying to write this , he was so great , uniqu, unforgetable. I write nubian music and hamza, ahamed mounib were showing me the light . I play tar too and I started playing after watching him in a tv show in egypt . he inspired me . now ,I lost my father . I recorded a song exprssing my feeling but I wish all of you will here it . it's from me sami abouzid to hamza . a man from egypt. romanticstar75@aol.com
romanticstarmusic.com

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I'm new here

Joey — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 16:27:19 GMT

Hi guys... My name is Joe.. I am new to this forum, tribe, whatever you want to call it. I am a singer from Detroit. I specialize in Chaldean, assyrian, Arabic, Turkish, and Kurdish Music. I am chaldean ( that is.. a christian from Iraq...we speak aramaic)...I am looking for a nice high quality but inexpensive zurna... I want to use it to sample the sound of the zurna onto my keyboards. Keyboards these days have a the capability to record sounds of an ethnic instrument and be able to the assign the sounds according to the keys on the keyboard. This way, I can play the zurna on the keyboard. There are not many zurna players here in michigan, so its hard to bring a zurna player to a wedding party or other occasion. I am an amateur zurna player, with not much experience, but i hope it won't be that dificult to learn.

Thanks for Reading

I am excited to hear your opinions in response to this subject.

God Bless

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Saidi

Nuria — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 09:35:32 GMT

I'm so in love with Saidi-music. The rythm just drags you out to dance. It's absolutely irresistible. I love the Mizmar, too. It also blends perfectly with pop.

Can you name a few beautiful Saidis to look out for? Whenever I ask, people don't know the names...

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Looking for a buzuq

Jerry — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 18:10:20 GMT

Does anyone have or no of a buzuq for sale? i have been scouring the web for months but to no avail! All I find are bouzoukis. Thanks.

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favorite music for specific audiences?

Yeli — Mon, 28 May 2007 03:53:07 GMT

Hello from Dallas!
I am looking for suggestions for music to perform to that is popular with specific audiences.
I am searching specifically for Persian, Turkish and Iraqi audiences.
For example, when I perform for an Egyptian audience I dance to some classics from artists like Farid el- Attrash and Oum Kalthoum or some pop favorites from Hakim.
However, for other audiences like Persian or Turkish parties, what do you suggest?
I also want to be sure that belly dancing to the suggested songs is appropriate. Thank you!!

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Latino-Arabic Fusion???

jasmynbellydance — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 01:42:48 GMT

Hey all! I am looking for some bellydance music with a strong Latino influence. Salsa, Rumba, Cha Cha, whatever... Can anyone by chance point me in the right direction???? THANKS!!! :-)

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I'm looking for a Drum

Nina_Nazir — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 01:02:24 GMT

A doumbeck or a dombeck to be more specific. I am a bellydancer and I am going on a retreat in a few months that requires me to bring a drum so I can learn the essiential rhythms. That being said, I am looking for something light and compact if possible because I have to fly to my destination. I am also on a budget. I am not looking to become a percussionist. I totally respect you and would rather honnor the music through dance than through my occational off beat playing.does any one have any suggestions?

Thank you Masters of the Music
Nina

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Number 1000 - greetings from new member

stephanie — Sat, 16 Jun 2007 22:27:35 GMT

Oooh - do I get a prize? I am here looking for ways to expand my musical knowledge - I have been dancing for almost three years but listening to ME music for much longer than that.

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Clever Drum Sayings

Chandani — Mon, 05 Feb 2007 19:21:22 GMT

Hello Everyone!

I need help coming up with clever or funny drum sayings for bumper stickers, buttons and t-shirts.

Any ideas?

So far I have "Drummers do it with Rhythm" but I think I want something related more to tablas.

Thanks for your help!

Joyfully,
Chandani

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Oud workshop with Ahmed Mukhtar, 8 July

Nihat — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 20:57:47 GMT

Oud Workshop with Ahmed Mukhtar
An unique opportunity to learn the Oud from a master Oud player

Fee £75 for 4 workshops, starting 8 July, further details at www.caravansary.org/workshops/

Ahmed Mukhtar was born 1969 in Baghdad and has played the Oud and Arabic percussion since 1979. He has worked with many folk music groups and musicians in Baghdad. He studied Oud and percussion with the masters Ganim Hadad and Jameel Jerjis and graduated from the Institute of Fine Arts in Baghdad. Ahmed has worked with Arabic orchestras and performed on TV with several Iraqi groups. He went on to study Oud and Western percussion at the High Institute of Music in Damascus. Later he studied at the London College of Music.
At SOAS - the School of Oriental and African Studies, he has obtained a master?s degree in performance, including Middle Eastern and Arabic music.
He is currently teaching Oud, percussion and Arabic music theory in many places in London, including SOAS ? University of London.

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Please check out our new myspace music page

Rune — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 04:33:23 GMT

It's got some samples of the tunes we'll be playing this season:

http://www.myspace.com/themijnoonensemble

It's not strictly middle-eastern, but we're heavily influenced by middle-eastern musical traditions.

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newbie here

Nuria — Thu, 24 May 2007 20:28:46 GMT

Hi,
I'm a bellydance student from Germany. I have some dance teachers and I squeeze the poor ones whenever I can for more information but I try to remain polite because they have many students...I need information on the music we are dancing to. Just anything, everything. For example: The song El hobbe kollo. Is this an old old song (sounds rather not so old, but it might be because I only know an instrumentation I'd say maybe from the seventies? - and there is no singing on it). Have there been composers that added great bellydance music or are they all profiting from the past or lets say the stuff that always has been there, maybe polishing it or remixing? I guess not, but have there been special periods and are there great songs from the seventies, eighties, that have become classics like for example the earlier "hits" from Abdel Halim Hafez?

I really like Mario Kirlis from Argentina (although sometimes the sound of his Roland-keyboard is still difficult for me, it reminds me too much of church-ceremonies) and I'm proud to say "German" Sayed Balaha (living in Berlin, of course no German "aborigine") as actual composers.

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Kosmos Music & Dance Camp, June 14th-17th...

Matthew — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 20:17:34 GMT

Check out the website:

www.kosmoscamp.com

The warm summer days at Kosmos Camp are filled with music and dance workshops. Dancers learn and perform on finished dance floors, with wall mirrors in the main lodge. Musicians enjoy instruction and practice opportunities in our open-air venues. Both dancers and musicians study with world-renowned professional teachers in a wide variety of styles from different cultures.
And all campers enjoy the luxuries of Saratoga Springs Resort, nestled just over 2 hours north of both San Francisco and Sacramento in 260 private acres of forest. Miles of hiking trails with breathtaking views of nearby Clearlake and access to natural mineral springs, surround a pair of lodges with both indoor sleeping accommodations and clean camp grounds, complete with a spacious pool and large jacuzzi. All meals are provided by our professional chef and feature a gourmet menu with an eclectic array of world cuisines and a full bar serving reasonably priced mixed drinks, beer, and wine after dinner. Evenings feature concerts and dance performances by students and staff in the immaculate Heart Lodge, and open-floor dancing with late-night jamming afterwards.

Ultimately, Kosmos is both a school of music and dance, as well as an unforgettable celebration among friends. It is a special getaway where people bond their passions and talents. We hope you join us and help create a unique community that we all can cherish in the years to come.

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hip Drop episode of my podcast

Canyella — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 19:57:39 GMT

40+ minutes of belly beats for you ...

http://canyella.podOmatic.com/

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FCBD General Skills Certification - Sept/07 - Toronto, Canada

audracleopatra — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 16:16:41 GMT

Carolena Nericcio and Megha Gavin teach ATS General Skills Certification workshop Sept 7 through 9th, 2007 in Toronto Canada.

Registration online or by phone
http://www.cleopatrasbazaar.com/product_info.php?cPath=53&products_id=1071
1.800.431.0418

The general skills intensive is a 15 hour course, usually taken at the FCBD studio, with Carolena teaching. With only 20 people in Toronto, you will have Carolena and Megha teaching and coaching. You will receive instruction in anatomy as it applies to dance, music theory, instruction in all FCBD steps and concepts, drills, critique and question and answer time.

In order to attend this workshop, you MUST have prior ATS knowledge either via class, workshop or FCBD instructional dvds. This is a must - not an option. Usually a dvd or in-person assessment is required in order to qualify for registration, but this has been waived for this event. Do not disappoint Carolena or Megha - be well prepared with the material. All volumes of FCBD dvds can be purchased through Cleopatra's Bazaar or directly from FCBD.

Once completed, you will receive a General Skills for ATS certificate. It should be noted that completing this certification does not qualify one to be an authorized ATS teacher.

Also included in the registration are gourmet catered vegetarian lunches each day, water and juice for all participants.

Please bring finger cymbals

Class schedule:
Fri-Sat-Sun
Registration & warm up 9:30-10 am
Class 10 am - 12:30 pm
Lunch 12:30 - 1:30 pm
Class 1:30 to 4 pm

There is no show for this event

Cost $730 CAD or $631.45 USD

Workshop registration is NON REFUNDABLE

http://www.cleopatrasbazaar.com
Online bellydance supplies and events

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Searching for Middle Eastern music artists to interview

Yeli — Wed, 23 May 2007 21:13:15 GMT

Hi my name is Yeli and I am belly dancer in Dallas.
I am also the editor of the North texas Middle Eastern Dance Association publication called Papyrus. I am doing an issue that will focus on the music that we dance too. I am searching for some musicians to interview or write an article about playing Middle Eastern music for belly dancers. Live music, recorded etc.
I would like to highlight some musicians or groups, bands, etc., in our next publication.
Would anyone be interested in working with me to either write an article (800-1000 words) or work with me through an interview to be written up in the magazine?

My topic is kind of broad and open right now. I currently have articles that focus on understanding (playing on the zills) the various Arabic rhythms, understanding the lyrics you are dancing to, choosing fusion music wisely and picking the right music for your audience.

I would be interested in sharing with our readers things like: how can belly dancers work with live musicians to put on the best show for the audience; how do live bands or musicians react to or feed off of dancers when they perform; or other things that musicians would like to share with belly dancers.

Writers would be spotlighted with a picture and by-line.

This publication reaches over 400 people in the North Texas (Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin) area.

My deadline for the publication is June 8th.
I would appreciate any assistance!
Thank you!
Yeli

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Sheikh Ahmed Barrayn

eylon — Wed, 16 May 2007 11:19:05 GMT

Hi. Downloaded somewhere somehow one track by this amazing Egyptian singer. I believe this is Sufi music but I have no more information. Anyone can enlighten me as to genre and similar artists?
Thanks!

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Interview and live studio performance with House of tarab

erik — Sat, 12 May 2007 18:55:48 GMT

Here is a link to a recent radio interview:
http://www.bcc.ctc.edu/kbcs/downloads/Live_Performances/20070426_House_of_Tarab.mp3
hope you all enjoy
cheers
erik

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Kan Zaman Ensemble

gorkem — Tue, 08 May 2007 00:16:09 GMT

Our upcoming concert:

May 26, 2007 at the Huntington Beach Library
For more info:
www.kanzaman.org

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new klezmer tribe

rachel_may — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 21:41:19 GMT

a discussion for all things klezmer. check it out: http://tribes.tribe.net/klez

*rachel

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House of Tarab video clip

erik — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 18:24:10 GMT

This short clip is from our cd release party 04.28.07

http://youtube.com/watch?v=8FURuKtRzEE
cheers
Erik
www.houseoftarab.com

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Ishtar plays in Deniz' Pittsburgh show in September!

Amethyst-of-Baya — Sun, 29 Apr 2007 17:52:06 GMT

Ishtar is Pittsburgh's classic bellydance music band!
They will play in a show hosted by me in Pittsburgh this September!

I'm bringing Deniz of Caravan Workshops to Pittsburgh, PA to teach a full day workshop (veil, floorwork, taqsim, and bellydancing while standing on top of glasses!!!) and perform in a show! The musical guests Ishtar will play Turkish songs! Also dancing will be me (Amethyst) and my troupe mates Shanti and Astarte!

Early bird registration has begun for the workshop:
http://healingartsbyamethyst.com/pittsburgh-bellydance-event.html

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Schweet 9/8 bizzness from Harem on youtube

Rune — Tue, 24 Apr 2007 04:37:34 GMT

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QrrNpkZBXU

I'm lovin' it...

Rune

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Kemenche

Jim — Tue, 24 Apr 2007 21:11:37 GMT

Need to find a source for a tutorial and/or music book for a Persian Kemenche I just purchased.

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Turkish Music and Dance Camp near Philly

melissaclarinetchick — Fri, 20 Apr 2007 05:16:38 GMT

http://www.folktours.com/campusa.html

Memorial Day weekend, outside Philly. Great music teachers.

Check it out.

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Just when you thought you had seen everything...

isfahani — Wed, 11 Apr 2007 04:29:23 GMT

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpN-fhKYmNI

It's stuff like this that keeps me going on in life, sometimes, you know?

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Kosmos Music & Dance Camp, June 14th-17th

Matthew — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 00:52:27 GMT

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Ajam maqam the same as Major C scale?

ignatius-tse — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 03:06:56 GMT

Can anyone confirm if the Ajam maqam scale is the same as the Major C scale of C D E F G A B C?

I had a lesson on a violin and that is what we did.

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Persian Music

monet — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 18:06:09 GMT

Anyone have any recomendations for Persian music?
I know we all know and love Azam Ali and all her projects, but I'm looking for some more dance-able material (more so than Niyaz even). Old or new. Even better if its on itunes.

Thanks!

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song samples online

erik — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 05:02:11 GMT

House of Tarab's cd is done there are sound bits of all the tracks on our site:
http://houseoftarab.com/Albums.asp
cheers
erik

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