Al-Arwah
was formed in September of 2005 and is based in Portland,
Oregon. We are devoted to the music of the Middle East, North
Africa,
Turkey, Persia (Iran), and Armenia. Al-Arwah includes Jennifer
Foley,
Jerry Fugate, Geoff George, Chris Jacobson, Sean Molloy, Doug
Shafer
and Marlene Trigg.
We play a variety of percussion and melody instruments, Jennifer
is a
talented multi-instrumentalist who plays hammered dulcimer, harp
and
oud. Jerry plays percussion and baglama saz. Chris and Sean play
percussion. Doug plays percussion, oud and guitar. Geoff plays
keyboards and guitar and Marlene plays the violin.
We strive for a clean, acoustic and essentially authentic sound.
We
also are committed to being very "dancer friendly". We'd better
be, Marlene
is a dancer and two of us are married to dancers!
If you have any questions or would like a demo CD or mp3 clip
please
contact us at
al-arwah@al-arwah.com or telephone 503-502-8227.
Visit our web site at
http://www.al-arwah.com.
Brothers of the Baladi
House of Tarab
The House of Tarab is Seattle 's only all acoustic Arabic
Music Ensemble. In the House you will hear classical and
traditional music from the Arabic world and see some of the
finest Dancers in the Northwest and Beyond!
Stephen Elaimy on Oud, David McGrath on Ney, Sallah Ali LKC
on Violin, Jane Hall on Riqq and Erik Brown on Tabla.
Welcome to the House!
www.houseoftarab.comI am offering free drum lessons to anyone interested. There is a catch. I will not travel outside of Bellingham to teach, and you have to catch me when you can. If anyone is interested call me at 360-305-8655. Call me either the day before you wish a lesson, or no more than four days in advance. For those serious enough to deal with my personal schedule, you will learn 12 rhythms, understand proper technique, and will be ready for advanced training in the future. I am not fond of group lessons, so I offer private lessons only. I will also share information between students, so that everyone can gather to practice drumming and jam when they have time.
Lara Triback
If you...
*Have never touched a drum before but always wanted to
try
*Have had some handdrumming experience, Middle Eastern
or otherwise
*Are a bellydancer who wants to understand Middle
Eastern rhythms
This class is for YOU!
Details:
Tuesday nights from 7-8pm
Euphoria Studios
1235 SE Division
Portland , OR
Cost: $60 for six weeks or $12 to drop in
*Drums available for loan or purchase* - contact me
prior to class
Topics covered:
*Fundamental Technique
*Rhythms played in Bellydance
*Intro to the Drum Solo
This is the class I always wished had been offered while
I was studying bellydancing. It is guaranteed to bring a
dancer to the next level by internalizing the rhythms on
the drum.
My extensive work in teaching music to children and
training in Dalcroze Eurhythmics has helped me create a
system where I teach the rhythms through movement. I
have also developed a series of charts for each rhythm,
reducing each rhythm to its essential component and
building upon it, so that I can challenge each drummer
to learn at his/her own pace.
For information about upcoming events, check out
http://myspace/laratriback
Mid East Rhythm Circle, Olympia, WA -
Rhythm circle meets at MAS UDA Studio in Lacey, WA
1st Sunday of each month - 4:30-6:00, May 7, June 4, July 2 (we'll
decidee
later if we want to meet over this weekend - 4th of July!), etc. Join
us after rhythm circle when we head down to the Great Cuisine of India to
have fabulous food and watch the featured dancer.
Rhythm circle is Free - donations accepted to the troupe.
BBring drums, tambourines, zills and a spirit of fun, whether you want
to play or just listen! Fun for dancers AND musicians. For directions or
more information, contact Kashani via
www.mas-uda.com or 360-459-3694
Portland Community Orchestra
Thursday at 7pm at Oregon Buddhist Temple near SE 34th and
Powell
Contact Jerry for more info:
jerryfugate@earthlink.net
Advanced to beginning instrumentalists and vocalists are
wanted to round out a community group. Let's have some fun
in a relaxed setting making the music we love. Come and
share your knowledge and enthusiasm. All instruments are
welcome, we'll work with what we've got! Maybe even some
performances at local festivals and such.
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