Dear Friends,
The 8th Middle Eastern Gala is 1 day away, and we are really looking forward to it! Here are some more details about the event.
See you there!
Dena El Saffar,
Salaam
Press Release:
The 8th Annual Middle Eastern Gala hosted by Salaam takes place at 7:00 pm onSaturday, October 27th at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater in downtown Bloomington, IN. The Middle Eastern Gala is a celebration of the Middle Eastern performing arts: Music, Song, Dance, and of course, Food! It is a time for Bloomington to celebrate its unique mix of worldliness, respect for cultural diversity, and vision for a peaceful world. Salaam is the Arabic word for Peace, and several selections in this year's Gala will deliver the message: "Salaam". Though not an official part of "Be Peaceful Bloomington", which is the theme for the month of October, the timing is serendipitous; what a perfect way to end a week spent with the Dalai Lama!
Salaam was founded in 1993 with the mission of presenting beautiful renditions of Middle Eastern Classics as well as innovative musical ideas. Salaam www.salaamband.com specializes in being diverse in Time and Place: the repertoire spans the ancient and the modern, Classical and Folk music, and comes from Egypt, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Turkey, and more. The show on the 27th of October will include a Syrian Muwashah, Ottoman Court Music, Dance music from Palestine, Jordan and Lebanon, Iraqi Maqam, songs by 'Abdel Halim Hafez, Fairuz, and original compositions by Dena El Saffar and Hakan Toker*!
Although Salaam is based in Bloomington, the majority of their performances take place in other parts of the country. Salaam likes to create a big show for Bloomington "because we love our hometown", says bandleader Dena El Saffar. "To make it extra special, we always invite guest singers and dancers. " This year, Amir ElSaffar and Gaida Hinnawi, both from New York City, will be the featured vocalists. Amir, www.myspace.com/amirelsaffar Dena's brother, specializes in Iraqi music and has a new release on Pi Recordings label entitled Two Rivers. He has caught the attention of such publications as the New York Times, BBC world News, and has performed in Latin America, Europe and the Middle East as well as in the U.S. Gaida, www.myspace.com/gaidamusic a native of Damascus, Syria is one of the leading Arab female vocalists on the scene in North America. She specializes in Mawwal (vocal improvisation) and the music of Fairouz and Sabah Fakhri.
This year three Raqs Sharqi dancers will be featured: Katya Faris of Bloomington, www.myspace.com/katyafaris who has hosted several Middle Eastern Dance events in Bloomington, is in demand all over the country, and is an aspiring scholar in the field of Ethnomusicology here at IUB; and Alexandria, www.myspace.com/alexandriabellydancer, one of the top-call raqs sharqi performers in the Chicago area. Originally from Detroit, she has performed in Lebanon, United Arab Emirates, and other countries.
This Feast for the Senses also includes Middle Eastern food available for purchase in the lobby. The food will be prepared by Tenth Street International Market and Café et Crepe. The doors will open at 6:00 pm, an hour before show time, so come early and bring your appetite!
*It should be noted that band member Hakan Toker will be missed at the Gala, as he is serving mandatory time in the Turkish military. We wish him luck and safety!
Who: Salaam
What: 8th Middle Eastern Gala
When: Saturday, October 27th 7:00 pm, doors open at 6:00 pm
Where: Buskirk-Chumley Theater
Why: To Celebrate the Arts of the Middle East
How Much: $20/$16 in advance; seniors, students and youth: $15/$12 in advance
Tickets can be purchased in advance at The Sunrise Box Office (114 E. Kirkwood), by phone: 323-3020, or online at www.BloomingtonArts.info
The 8th Middle Eastern Gala is 1 day away, and we are really looking forward to it! Here are some more details about the event.
See you there!
Dena El Saffar,
Salaam
Press Release:
The 8th Annual Middle Eastern Gala hosted by Salaam takes place at 7:00 pm onSaturday, October 27th at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater in downtown Bloomington, IN. The Middle Eastern Gala is a celebration of the Middle Eastern performing arts: Music, Song, Dance, and of course, Food! It is a time for Bloomington to celebrate its unique mix of worldliness, respect for cultural diversity, and vision for a peaceful world. Salaam is the Arabic word for Peace, and several selections in this year's Gala will deliver the message: "Salaam". Though not an official part of "Be Peaceful Bloomington", which is the theme for the month of October, the timing is serendipitous; what a perfect way to end a week spent with the Dalai Lama!
Salaam was founded in 1993 with the mission of presenting beautiful renditions of Middle Eastern Classics as well as innovative musical ideas. Salaam www.salaamband.com specializes in being diverse in Time and Place: the repertoire spans the ancient and the modern, Classical and Folk music, and comes from Egypt, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Turkey, and more. The show on the 27th of October will include a Syrian Muwashah, Ottoman Court Music, Dance music from Palestine, Jordan and Lebanon, Iraqi Maqam, songs by 'Abdel Halim Hafez, Fairuz, and original compositions by Dena El Saffar and Hakan Toker*!
Although Salaam is based in Bloomington, the majority of their performances take place in other parts of the country. Salaam likes to create a big show for Bloomington "because we love our hometown", says bandleader Dena El Saffar. "To make it extra special, we always invite guest singers and dancers. " This year, Amir ElSaffar and Gaida Hinnawi, both from New York City, will be the featured vocalists. Amir, www.myspace.com/amirelsaffar Dena's brother, specializes in Iraqi music and has a new release on Pi Recordings label entitled Two Rivers. He has caught the attention of such publications as the New York Times, BBC world News, and has performed in Latin America, Europe and the Middle East as well as in the U.S. Gaida, www.myspace.com/gaidamusic a native of Damascus, Syria is one of the leading Arab female vocalists on the scene in North America. She specializes in Mawwal (vocal improvisation) and the music of Fairouz and Sabah Fakhri.
This year three Raqs Sharqi dancers will be featured: Katya Faris of Bloomington, www.myspace.com/katyafaris who has hosted several Middle Eastern Dance events in Bloomington, is in demand all over the country, and is an aspiring scholar in the field of Ethnomusicology here at IUB; and Alexandria, www.myspace.com/alexandriabellydancer, one of the top-call raqs sharqi performers in the Chicago area. Originally from Detroit, she has performed in Lebanon, United Arab Emirates, and other countries.
This Feast for the Senses also includes Middle Eastern food available for purchase in the lobby. The food will be prepared by Tenth Street International Market and Café et Crepe. The doors will open at 6:00 pm, an hour before show time, so come early and bring your appetite!
*It should be noted that band member Hakan Toker will be missed at the Gala, as he is serving mandatory time in the Turkish military. We wish him luck and safety!
Who: Salaam
What: 8th Middle Eastern Gala
When: Saturday, October 27th 7:00 pm, doors open at 6:00 pm
Where: Buskirk-Chumley Theater
Why: To Celebrate the Arts of the Middle East
How Much: $20/$16 in advance; seniors, students and youth: $15/$12 in advance
Tickets can be purchased in advance at The Sunrise Box Office (114 E. Kirkwood), by phone: 323-3020, or online at www.BloomingtonArts.info
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