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Mid East Meets Rock – Raquy and the Cavemen(NYC)
With special guests Ritim Egzotik(PDX) and dancers Kristnh and Henna
Wednesday, September 14th – $8 – $12 Sliding Scale
Show at 8 – Doors at 7:30 – 21 + over
Fez Ballroom – 316 SW11th – Portland, OR
Info 503.446.9555 – info@dhavir.com
Progressive Middle-Eastern sensation Raquy and the Cavemen are a duo of virtuoso multi-instrumentalists who bring hard rock energy to the mystical rhythms of the Middle East. Their mind-blowing and moving show, featuring a variety of exotic instruments with Tuvan throat singing, allows the listener to experience Raquy’s passion for the musical cultures of The Middle East, fused with Liron Peled’s hard rock background, to leave them transported, uplifted and full of joy.
Openers Ritim Egzotik are a modern Middle Eastern Quintet from Portland. They will deliver classic, swanky and rockin’ bellydance tunes in the company of two of their favorite dancers, Kristnh and Henna who will provide Greek and Arabic dance sets.
Artists on the web:
Raquy and the Cavemen: www.raquyandthecavemen.com
Ritim Egzotik: www.ritimegzotik.com
Kristnh: www.kristnhturkishstyle.com/
Henna: www.hennadances.com/
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September 25th, Sunday – Raq the Casbah with Ritim Egzotik
Dancers for the evening:
~ Sedona of Belly Dance Soul Fire: http://www.sedonaraks.com/
~ Suzanna from Seattle: http://www.planetsuzanna.com/
~ Samira Harab: http://www.youtube.com/user/samiraharabellydance
~ Nagasita: http://www.nagasitadance.wordpress.com/
Live music by Ritim Egzotik: www.ritimegzotik.com
Monthly Belly Dance Revue starring top regional dancers coupled with exceptional live music. Performing a wide blend of Turkish and Arabic based performance arts, your fabulous hosts Ritim Egzotik(the band) and Belly Dance Soul Fire bring something for everyone with modern, retro and traditional styles.
‘Raq the Casbah’ face book:
https://://www.facebook.com/pages/Raq-the-Casbah-at-the-Hawthorne-Theatre-Lounge-3rd-Sundays/203886222980046#!/event.php?eid=252529911437223
Details:
Hawthorne Theatre Lounge – 1507 SE 39th Ave., Portland, OR – 503-233-7100
8pm – Doors at 7 – $8 – Over 21 only
Contact:
David Reihs – info@dhavir.com – 503-960-2032
Hosts:
Ritim Egzotik: http://www.RitimEgzotik.com
Belly Dance Soulfire: http://www.bellydancesoulfire.com
Venue:
Hawthorne Theatre Lounge: http://www.hawthornetheater.com
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SAVE THE DATE
October 16th, Sunday – Raq the Casbah SPECIAL EDITION
Look at this tremendous line-up with many out-of-town performers!
Turkish and Arabic music by Ritim Egzotik with the Amazing Faisal Zedan(SF) on percussion…
plus guest vocalist Leigh Ann Harrod(Eugene) performing a Classic Turkish Rock set with us!
With special guest dancers:
~ Mariyah from NYC: http://www.easterndancer.com/
~ Elena Villa from Eugene: http://www.elenavilladanza.net/Elena_Villa_Dance/Welcome.html
~ Katie from Eugene: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=90138616154#!/video/video.php?v=1822286160834
~ Fanina: http://www.faninabellydancer.com/
~ ????? of Australia!!
Percussionist Faisal Zedan: http://www.faisalzedan.com
Leigh Ann Harrod: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19FfvIxLzlQ&feature=player_embedded
Venue and More info Soon!
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Healing Sounds of Ancient Turkey
A NIGHT OF TURKISH SUFI MYSTIC MUSIC, POETRY AND IMAGES
Where: Oregon Buddhist Temple – 3720 SE 34th Ave
When: Saturday, November 12th, 7 pm
Tickets: $12 adults, $6 children 6 – 12
Info: email: jerry@al-arwah.com phone: 503-502-8227
Turkish Mystic Sufi musician Latif Bolat will present music, poetry, Sufi mystic stories
Latif Bolat plays Turkish Folk Music and devotional Sufi songs which are called Ilahi and Nefes, from the Anatolian peninsula. The lyrics of Ilahis or Nefeses are taken largely from the great mystic poets Yunus Emre, Niyazi Misri and many other ancient troubadours of Turkey. The program also includes sacred ballads composed by Latif Bolat. Throughout the program, devotional poetry will be recited from 13th Century Sufi poets Yunus Emre and Rumi, and images of Turkish people and scenery will be reflected on a screen.
One of the most well-known Turkish musicians in the US, Bolat possesses a vast repertoire, ranging from Sufi devotional songs and Turkish Folk music to classical pieces. His mesmerizing performances draw on ancient texts and employ traditional instrumentation such as the baglama (long necked lute), and he is often accompanied by other Turkish traditional instruments such as oud, bendir and ney flute. Now residing in New Mexico and Turkey, Mr.Bolat has presented his music all across America, Canada, India, Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia, Singapore, Bulgaria, Turkey, Philippines, England and many other international locations. In addition to his Carnegie Hall concerts and lectures, he has recorded 4 very successful CDs, made many TV and radio appearances and composed music for the PBS Documentary “Mohammed: Legacy of a Prophet” and George Lucas’s TV series “Young Indiana Jones”. He is also the co-author of a Turkish Sufi poetry book titled “Quarreling with God” which is published by White Cloud Books (Oregon, 2008)
LATIF BOLAT – http://www.latifbolat.com
Latif Bolat is a native of the Turkish Mediterranean town of Mersin. After receiving his degree in folklore and music at Gazi University in Ankara, Turkey, he taught traditional music throughout the country. He then went on to manage Ankara Halk Tiyatrosu, a musical theater company, which performed traditional musical plays. Mr.Bolat also received further degrees in Turkish History and Middle East Religion and Politics from Ankara University and an MBA from San Francisco State University.
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