February 5 (Friday): The Sounds of Taraab: Song & Dance of Zanzibar at Barbès, 376 9th St. in Park Slope, Brooklyn at 8:00 PM. Alsarah, vocals; Ismail Butera, accordion & vocals; Haig Manoukian, oud; Michael Hess, violin & nai flute; Tiye Giraud, shekere, pandero & vocals; Rami El Aasser, doumbek & frame drum; dance by Olga El
Cost: $10.00 music donation (call Barbès at 347-422-0248 re any minimum).
For reservations: 347-422-0248.
For more information e-mail Ismail at accorditunes@yahoo.com.
"... groove to vintage music from Africa's eastern coastal cities ...Zanzibar, Mombasa, and Dar Es Salaam. If you enjoy Arabic, Indian and African music, then you would certainly love this spicy blend known as taraab. Delightful melodies, mystical improvisational taqsims, and a pulsating, driving beat that makes you want to move!"
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