by admin | Sep 27, 2014 | Event Calendar, Past Events, Zawaya
Zawaya and Aswat invite you to join us on Sunday, November 16, for an interactive musical event and concert directed by virtuoso violinist, multi-instrumentalist and singer, Younes el Makboul. Learn to sing, play Arab percussion instruments, and participate in Arab...
by admin | Sep 27, 2014 | Event Calendar, Past Events, Zawaya
Zawaya and the Aswat Ensemble invite you to experience the enchanting rhythms and melodies of contemporary Khaliji music, the rich and mesmerizing musical style native to eastern Arabia. Acclaimed oud master and veteran Aswat conductor Omar Abbad will direct the Bay...
by admin | Sep 26, 2012 | Event Calendar
Workshop Code: Y5 Workshop Title: Christmas Carols from the Arab World This workshop introduces students to Christmas carols from the Arab World that consist of Arabic texts adapted to Western melodies. Children will learn to sing Christmas carols in Arabic adapted...
by admin | Sep 26, 2012 | Event Calendar
Workshop Code: Y4 Workshop Title: Henna Style: Temporary Tattoos for Kids! This workshop is for children ages 8-16 who are interested in exploring Near Eastern culture and design. Kids will be shown a short slideshow of different styles of henna. From Morocco to...
by admin | Sep 26, 2012 | Event Calendar
Workshop Code: Y3 Workshop Title: Intro to Middle Eastern Percussion This workshop will allow kids to learn basic sounds and techniques used for playing drums in the Arab style. We will work together on a few fun rhythms used in popular and folk dance music of the...
by admin | Sep 26, 2012 | Event Calendar
Workshop Code: Y2 Workshop Title: Mosaic Tiling and the Concept of Reflection This workshop will focus on two aspects of Islamic art: One being the technical aspect of mosaic tiling, and the other the important concept of reflection. Students will learn some of the...
