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The purpose of this salon is to get musicians together to play and rehearse music mainly from the Middle East, North Africa, and the Balkans. Everyone, no matter your musical level, is encouraged to attend these salons – drummers, melody players, dancers aka zill players!

Everyone is encouraged to bring both sheet music and songs to the salon for us to play. You do not have to read music to be here, nor do you have to have any experience in music to participate. We would like to be able to foster a community of people wanting to learn music and be able to play at haflas and events. Please bring stools and music stands if you need one.

Please e-mail Majida at majida.anwar@gmail.com for details

Date and Time: Sundays: 8/30, 9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/18, 10,25, 11/1, 11/22, 12/6, 12/13 4:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Cost: I ask everyone bring a donation of $5 cash for rehearsal space for each rehearsal.

Place: We will meet at Awalim’s rehearsal space in the Virginia Highlands 1031 Reeder Circle Atlanta, GA (house is up the hill, rehearsal in the garage studio)

Please contact Majida at majida.anwar@gmail.com for questions

The purpose of this salon is to get musicians together to play and rehearse music mainly from the Middle East, North Africa, and the Balkans. Everyone, no matter your musical level, is encouraged to attend these salons – drummers, melody players, dancers aka zill players!

Everyone is encouraged to bring both sheet music and songs to the salon for us to play. You do not have to read music to be here, nor do you have to have any experience in music to participate. We would like to be able to foster a community of people wanting to learn music and be able to play at haflas and events. Please bring stools and music stands if you need one.

Please e-mail Majida at majida.anwar@gmail.com for details

Date and Time: Sundays: 8/30, 9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/18, 10,25, 11/1, 11/22, 12/6, 12/13 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Cost: I ask everyone bring a donation of $5 cash for rehearsal space for each rehearsal.

Place: We will meet at Awalim’s rehearsal space in the Virginia Highlands 1031 Reeder Circle Atlanta, GA (house is up the hill, rehearsal in the garage studio)

Please contact Majida at majida.anwar@gmail.com for questions

Hey guys!

So I will be bringing Darbuka Dave to Atlanta for a mini-workshop on Saturday, September 26th. Here's the info:

What: Drumming for Dancers and Non-Dancers 101;

Darbuka Dave of Huntsville, Alabama's Lumani will be conducting a 2 hour workshop on the basics of playing the doumbek. This class is perfect for anyone who wants to learn how to play the Middle Eastern tabla, a.k.a. doumbek in the classical Arabic style. Baby beginners and players of all levels are encouraged to attend the workshop to work on their technique.

When: Saturday, September 26th 3PM - 5PM
Where: Awalim Rehearsal Space - 1031 Reeder Circle, Atlanta, GA (Please bring your own chair or floor pillow to sit on, parking is limited, carpooling is recommended)
Cost: $20 for the 2-hour session

Also join us on Sunday for our music salon, same time, same place. Dave will also be there rockin' out the percussion section.

Shimmy on,
Majda

We will be focusing on the song Uska Dara. Most of us may know this Turkish classic from Eartha Kit’s rendition. I will have sheet music and lyrics. I’d also like to review and rehearse our past pieces: Garoon Garoon, Ah Ya Zein, and Lamma Bada.