Angelena dances at the MIddle Eastern Treasures concert presented by Mary Ellen Donald on April 25, 2010, in Oakland, California. Music includes folkloric piece with mizmar and rebaba, sensuous nay improvisation (taqseem), and sizzling drums.
Contact Mary Ellen Donald at (510) 654-DRUM or go to www.maryellendonald.com
The musicians:
Hector Bezanis -- mizmar (double-reeded woodwind) and nay (cane flute)
Sarah Michael -- rebaba (folk fiddle)
Plus percussion ensemble with doumbecs, tambourines, and mazhar (giant tambourine)
I love it. So unique and creative.
The costume is wonderful.
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