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David

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last updated 04/05/09
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My Events

H.O.T Cd Release Party (events » live music) Saturday, October 18, 2008 - 8:00 PM Columbia City Theater
Dancing with Delilah and Suzanna
8:00 to 11pm H.O.T Raqs the House
11pm to Close After Party with Dj Muad'deep

Tickets available @ brownpapertickets.com
House of Tarab performing @ The Crossroads Cultural Festival (events » live music) Saturday, November 8, 2008 - 7:30 PM 22 RSVPs The Ethnic Heritage Council and Crossroads Shopping Center will present the Eighteenth Annual Cultural Crossroads Festival, November 8-9, at Crossroads Bellevue, located at NE 8th Street and 156th Avenue N.E. in Bellevue. The festival will feature some of the area’s best ethnic entertainment on two stages, an international bazaar, and exhibits. Admission is free.

H.O.T. performs Saturday Nov. 8th 7:30-10:00
Crossroads Shopping Center (that's right... the mall)

So come check out some great Arabic music & get a start on your holiday shopping at the same time!
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My Bio

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I am the Nayati (Nay player) for the Seattle based Traditional Arabic Music Ensemble - House of Tarab. Visit our website houseoftarab.com.

The group consists of 6 members: Stephen Elaimy (oud), David McGrath (nay, mizmar), Sallah Ali (violin), Andy Zadrozny(bass), Erik Brown (tablah), & Jane Hall (riqq). This type of ensemble is called a 'Tahkt' in the Arab world. The word Tarab refers to the state of ectasy one experiences while either listening to or performing music. We are all close friends and are very dedicated to studying this art & often feel a sense of Tarab during our performances.
I teach the nay & mizmar to students here in Seattle. Our ensemble performs mostly in the NW but occasionally travels nationally & internationally.
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Re: oiling (in Ney) No, do not use olive oil, it can go rancid. You want a more stable oil like almond oil. Try going to a store that has supplies for massage therapists. They tend to have oil in bulk for a cheaper price. If you can afford it, get a dram of rose oil ... read more
discussion post on Sat, November 21, 2009 - 10:55 AM
Re: New to the Cumbus (xposted) (in Arabic Musicians) Hi Jenn,

My friend David in Istanbul sent my bandmate a cumbus and he was very happy with it.
David's tribe link people.tribe.net/daudude

Good luck.
discussion post on Fri, November 6, 2009 - 3:54 PM
Re: Need advice, just bought new zurna (in Mizmar and Zurna Players) My guess is that you have a La zurna, but that the kamish (reed and post) are not sitting right. Sounds like it's 1/2 step flat. Doesnt mean there's anything wrong with the zurna, most likely the reed. 90% of playing this instrument is getting the... read more
discussion post on Mon, November 2, 2009 - 5:06 PM
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