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Ismail

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I'm learning Swahili.
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Raqs Al Zanzibari...Sounds of Taraab! ( events » live music ) The Sounds of Taraab, New York's newest, hottest Middle Eastern/African crossover group, brings their Swahili sound to Harlem this Friday!

If you dig Arabic modes, Indian melodic subtleties, and driving African beats, then check out The Sounds ... read more
event starts Friday, May 2, 2008 - 9:00 PM
Zanzibar Taraab @ The Shrine! ( events » live music ) The Sounds of Taraab will bring their East African performance to the Shrine on May 2nd.

Come on up to Harlem's #1 African/World Music club and check out New York's #1 taraab ensemble, presenting the music and dance of Africa's eastern coast.
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event starts Friday, May 2, 2008 - 9:00 PM
Sounds of Taraab in Concert @ Alwan ( events » live music ) The Sounds of Taraab, New York's own East African taraab orchestra, will be at Alwan for the Arts this coming Saturday night at 9 PM.

There will be great lyrical Swahili songs, other worldly taqsims [solo improvs] and some really great dancing.... read more
event starts Saturday, April 12, 2008 - 9:00 PM
Check out this review for Sounds of Taraab! ( local favorites » bands / djs / musicians ) The Sounds of Taraab torn the house down at their April 4th show at Barb... read more
listing posted Mon, April 7, 2008 - 8:20 PM
Sounds of Taraab Gets Written Up...Read about it! ( events » nightlife ) Friday night's smashing performance at Barbes by The Sounds of Taraab was reviewed in the art/culture online blog known as "Lucid Culture".

Read all about it!
These folks really dig the group's performance. Kudos to Barbes, too, for their poli... read more
event starts Tuesday, April 8, 2008 - 1:00 AM
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The well known New York based Balkan brass band "Zlatne Uste" [South Slavic for Golden Lips] has been hosting a music event every year for some time now.

This event, known as the Golden Fest, has featured groups and ensembles performing music from predominantly the Balkans and Eastern Europe, but have been expanding their range every year to include other traditions as well, such as Middle Eastern, Scandinavian, ect. All kinds of folk and popular music is represented.

Now, in 2008, the ... read more
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