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I am a professional violin/fiddle player. In 30 years of playing, I've explored many styles of music. My current passion is Arabic, Turkish and Armenian music;
I make my living by playing in Jazz groups and Country groups around New York City, across the country and internationally. But, I'm continuing to school myself in the oriental styles of playing and hope to make a niche for myself in the Oriental Music community. My current teachers/mentors are Rachid Halihal, Youssef Kassab and Souren Baronian. I play in Rachid Halihal's Layali el Andalus Ensemble www.layalielandalus.com and also do my own shows around New York City featuring the violin in small groups with a variety of Middle Eastern musicians.
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Souhail Kaspar and Rachid Halihal in Arizona March 31st-April 1st
Wed, March 21, 2007 - 11:58 AM
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Date & Time: Saturday, March 31, 2007 - Sunday, April 1, 2007 11:00 AM Master percussionist Souhail Kaspar will be back in the Phoenix area at the end of March for more percussion workshops and a Rhythm and Movement workshop for dancers, which will be taught with Bahia Sultan. Continued education for ongoing students, and a great introduction for new students. All levels welcome! Also, Moroccan musician Rachid Haliha... read more 
April 11 (Wednesday): Rachid Halihal and Layali el Andalus presented by Makor at 35 W. 67th St, NY, NY. 9pm to 11pm. $12 per person. Layali el Andalus echoes the Golden Age of Middle Eastern music when Arabic styles came to Andalusia and began to flourish. Rachid Halihal - Oud/Vocals, Brahim Fribgane – Dumbek, David Buchbut – Dumbek, Uri Sharlin – Accordion, Daphna Mor - Ney/Recorder, Bruno Bruzzese – Violin. Also featuring Belly Dancer – Bashira. Flier, info and online reservations at ...
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Wed, March 21, 2007 - 11:40 AM
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April 27 (Friday): Passions of Africa presented by Lafayette Grill, 54 Franklin St, NY, NY 10013. 8pm to Midnite. $12 door plus $15 minimum. Sounds of Taraab, with Haig Manoukian on Oud, opens the show with music from Zanzibar and East Africa including dance performances by Rujeko and Sigrid. Then Rachid Halihal with the Layali el Andalus Ensemble takes the stage for a set of Andalusian music and singing from Morocco and North Africa. Flier, info and online reservations at www.layaliel...
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Wed, March 21, 2007 - 11:35 AM
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I'm looking forward to seeing my friends in Phoenix again on March 31st at the workshops and hafla with Rachid Halihal and Souhail Kasper. I'll be going to the Heartland Seminar on Arabic Music in Racine, Wisconsin the previous week and flying straight from there to Phoenix for the hafla. So, I'll be charged up and ready to play my butt off.
Sat, January 27, 2007 - 2:06 AM
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When Rachid was in New York in November our concerts were so much fun. Wanted to let you know about the upcoming show.
Fri, December 22, 2006 - 11:12 AM
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Here are the details on the big concert at Makor next month - hope you can make it. Makor is a prestigious venue for world music in New York City, with a nice stage, great sound, good food and drinks. Get tickets early! This going to be a magical line up with 3 percussionists including our great Moroccan drummer Brahim, wonderful singer and oudist Rachid Halihal and t... read more
My Tribes
"CYRCLE" The Drummers Groove,
"The Violet Wing",
**Tribe Marrakech & Elevation BD Fest**,
*Arizona Bellydancers UNcensored,
Ankestamen's Belly Dance in AZ,
Arizona Belly Dance Lessons/Workshops,
Arizona Belly Dancers,
Daughters of the Desert,
Domba!,
Estrella War,
Levant Al Sonora,
Middle Eastern Music,
Middle Eastern Music & Dance Camp,
Midnight Debke,
Phoenix Doumbek Society,
Radio Bastet - Vintage Belly Dance Music,
Reason,
SCA Middle Eastern Musicians,
Storitela,
Traveler,
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