Quick Notice:Cassandra's Renaissance Festival performances will be at
either 1:30 or 3:30 both Saturday and Sunday, August 16 - 17, 2008. For
more information visit www.renaissancefest.com.

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Oasis Dance Camps 2008 – 2009

Truly a dancer's oasis!

www.oasisdancecamp.com



Oasis Dance Camp features internationally acclaimed dance artist,
Cassandra, artistic director of Jawaahir Dance Company, Minneapolis, and
special guest artist Habiba of Philadelphia. Dancers of all levels —
beginner through professional — will enjoy four days of dance
classes and camaraderie.Cassandra's technique and choreography
classes along with Habiba's classes in Tunisian dances will elevate
your dance to a new level! Additional activities include: Henna party,
Video night, drum classes, participant show, fashion show, and impromptu
skits, all combine into four days that will leave you inspired and
invigorated.



New in 2008: Dance Camp - No Experience Necessary

So you want to come to Oasis but you're just starting out in the
dance, or you've always wanted to learn but you haven't gotten
to that first class yet, or your best friend has always wanted to try it
since you love it so much, here is the opportunity to meet each of those
needs!

Beginning with this camp season Oasis will offer Learn the Basics
classes for the beginning student! These classes will be taught by
Zulaika (Patricia Auch), formerly of Minneapolis, who will lead this
group through four days of personalized basic training in the Oriental
Dance including a short choreographed dance. You may arrive a newbie but
you'll leave dancing!





North: September 10-14, 2008: Traverse City, Michigan

West: October 8-12, 2008: Vashon Island, Washington

Morocco: November 3-18, 2008: Marrakech, Morocco

South: January 21-25, 2009: Jekyll Island, Georgia



September 10-14, 2008 Oasis Dance Camp North, Traverse City, Michigan,
24th Annual Camp featuring Cassandra with guest teacher Habiba and
percussion with Nicole LeCorgne. Nestled in a setting of woods and
lakes, Oasis is held at a rural camp outside Traverse City with clean,
modern, heated facilities.

·        4 nights lodging

·        All meals and snacks

·        All classes and special activities

·        Manual and CD

·        CAMP FEE: $549





October 8-12, 2008, Oasis Dance Camp West, Vashon Island, Washington,
featuring Cassandra with guest teacher Habiba. Nestled in a setting of
tall fir trees and a beautiful vista of Puget Sound, Oasis is held at a
rural camp on Vashon Island with clean, modern, heated facilities.

·        4 nights lodging

·        All meals and snacks

·        All classes and special activities

·        Manual and CD

·        CAMP FEE: $565





November 3-18, 2008 Third Oasis Dance Camp Marrakech, one week dance
intensive with Cassandra in Marrakech followed by a week touring
Morocco. Featuring Cassandra with percussionist Nicole LeCorgne, Oasis
Marrakech is located in the heart of the medina, Al Jazira Riad is your
private guesthouse to dance, play, and be entertained for a week—
then off for a weeklong tour exploring the heart of Morocco and its
diverse arts and culture!(A program for non-dancing spouses or friends
is possible for the week of camp.)

•     Airfare from JFK departing November 3
•     1st class private air-conditioned bus transportation during
the tour.
•     Accommodation as indicated in the itinerary.
•     All ground transfers during and related to program.
•     Meals as indicated in the itinerary. (B=breakfast, L=lunch,
D=dinner).
•     Tips for all porters, who will carry your luggage to your
rooms.
•     A visit to a family's home in a Berber village in southern
Morocco
•     Private Land Rovers with chauffeurs for a fun ride in the
Sahara desert.
•     A visit to a nomadic family in their tent.
•     Exploration of the Sahara desert on camels.
•     Exclusive local musical performances in the Sahara.
•     Specially cooked lamb dinner in the desert with musical
performance.
•     Admission to sights as listed.
•     Arabian Night style evening of entertainment with Andalusian
music!
•     Farewell dinner.
•     Transfer and assistance at the Airport in Casablanca
•     And many unique surprises!
•     CAMP FEE: $4895





January 21-25, 2009 Oasis Dance Camp South, Jekyll Island, Georgia,
featuring Cassandra with guest teacher Habiba. Oasis is situated on the
beautiful beach of Jekyell Island at the renovated Oceanside Inn and
Suites (you can even bring a non-dancer friend at a special rate!).
Dancers of all levels will enjoy four days of dance classes and
camaraderie.

·        4 nights lodging with kitchenette

·        Lunch and dinner daily

·        All classes and special activities

·        Manual and CD

·        CAMP FEE: $675





www.oasisdancecamp.com

You are cordially invited to an evening of merriment and dance
featuring the Arabic Sounds of

    Saharan Nights
        Friday August 22nd 2008 - 10pm

at 

Babalu
     Authentic Latin Caribbean Cuisine!                                    800
Washington Ave N, Minneapolis
$10 cover
                    ffi call Babalu at 612-746-3158


  A note from the band:

Thanks to all of you who came out to support us at the Blue Nile.

Unfortunately we were not able to continue our "Third Saturday of the Month
Series" there.
Hopefully we will be on the calendar once a month regularly at Babalu instead!
Tarek, Khalil, Mohamed, Tim & Stephen


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Dear Music lovers,

The Indian Music Society of Minnesota (IMSOM) opens its Fall 2008
Season with a mesmerizing Hindustani Vocal duet by none other than
the world renowned brothers, Pandits Rajan & Sajan Misra, the
undisputed maestros of the Khayal style of Hindustani vocal.

These vocal virtuosos are returning to perform in the Twin Cities after
8 years!

This is one concert you don't want to miss !

Tickets are on sale now - buy your's today to avail of the great advance
ticket discounts!

************ ********* ********* ********* ********* ********* ******
The Indian Music Society of Minnesota (www.imsom.org)
proudly presents

a Hindustani Vocal (Duet) Recital
(Khayal, Tarana, Bhajan)

by the world renowned

Rajan & Sajan Misra

with

Subhen Chatterjee (Tabla)
Sanatan Goswami (Harmonium)

DATE: Sunday, August 17, 2008
TIME: 4:00 PM
VENUE: The Recital Hall, College of St. Catherine, St. Paul

To purchase advance tickets, obtain directions to the venue, read
artist's bios, and more, please visit:
http://www.imsom.org/events/20080817. html
<http://www.imsom.org/events/20080817.html>

For more information, please call:
651-356-1224
or email: durgeshmanjure@...
<http://us.mc569.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=durgeshmanjure%40yahoo.com\
>

We look forward to seeing you on August 17 !

Warm Regards,

Durgesh Manjure
Public Relations Representative
Indian Music Society of Minnesota (IMSOM)
651-356-1224

IMSOM's Fall 2008 Concert Series has been supported in part by funds
provided by the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council's (MRAC) Arts
Activities Support and Capital Grants, through an appropriation by the
Minnesota State Legislature, the Honeywell "Dollars for
Doers" Grant and IMSOM members.

* * * IMSOM Celebrates 28 Years of Bringing the Best in Indian
Classical Music to MN! * * *


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Dear Music lovers,

The Indian Music Society of Minnesota (IMSOM) opens its Fall 2008 Season
with a mesmerizing Hindustani Vocal duet by none other than the world
renowned brothers, Pandits Rajan & Sajan Misra, the undisputed maestros
of
the Khayal style of Hindustani vocal. These vocal virtuosos are
returning to
perform in the Twin Cities after 8 years!

This is one concert you don't want to miss !

Tickets are on sale now - buy your's today to avail of the great advance
ticket
discounts!

***************************************************************
The Indian Music Society of Minnesota (www.imsom.org)
proudly presents

a Hindustani Vocal (Duet) Recital
(Khayal, Tarana, Bhajan)

by the world renowned

Rajan & Sajan Misra

with

Subhen Chatterjee (Tabla)
Sanatan Goswami (Harmonium)

DATE: Sunday, August 17, 2008
TIME: 4:00 PM
VENUE: The Recital Hall, College of St. Catherine, St. Paul

To purchase advance tickets, obtain directions to the venue, read
artist's bios, and more, please visit:
http://www.imsom.org/events/20080817.html
<http://www.imsom.org/events/20080817.html>

For more information, please call:
651-356-1224
or email: durgeshmanjure@...
<../../../../imsom/post?postID=xBXk7cYXPW-RK5UmPwZ5FMo6ntbGT_KALQBmg0LOZ\
iWdEXPeTkJDeRxG2bqN3diiOP1dyQMQQeI_P_3lSdo>

We look forward to seeing you on August 17 !

Warm Regards,

Durgesh Manjure
Public Relations Representative
Indian Music Society of Minnesota (IMSOM)
651-356-1224

IMSOM's Fall 2008 Concert Series has been supported in part by funds
provided by
the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council's (MRAC) Arts Activities Support
and
Capital Grants, through an appropriation by the
Minnesota State Legislature, the Honeywell "Dollars for
Doers" Grant and IMSOM members.

* * * IMSOM Celebrates 28 Years of Bringing the Best in Indian
Classical Music to MN! * * *


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Announcing!

The School of Music at the University of MN, will once again be offering
a course in Hindustani (North Indian) vocal music in Fall 2008, based on
the successful offering of a similar course in the Fall of 2006 and
2007.

Please read below and see attached poster.

A follow-up course (Intermediate North Indian vocal music) will be
offered in Spring 2009, to enable those who took the introductory
course earlier (in Fall 2006, 07 or '08) to continue their vocal
training.



Please note: If you have questions about REGISTERING for this course
please call the U of M School of Music directly. All phone numbers
can be had by going to: http://www.music.umn.edu/about/info.php
<http://www.music.umn.edu/about/info.php>



For more information on the course please call:
Pooja (612-709-1263) or Pavan (612-508-3716)

or email: goswa005@... <mailto:goswa005@...>

MUS 5950 Topics in Music

"Introduction to North Indian Vocal Music"

3 credits, 5:00 - 6:30 P.M., Tue & Thu (09/02/08 - 12/10/08), Ferguson
Hall 107

Instructor: Dr. Pooja Goswami

Brief description:

This course in elementary Hindustani (North Indian) vocal music exposes
the student to the foundational concepts of raga and tala in historical
and cultural context, through hands on vocal lessons and exercises,
audio/video material, concert experience, classroom discussions and
writing assignments. My effort will be geared towards teaching the
rudiments of Indian classical music using voice as the principal
instrument. Through this course I will attempt to convey the essence of
one of the most ancient and complex musical systems of the world. This
course aims at turning the learners' eyes and ears to the source of true
enjoyment and understanding of the fantastic heritage of North Indian
raga music. – Pooja Goswami

Class Time: 30% lecture, 20% discussion, 50% singing

Work Load: ~10 pages of reading per week, 15-20 pages of writing per
semester, 2 paper(s), 3 written quizzes and one vocal quiz

Grade: 25% written report(s)/paper(s), 15% quizzes, 20% class
participation, 40% for vocal quiz

Exam format: multiple choice and short answers

MORE DETAILS BELOW:

University of Minnesota's School of Music offers course in North Indian
Vocal Music

The University of Minnesota's School of Music will once again be
offering a course in North Indian Music in Fall 2008. Many thanks to
Late Prof. Mirjana Lausevic, Prof. Kelly Harness, Prof. Anna Schultz and
Prof. Noel Zahler (Ex-Director) at the School of Music, for making this
possible.

The course will be taught by Dr. Pooja Goswami, master vocalist visiting
from Delhi (see instructor bio below).

"Introduction to North Indian Vocal Music" is a one-semester course in
Hindustani vocal music for beginners, that also includes elements of
history, culture and theory as appropriate. The course is now listed on
the U of M Course Registration Website and is open for registration.
Please visit:

http://www.onestop.umn.edu/onestop/registration.html
<http://www.onestop.umn.edu/onestop/registration.html>



Please note: If you have questions about REGISTERING for this course
please call the U of M School of Music directly. All phone numbers
can be had by going to: http://www.music.umn.edu/about/info.php
<http://www.music.umn.edu/about/info.php>

Registration is limited to 20 seats for Fall 2008. Course number is
MUS 5950.

No prerequisites are necessary for the course except the ability to
carry a tune and keep a steady rhythm.

This is a detailed description of the course:

Learn the cornerstones of North Indian Classical Music from a master
artist. Along with lectures and readings in the history and theory of
Hindustani music, students will also learn rudimentary exercises in
singing and spoken rhythms.

This course examines the classical music of Northern India in
relationship to Indian culture and history.

Students will learn the tenets of voice culture and foundational
concepts of rhythmic practice in Hindustani music through intensive
listening and hands-on practical exercises. These musical fundamentals
will be contextualized through a study of their relationship to
aesthetic and philosophical concepts, cultural practices and historical
developments in the region. Through this combination of practical
training and academic study in India's unique brand of
musicology/ethnomusicology, students should gain new perspectives on
music, its meaning and place, and a greater understanding of the
diversity and possibilities of human expression.

Prerequisites:

This course has no specific prerequisites. However, prospective students
will be expected to exhibit an appropriate level of musical aptitude.
The ability to carry a tune and keep steady rhythm is necessary.

Grading Option: A-F
3 credits (= 3 hrs per week)

Expected enrollment: 20 (~ 40% undergraduate, 60% graduate)
The course is intended for both majors and non-majors.

Graduate students enrolled in this class will be expected to produce a
15 page final research paper in addition to the coursework expected from
the rest of the students.

Course Outline:

I. VOICE CULTURE IN HINDUSTANI MUSIC

1. Musical voice and its cultivation
2. Vowel equalization
3. Foundation notes
4. Exercises for flexibility of voice (Sargam and Alankar)
5. Exercises of yoga and morning practice

II. RAGA: THE MELODIC FRAMEWORK

1. The musical alphabet: notes, their combinations, Shrutis (microtones)
2. Introduction to the Khayal: the principal vocal genre in Hindustani
music
3. Study of Khayal compositions in basic Ragas: Yaman, Bhairav,
Bhairavi, Bhoop, Kafi
4. Treatment of the Raga in various genres:classical, semi-classical,
folk and light-music

III. TALA: THE RHYTHMIC FRAMEWORK

1. The foundations of the Hindustani rhythm system
2. Study of basic Talas: Teentaal, Ektaal, Jhaptaal, Dadra, Keharwa etc.
3. Treatment of the Tala in classical, semi-classical, folk and
light-music
4. Introduction to compositions of rhythm: Kayda, Tihaai, Tukda in
Teentaal

All of the above will involve a significant amount of listening to music
- live in class, on audio/video recordings and via the Internet.

IV. LISTENING TO INDIAN CLASSICAL MUSIC

1. Typical concert format of vocal music (Khayal)
2. Typical concert format of instrumental music (Sitar/Tabla)
3. Listening assignments
4. Concert attendance assignments
5. Live demonstrations in class when possible

Text Book:

Sharma, Swatantra, Fundamentals of Indian Music, Pratibha Prakashan,
29/5 Shakti Nagar, Delhi, India, 1996. The instructor will provide
copies
of this textbook for a nominal fee.

Evaluation of student achievement:
There will be periodic quizzes on the lecture material and readings.
Students will also be given exercises in singing and spoken rhythms,
which they will be expected to practice daily. They will perform these
assignments in every class. The final will consist of a written portion,
based on the lectures and readings, and a performed portion, drawn from
the daily exercises.

About the instructor:

Pooja Goswami, Ph.D. (Music)

Dr. Pooja Goswami was born in a musical family and received her early
training in Hindustani (North Indian) classical music (vocal) from her
father Sri. Surendra Goswami.

She received her M.Phil from the University of Delhi and completed a
Ph.D. in Music in 2005, also from the University of Delhi. The subject
of her Ph.D. thesis was the life and music of Pandit Amarnath, the
foremost disciple of Ustad Amir Khan - an icon in Hindustani vocal
music.

Dr. Goswami is also trained in semi-classical music from the eminent
vocalist Smt. Shanti Hiranand, the reigning queen of Thumri and Ghazal
(semi-classical vocal genres) and the universally acclaimed successor of
the legendary vocalist, the Late Begum Akhtar. The versatility in Dr.
Goswami's repertoire is evident in her ability to sing Thumri,
Dadra, Ghazal, Bhajan and various folk genres (e.g. Chaiti, Kajri)
besides Khayals.

Dr. Goswami has received the prestigious National Scholarship awarded by
the Ministry of Human Resources. The many prestigious venues she has
performed at include the India Habitat Center (New Delhi), the Sopan
festival (New Delhi), Vietnam International Tourism Festival (Hanoi) and
the Sankalp music society (Jaipur). Dr. Goswami recently co-composed the
score for Pangea World Theater's "The Partition Project"
staged in June 2006 in Minneapolis. She has performed widely within the
USA, including performances at the University of Minnesota - Minneapolis
(MN), Indian Music Society of Minnesota (IMSOM) - Minneapolis (MN),
Amherst College - Amherst (MA), East Indian Music Academy - Queens (NY)
etc.

Presently Dr. Goswami is a visiting faculty at the School of Music,
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, teaching courses in Indian music
and culture.



Please note: If you have questions about REGISTERING for this course
please call the U of M School of Music directly. All phone numbers
can be had by going to: http://www.music.umn.edu/about/info.php
<http://www.music.umn.edu/about/info.php>



For more information on the course please call:
Pooja (612-709-1263) or Pavan (612-508-3716)

or email: goswa005@... <mailto:goswa005@...>



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Ensemble Mezze

will be performing a program of music from the Eastern Mediteranean on

Wednesday June 25 at 7:30

At the St Paul JCC (1375 St. Paul Ave  651-698-0751)

Tickets $8, $5 members (no reservations needed)


The Twin Cities based ensemble, headed by Miriam Gerberg, includes
Gerberg on qanun  and accordion, Rachel Milloy on vocals and tabla,
Ginna Watson on rebec and Marc Anderson on percussion.  The evening's
program includes Turkish classical instrumental works, Israeli and
Arabic folk songs, Roma songs, original instrumental works and special
surprises.

You are cordially invited
to attend an evening of dancing and merriment featuring
the Arabic Sounds of

Saharan Nights
May 17th @ 9:00pm
at the
Blue Nile Restaurant & Lounge

located at 2027 E Franklin Ave - Minneapolis, MN 55404
  Phone (612) 659-7666
www.bluenilempls.com
Cover TBD, call the Blue Nile for more info!



As requested, we are starting a little bit earlier now...


Featuring the original lineup of

Tarek Hamila (Vocals, Oud)
Khalil Lulu (Keyboards and Vocals)
   Mohamed Lulu (Keyboards and Vocals)
Tim O'Keefe (Percussions)
Stephen Spaise (Kit of Drums)

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please send an email with UNSUBSCRIBE as the subject, and we will remove your
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Dear Music lovers,

Mark your calendars for the Indian Music Society of Minnesota's
Spring 2008 Season grand finale.

This event is unique in that father and son duos would be performing
together !  The prodigious Purbayan Chatterjee and his father
Partha Chatterjee on the Sitar; accompanied by none other than
the legendary maestro Anindo Chatterjee and his son,
Anubrato Chatterjee on the Tabla.

This is expected to be a blockbuster concert par excellence - a rare
opportunity not to be missed !

Tickets are on sale now - buy your's today to avail of the great
advance ticket discounts.

************ ********* ********* ********* ********* *********
The Indian Music Society of Minnesota (www.imsom.org
<http://www.imsom.org/> )
proudly presents a

Hindustani Sitar/Tabla Ensemble
with
Purbayan Chatterjee and Partha Chatterjee
on the Sitar

Anubrato Chatterjee  and Anindo Chatterjee
on the Tabla

DATE: Saturday, May 31, 2008

TIME: 7:00 PM

VENUE:
Baumgaertner Auditorium, Brady Education Center,
University of St. Thomas, St. Paul

To purchase advance tickets, obtain directions to the venue,
read artist's bios, and more, please visit:
http://www.imsom.org/events/20080531.html
<http://www.imsom.org/events/20080531.html>

For more information, please call:
651-356-1224
or email: durgeshmanjure@... <http://yahoo.com/>

We look forward to seeing you on May 31!

Warm Regards,

Durgesh Manjure
Public Relations Representative
Indian Music Society of Minnesota (IMSOM)
651-356-1224

This activity is made possible, in part, by funds provided by the
Honeywell Foundation's "Dollars for Doers" Grant, the Xcel Energy
Foundation's "Dollars for Doing" Grant and IMSOM Members and
Donors. This concert is co-sponsored by KFAI Radio (90.3FM in
Minneapolis 106.7FM in St. Paul ). This concert is presented in
partnership with the Minnesota Historical Society.

* * * IMSOM Celebrates 27+ Years of Bringing the Best in Indian
Classical Music to MN! * * *


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Dine and Dance to the magical Arabic Sounds of


  Saharan Nights


     Friday April 25th 2008 @ 9:30pm


at


Babalu

     Authentic Latin Caribbean Cuisine!


  800 Washington Ave N, Minneapolis

  ffi call Babalu at 612-746-3158




A note from the band:

Thanks to all of you who came out to support us at the Blue Nile. We were very
glad to see our old friends, and  make some new ones, too. We'll be playing the
Blue Nile
every third Saturday of the month from now on, so please mark your calendars!

Tarek, Khalil, Mohamed, Tim & Stephen


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Dear Music lovers,

After a terrific season opener and an equally incredible evening of
Carnatic flute, the Indian Music Society of Minnesota (IMSOM) brings to
you a mesmerizing Hindustani Vocal concert by none other than the
GUNDECHA Brothers - world renowned exponents of the serene and

esoteric Dhrupad style of Hindustani vocal.

The Dhrupad style, primarily spiritual in nature is the most ancient and
arguably the grandest style of Hindustani classical music. The Gundecha
brothers are two of the most sought after performers of this amazing art
form.

You want to be there !

Tickets are on sale now - buy your's today to avail of the great advance
ticket discounts!

************ ********* ********* ********* ********* *********
The Indian Music Society of Minnesota (www.imsom.org
<http://www.imsom.org/ <http://www.imsom.org/> > )
proudly presents
a Hindustani Vocal (Dhrupad) Recital by the world renowned

Umakant and Ramakant Gundecha with
Akhilesh Gundecha on the Pakhawaj

DATE: Sunday, April 27, 2008
TIME: 4:00 PM
VENUE: Recital Hall, College of St. Catherine, St. Paul


To purchase advance tickets, obtain directions to the venue, read
artist's bios, and more, please visit:
http://www.imsom.org/events/20080427.html
<http://www.imsom.org/events/20080427.html>
<http://www.imsom.org/events/20080427.html
<http://www.imsom.org/events/20080427.html> >

For more information, please call:
651-356-1224
or email: durgeshmanjure@ yahoo.com

We look forward to seeing you on April 27 !

Warm Regards,

Durgesh Manjure
Public Relations Representative
Indian Music Society of Minnesota (IMSOM)
651-356-1224

This activity is made possible, in part, by funds provided by the
Honeywell Foundation's "Dollars for Doers" Grant, the Xcel Energy
Foundation's "Dollars for Doing" Grant and IMSOM Members and
Donors. This concert is co-sponsored by KFAI Radio (90.3FM in
Minneapolis 106.7FM in St. Paul ). This concert is presented in
partnership with the Minnesota Historical Society.

* * * IMSOM Celebrates 27+ Years of Bringing the Best in Indian
Classical Music to MN! * * *







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Persian Classical Music Concert, April 18
Aida Shahghasemi and Amirhossein Kiani will be giving a performance of
classical Persian music. They will be performing on the Daf and Tar
with accompanying vocals. During intermission light refreshments will
be provided. Space is limited and registration is required.

April 18, 6 p.m. University Conference Center, Hamline U
To register, contact Nima Salehi  <nsalehi01@...>

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For information on the 17th annual Middle East Critique conference at
Hamline (April 18 and 19)  or a Middle East Critique organized
talk by Dr. Shirin Ebadi, winner of Noble Peace Prize in 2003, on
April 25 at 7pm. call 651-523-2223

You are cordially invited
to attend an evening of dancing and merriment featuring
the Arabic Sounds of

Saharan Nights
Saturday April 19th 2008 @ 9:30pm
at the
Blue Nile Restaurant & Lounge

located at 2027 E Franklin Ave - Minneapolis, MN 55404
  Phone (612) 659-7666
www.bluenilempls.com - $7 at the door.



Featuring the original lineup of

Tarek Hamila (Vocals, Oud)
Khalil Lulu (Keyboards and Vocals)
   Mohamed Lulu (Keyboards and Vocals)
Tim O'Keefe (Percussions)
Stephen Spaise (Kit of Drums)

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please send an email with UNSUBSCRIBE as the subject, and we will remove your
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Global Music is an innovative summer workshop for young people (ages
13-18) designed to expand musical talents, broaden horizons and
explore cultural diversity  through music. Under the direction of a
master  Arabic violinist, vocalist,and composer Sami Abu Shumays and
other artists including Anne Elise Thomas Ph.D. (ethnomusicologist and
Qanun player) a unique youth ensemble will take shape.  While learning
to perform the music of various cultures and traditions, they also
become immersed in the rich cultures and language of the Near East.
An ensemble is created with string instruments and percussion along
with singing, poetry  recitation and folk tales.
* * *

Global Youth Village (GYV), an internationally renowned summer
training program for young people ages 13-18 located in Bedford,
Virginia has openings in its Global Music Workshop this summer.
Every summer since 1979, young people from more than 15 countries
create a living, working model of the global community.  Here future
leaders discover how to make a difference both locally and globally.
  2008 will include students from U.S., Hungary, Germany, Korea,
Indonesia and Iraq.

Join our global network of  alumni from more than 100 countries who
do and will change the world.

You can hear what last year's participants in the Global Music
Workshop had to say about the program at
http://shumays.libsyn.com/index.php?post_year=2007&post_month=08

Openings are available for skilled youth musicians and those with an
interest in learning more. The cost for this full three-week
experience July 6 to 26, 2008, including room and board, workshop
instruction, and other programming, is $1,950.  Limited partial
scholarships are available.  Call or email today for applications!

Contact Leila Baz email: leila@..., (540) 297-8801

For more information, go to www.globalyouthvillage.org

Come for an evening of dancing and merriment featuring
the Arabic Sounds of

Saharan Nights

Saturday April 19th 2008 @ 9:30pm
at the
Blue Nile Restaurant & Lounge

located at 2027 E Franklin Ave - Minneapolis, MN 55404
Phone (612) 659-7666
www.bluenilempls.com- $7 at the door.

Featuring the original lineup of

Tarek Hamila (Vocals, Oud)
Khalil Lulu (Keyboards and Vocals)
Mohamed Lulu (Keyboards and Vocals)
Tim O'Keefe (Percussions)
Stephen Spaise (Kit of Drums)

Dear Music lovers,

After the mesmerizing concert of the Lalgudi siblings, the Indian Music
Society of Minnesota(IMSOM) invites you to join us for an enchanting
evening of Carnatic Flute recital by none other than the young virtuoso
Shashank Subramanyam (popularly known as Flute Shashank). This concert,
presented in partnership with the Minnesota Historical Society (MNHS),
will take place in the beautiful Minnesota History Center in downtown
Saint Paul. This is one concert that you do not want to miss!

Tickets are on sale now - buy your's today to avail of the great advance
ticket discounts!

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The Indian Music Society of Minnesota (www.imsom.org) proudly presents
Carnatic Flute Recital by

SHASHANK

with B. U. Ganesh Prasad on the Violin and Parupalli Phalgun on the
Mridangam

DATE: Sunday, April 13, 2008
TIME: 4:00 PM
VENUE: The Minnesota History Center (3M Auditorium)
345 Kellogg Blvd W., St. Paul

(Please note: there is a convenient parking ramp at the MNHS for a
modest parking fee of $4 for the day of the concert).

To purchase advance tickets, obtain directions to the venue, read
artist's bios, and more, please visit:
http://www.imsom.org/events/20080413.html
<http://www.imsom.org/events/20080413.html>

For more information, please call: 651-356-1224 or email:
durgeshmanjure@... <mailto:durgeshmanjure@...>

We look forward to seeing you on April 13 !

Warm Regards,

Durgesh Manjure
Public Relations Representative
Indian Music Society of Minnesota (IMSOM)
651-356-1224

This activity is made possible, in part, by funds provided by the
Honeywell Foundation's "Dollars for Doers" Grant, the Xcel Energy
Foundation's "Dollars for Doing" Grant and IMSOM Members and
Donors. This concert is co-sponsored by KFAI Radio (90.3FM in
Minneapolis 106.7FM in St. Paul ). This concert is presented in
partnership with
the Minnesota Historical Society.

* * * IMSOM Celebrates 27+ Years of Bringing the Best in Indian
Classical Music to MN! * * *



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Cassandra and Jawaahir Dance Company: Girls Night In

Daily from Thu., March 20 until Sat., March 22, 8:00pm
Sun., March 23, 7:00pm
Daily from Wed., March 26 until Sat., March 29, 8:00pm
Sun., March 30, 7:00pm
Price: $27
For tichets call: 612-340-1725
Dance & Performance


Southern Theater
1420 Washington Ave. S
Minneapolis, MN




 

Cassandra Shore has shared her love of Middle Eastern dance and music with
Minnesotans for many years; her commitment to bridging the geographic and
cultural divide never wavers. Shore's Jawaahir Company presents authentic work
and, in so doing, the performers constantly reveal new aspects of a sometimes
mysterious society—its beauty, sense of drama, and deep history—while
skillfully combining key aspects of tradition and innovation. This new show is
centered around a female-only house-party in which women can be themselves, away
from their sometimes restrictive daily lives. They dance and sing and revel in
the freedom of a safe and creative environment. The cast of 18 dancers will be
joined by the all-female al Hareem Orchestra, and Shore plans to incorporate a
female DJ and clips from Arabic music videos that are gaining popularity in the
Middle East. Jawaahir performances are always a feast for the senses; hypnotic
music, colorful costumes, and, of course, dazzling movement including belly
dancing and other traditional forms. — Caroline Palmer




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Come celebrate Persian/Iranian New Year!   The first day of spring.
Good reason to celebrate!  We made it!

Dan Rein will be performing a free concert as Hosmer Public Library,
Saturday, 22 March 2 PM.  Hosmer is located at 347 E 36th Street in
Minneapolis (corner of 4th Ave. S.).

He will be playing setar in the first half and in the second half he
will be playing mystic music on the Kurdish Tanbur,  and be joined by
the talented Aida Shahghasemi on Kurdish Daf.

Dear Music Lovers,

Come join us for an enchanting evening of Carnatic instrumental music by
the supremely well-known violin duo of Lalgudi Krishnan and Lalgudi
Vijayalakshmai, accompanied by the veteran Vidwan Guruvayur Dorai on the
Mridangam. These tuneful titans from the legendary Lalgudi family are
sure to set the right tone for IMSOM's fabulous 2008 series of concerts!

Tickets are on sale now - buy your's today to avail of the discounts!

***********************************************************************
The Indian Music Society of Minnesota (www.imsom.org
<http://www.imsom.org> )
proudly presents

a Carnatic Violin Duet by

Sri Lalgudi Krishnan and Smt Lalgudi Vijayalakshmi

with
Sri Guruvayur Dorai

DATE: SUNDAY, MARCH 30, 2008
TIME: 4:00 PM

VENUE:
The Recital Hall, College of St. Catherine
2004 Randolph Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55105

To purchase advance tickets, obtain directions to the venue, read
artist's bios, and more, please visit:
http://www.imsom.org <http://www.imsom.org>

*** Members please note ***

Any member passes remaining from 2007 are good for admission to the
first Carnatic concert of 2008, i.e. the March 30 concert of Lalgudi
Krishnan and Lalgudi Vijayalakshmi. This is being offered to our members
in light of the cancellation of the Bombay Jayashree concert in November
2007. Please note that this accommodation is only good for the first
concert of 2008. Admission to all subsequent concerts in 2008 will
require the use of 2008 member passes only. If you have used all your
passes from 2007 you will need to renew your membership for 2008 and use
the new passes issued.

For more information, please call: 651-787-0497 or email:
nirmalarajasekar@...
<http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/imsom/post?postID=zQyXlDI5Wd32XNk3\
kTcC46ifIj-eygjxcmkIeDGP4jM5mXMG6qzD7PSakE8DPfQ8axUR3pmeBwoM3xRBxUFN7E_k\
JVM_>

We hope to see you on March 30!

Warm Regards,

The Executive Committee
Indian Music Society of Minnesota (IMSOM)

This activity is made possible, in part, by funds provided by the
Honeywell Foundation's "Dollars for Doers" Grant, the Xcel Energy
Foundation's "Dollars for Doing" Grant and IMSOM Members and
Donors. This concert is co-sponsored by KFAI Radio (90.3FM in
Minneapolis 106.7FM in St. Paul ).

* * * IMSOM Celebrates 27+ Years of Bringing the Best in Indian
Classical Music to MN! * * *




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Girls' Night Out IN
Guest Artist Workshops!!!

Saturday, March 29, 2008
Jawaahir Studios

  Khaleejy Dance Choreography and Technique
11 am – 1 pm $40.00

Kay Hardy Campbelllives near Boston, where she plays the `ud and
teaches the women's dances of Saudi Arabia and the Gulf (the Khaleej).
She lived in Saudi Arabia for eight years studying the dances and
music of the Gulf region. She took the opportunity to be invited to
women's gatherings and participate in their dance and music. Kay
currently writes on Gulf women's dance and music for Saudi Aramco World.

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  Arabic Drumming
1:15 - 3:15 pm $40.00

Susu Pampaninis well known for her virtuosic Arabic drumming and is
one of few female Middle Eastern drummers respected by the Arabic
professional music community. She grew up hearing Arabic music – her
mother is Amina Goodyear of San Francisco, a longtime teacher and
performer of Middle Eastern music. Her CDs include Susu and the Cairo
Cats and Hands of Time. Bring a drum. Open to all levels of skill.

FFI: 612-872-6050 cassandra@....

Register on-line atwww.jawaahir.org/EventDetails.htm

An Afternoon of North Indian Classical and Folk Music

Dr. Pooja Goswami (Vocal)
w/ A. Pavan (Tabla)
and Chandu Valluri (Harmonium)


Saturday, March 15, 2 p.m.

Central Library (  http://www.mpls.lib.mn.us/central.asp)
300 Nicollet Mall
Pohlad Hall

ADMISSION: FREE

This concert features well-known Hindustani performing and recording
artists: vocalist Dr. Pooja Goswami, Dr. A. Pavan on tabla and Chandu
Valluri on harmonium. Listeners will be transported to the northern
regions of Indian classical, traditional and modern music.

Sponsored by The Friends of the Minneapolis Public Library, Lyndale
Neighborhood Association and KFAI 90 FM Radio and the Humanities,
History, Social Science Areas of Minneapolis Central Library.

For directions, maps, parking info etc. go to:
http://www.mpls.lib.mn.us/central.asp

For further info: 612-508-3716

Hindustani Indian Music Concert


Saturday, March 15, 2 p.m.

Central Library (http://www.mpls.lib.mn.us/central.asp
<http://www.mpls.lib.mn.us/central.asp> )
300 Nicollet Mall
Pohlad Hall

ADMISSION: FREE

This concert features well-known Hindustani performing and recording
artists: vocalist Dr. Pooja Goswami, Dr. A. Pavan on tabla and Chandu
Valluri on harmonium. Listeners will be transported to the northern
regions of Indian classical, traditional and modern music.

Sponsored by The Friends of the Minneapolis Public Library, Lyndale
Neighborhood Association and KFAI 90 FM Radio and the Humanities,
History, Social Science Areas of Minneapolis Central Library.

For directions, maps, parking info etc. go to:
http://www.mpls.lib.mn.us/central.asp
<http://www.mpls.lib.mn.us/central.asp>

For further info: 612-508-3716



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Dear Music Lovers,
Greetings from the Indian Music Society of Minnesota (IMSOM)!

We are proud to announce our star studded lineup of concerts this
year, beginning with four fabulous concerts this Spring. Please see below.

We hope you will renew your memberships for 2008 soon. Membership
contributions sustain the society and allow it to bring the finest
music of India year after year. Your help is greatly appreciated. All
membership information can be had by going here:

http://www.imsom.org/html_files/membership.html
<http://www.imsom.org/html_files/membership.html>

Spring 2008 Concerts:

March 30, Sunday: Lalgudi Krishnan and Vijayalakshmi (Carnatic Violin
Duet)

April 13, Sunday: Shashank (Carnatic Flute)

April 27, Sunday: Gundecha Brothers (Hindustani Vocal, Dhrupad)

May 31, Saturday: Purbayan Chatterjee and Partha Chatterjee (Sitar)
with Anindo Chatterjee and Anubrata Chatterjee (Tabla)

All details can always be seen at: www.imsom.org <http://www.imsom.org>

Fall 2008 Concerts (tentative):

August 2008: Pandits Rajan and Sajan Mishra (Hindustani Vocal Duet)

September 2008: Ustad Shahid Parvez Khan (Sitar)

November 2008: Ravikiran (Carnatic, Chitravina)

One additional Carnatic concert will be featured in the Fall (TBD).

Le Trio Joubran
Three ouds!
Three brothers!

Saturday, February 23, 8:00 pm
Sundin Hall, Hamline University
Tickets $22/$17 students
Info by phone 612 677 1151
or online <www.mnguitar.org>

For more information see below and at <http://www.mnguitar.org/>  or
  <http://www.letriojoubran.com>
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Ertijal (Improvisation) Film
Friday, Feb. 22nd, 7:30 pm
Oak Street Cinema (for details see the bottom of this message)

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The group consists of three brothers: Samir Joubran on oud and voice,
Wissam Joubran on oud, and the youngest,
Adnan Joubran, also on oud. The trio has been in existence only a few
years, and has already established an international
reputation for their incredible live performances. The day before
their concert at Sundin Hall, they will attend a screening
at Oak St. Cinema of a documentary made in 2005 about them. After the
film, the brothers will take part in a panel
discussion/question-and-answer session with the audience about their
art and the many questions the film explores.

The Joubrans
Samir (b. 1973), Wissam (b. 1983), and Adnan (b. 1985) Joubran were
born in the biblical city of Nazareth in Galilee,
into a family with a strong musical tradition. Their mother sang in a
Muashahat ensemble and their father, Hatem, is a master oud maker
known throughout the Arab world. As soon as he could, Hatem started
teaching Samir to play this ancient pre-cursor of the lute. At the
tender age of 9 Samir began his formal musical education at Nazareth
Institute of Music. He completed his studies at the Muhammad Abdul
Wahhab Conservatory in Cairo, having in the interim performed at some
of the most important venues in the Middle East. His talent as a
composer quickly gained him the opportunity to work with leading Arab
artists and intellectuals (Mahmoud Darwish the poet, Rashid Masharawi
the film director). He has also been invited to work with the French
film director Francois Dupeyron and the choreographers Héla Fattoumi
and Eric Lamoureux. Wissam was apprenticed to his father, from whom he
inherited the skill of oud making. In 2002 he went on to the
prestigious Antonio Stradivarius Institute of Cremona in Italy to
begin a 4-year course to perfect his instrument making talent. Samir
and Wissam began touring outside the Middle East in August 2002 and
since then their reputation has grown through performances in Europe,
Canada, and Brazil. Their first album, Tamaas, released in 2003 by
`daqui' is a masterpiece, displaying their intimate knowledge of the
music and history of their instrument and their wonderful
improvisational talent. The youngest brother, Adnan, made his debut on
the international stage in October 2004. He is considered to be a
prodigy by his older brothers. Le Trio Joubran is a logical step for
three brothers joined by music, by fraternity, and by humanity. Their
album Randana (Randana-Fairplay/Harmonia Mundi) was released in March
2005. More information about the brothers and their music can be found
at the trio's website, <www.letriojoubran.com>.

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Ertijal (Improvisation) Film
Friday, Feb. 22nd, 7:30 pm
Oak Street Cinema
309 Oak St. SE, Minneapolis
(near intersection of Oak St. and Washington Ave.SE in Stadium Village
area of East Bank UM campus)
Co-sponsored by Mizna
Tickets $10 available at the door
Info at <www.mnguitar.org> or <www.mizna.org>
Reception in lobby to follow show

Ertijal (Improvisation) is a 2005 film by award-winning Palestinian
director Raed Andoni. The film allows us to witness the tensions and
wonderful humor between a family of Palestinian oud makers and
musicians, whose livelihood is also their passion. See a preview of
the film at Le Trio Joubran website.
<http://www.letriojoubran.com/en/documentaire.html>

The showing will be followed by a panel discussion with the brothers.
The showing is co-sponsored with Mizna, a Twin Cities based
Arab-American cultural organization.

Oak Street Cinema is near the intersection of Oak Street and
Washington Avenue SE in the Stadium Village area of the East Bank

Sponsored by the Minnesota Guitar Society:

Iran-born Lily Afsar will perform classical guitar works and Persian
Sehtar on Friday January 18 at 8:00  in Hamline's Sundin Hall 1531
Hewitt Ave. Concert tickets are $22, 417 for students and seniors.

Afshar will also offer a sehtar workshop at 7:00 pm Thursday January
17 in Room 3 of Brady Education Center at the University of St.
Thomas. For information or reservations call 612-677-1151

New South Asia music course at the U of MN

Music 5950: Topics in Music (Vernacular Musics of South Asia: Regional,
Popular, and Devotional)-004 LEC ,
11:15 A.M. - 12:05 P.M. W,  11:15 A.M. - 01:10 P.M. , M
(01/22/2008 - 05/09/2008) ,  FergH 205 TCWESTBANK , Prof. Schultz, Anna,
Vernacular Music of South Asia , A-F only , 3 credits,
Topic prereq senior or graduate standing, or instructor permission

This course explores some of the rich musical traditions of South Asia
that lie outside of the "classical" canon. Genres and styles discussed
include bhajan, Bollywood film song, bhangra, kirtan, Baul song, music
of indigenous peoples, folk music from Rajasthan, and more. While the
bulk of the course will be spent listening to and reading about musics
from India, we will also address musics from Pakistan, Nepal, and
Afghanistan. Each musical style will be discussed in its unique
socio-cultural milieu, as well as within wider political, economic,
stylistic, and cultural continuities.

FFI: Please contact Prof. Anna Schultz directly: schu1778@...
<mailto:schu1778@...>



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Merge: Glimpse

By:

Amirhossein Kiani (Tar and Vocals)
Iman Aganj (Piano)
& Aida Shahghasemi (Daf and Vocals)

February 3rd, 6:00 to 7:30 pm
Coffman Memorial Union, Theatre
300 Washington Ave SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455

This two-parted event intends to present first, a condensed portrayal
of Iran's classical music through performing selected works of Masters
Hossein Alizadeh, Mohammad Reza Shajarian, and Mohammad Reza Lotfi.
Second, contemporary works of fusion by artists such as Davood Azad
and Mohsen Namjoo shall be played.

For more detailed information about Iran's House of Art and our future
events please visit:  www.tc.umn.edu/~iham/
Iran's House of Art(registered student organization of University of
Minnesota)
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* Free Admissions
* Refreshments shall be provided.

For questions and additional information contact: iham@... .

* Please feel free to forward this e-mail to others.
* To be added onto this e-mail list, reply with the subject "ADD".
* To be removed, reply with the subject "Remove".

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Amirhossein Kiani

A native of Iran, Amirhossein was born in the city of Esfahan in 1988.
He discovered strong ties to Persian classical music at the very early
age. He started playing Tar (a Persian classical string instrument)
when he was thirteen years old. He has also studied the Vocal Persian
Repertoire (Radif) under the supervision of Masters Manuchehr Ruhani
and Shahriar Baluchestani. He is mostly a self-taught in Tar
performance.Amirhossein moved to Minneapolis in 2005 and is currently
pursuing a degree in Computer Science at the University of Minnesota.

Iman Aganj

Born in Mashhad, Iran, in 1983, Iman started playing the piano at the
age of 17. He is self-taught and learned how to read music by studying
a few books.Iman moved to Minneapolis in 2005. He is a graduate
student of Electrical Engineering at the University of Minnesota.

Aida Shahghasemi

Born in Tehran, in 1986, Aida began playing the Daf at the age of
thirteen. She was instructed by Master Amir Samadi a student of Mirza
Agha Ghowsi. She is self-taught on the vocals and has performed with
the Dordaneh Ensemble in Iran on summer trips for the past four years.
Aida moved to Minneapolis in 2000. She is completing her
Psychology/Anthropology Bachelor's degrees at the University of Minnesota.

*** New course offering at the U of M School of Music ***

Building on the foundations laid down in "Intro to North Indian
vocal music" offered in the Fall of 2007 …

Mus 5950 - 002 Topics in Music: Advanced Indian Music
5:00 P.M. - 6:30 P.M., Tu,Th (01/22/2008 - 05/09/2008), FergH 107
Grade Options: A-F, S/N, Audit.

University of Minnesota School of Music

Instructor: Dr. Pooja Goswami

[Please note: Even though this course is offered as an advanced
course,
permission may be granted to prospective students who did not take
"Introduction to North Indian Vocal Music" offered earlier in Fall
2007.

Please consult the instructor @ 612-709-1263 or goswa005@...

Description:

Learn advanced concepts and techniques of North Indian Classical
Music
from a master artist and scholar. Continuing from "Introduction to
North Indian Vocal Music" (offered in Fall 2007), learn advanced
vocal training in North Indian music. Gain a panoramic view of Indian
music, its meaning and place and a greater understanding of the
diversity and possibilities of human expression. Learn advanced voice
culture and compositions in Hindustani music through hands on vocal
lessons and exercises, audio/video material, concert experience,
classroom discussions, guest lectures and writing assignments. This
is a
fascinating course and a unique opportunity for anyone interested in
music, aesthetics or Indian culture.

In this course, you will also explore some of the many varieties of
music in today's India and discuss the cultural, social and
historical processes that contribute(d) to this musical diversity. In
this process we will direct our attention to dialogues of music and
meaning within and beyond India. The course will begin with an
overview
of the main elements of Indian Music, then discuss how these elements
are used in North Indian Classical Music, Popular Music and Folk
Music,
ending with a discussion of music's role in Indian culture and
society, with emphasis on social organization, gender and religion.

Prerequisite: MUS 5950 Offered Fall 2007 or by prior permission from
the
instructor.

Course Content:

Musical Building Blocks: Raga, Tala, Instruments

Advanced Vocal Training: Khyal, Tarana, Chaturang, Dadra, Geet

Classical Traditions in India: Current and obsolete forms of
Hindustani
Music and Carnatic Music

Musical Dialogues: Classical, Folk and Film Music. Popular and Fusion
Music. Music, society and culture. Social Organization in Hindustani
Music. Music and Women. Music and Religion.

Class Time: 50% singing, 15% guest speakers (lecture-demonstrations),
20% lecture, 15% discussion

Work Load: 10 pages reading per week, 15 pages writing per term, 1
exam,
2 papers, 3 quizzes.

Grade: 30% final exam, 25% reports/papers, 15% quizzes, 15% class
participation, 15% attendance

Final exam will involve vocal performance. Grade options:
A-F, S/N, Audit.

Exam Format: Multiple choice and short answers (2-3 sentences).

Instructor: Dr. Pooja Goswami (612-709-1263 or goswa005 AT UMN DOT
EDU)

Iranian Choreographer Creates Hidden Yearning,
An Evening of Persian Dance, Music, and Sufi poetry


Hidden Yearning event information:

Where: Intermedia Arts, 2822 Lyndale Avenue South, Minneapolis
(parking lot and on-street parking available)

When: Fri.-Sat., Dec. 7 & 8, 8:00 pm performance, followed by Q&A and
reception.

Who: Leili Pritschet and collaborating dancers and musicians

Tickets: $15.00, student/senior $12.00; reserved at 612-871-4444.

Websites: www.intermediaarts.org or www.vsaartsmn.org

Access: Captioned both nights; Audio described for patrons with vision
loss on Sat. Dec. 7 by Laura Wiebers


Leili Tajadod Pritschet, a Minneapolis dancer/choreographer who was
born in Iran, will present her story, Hidden Yearning, on the
Intermedia Arts stage as a cross-cultural tapestry of Persian
classical dance, multi-cultural music, video and Sufi poetry. The show
combines the energies of many artists—Middle Eastern and American,
Muslim, Christian and Jewish—to probe issues of immigration,
assimilation and faith.

Hidden Yearning is inspired by the 13th century-Persian poet Rumi,
whose passion is rooted in Sufism, "the alchemy of the heart," the
mystical aspect of Islam. The exquisite beauty of the dance, poetry
and music reveals a different face of the Islamic world than the
austere Islamic fundamentalism held in the minds of most Americans.

Pritschet says, "This artistic expression has grown out of my own
life, my heritage as a native of Iran (Persia), and as a woman in the
Islamic culture. I was deeply immersed in my country's culture of
dance — researching, studying, performing, choreographing, teaching,
and producing with some of the world's finest artists."

That all changed in the Iranian Revolution of 1979. Islamic
fundamentalists forbade performing arts and rigidly restricted the
rights of women. Because of her visibility as a woman with a voice in
the arts and in the media, Ms. Pritschet was imprisoned, tortured and
disabled.  The power of her feminine strengths and vulnerabilities
were essential to her survival. She escaped Iran to seek political
asylum and safety here in the U.S.  9/11 motivated her to create a
production based on fear of the unknown and her belief that fear and
intolerance cannot be eliminated, but they can be transformed.

Directed by Amber Lee Olivier, the cast include dancers Canae Weiss,
Catherine Liska, Hoa Elm, Jennifer Amaya, Ken Yoder, Lisa Bah, Louise
Indritz, Patty Lefaive, Stefania Strowder, Steve Elm, Saed Kakish,
Summer Kendall, Susan McKenna, and Ted Ulrich; musicians David Harris,
and Aida Shahghasemi; set is by Hend Al-Mansour.

Hidden Yearning is funded in part by a Cultural Community Partnership
grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, and is a collaboration with
VSA arts of Minnesota. English captioning will be provided for the
Farsi, English and American Sign Language used; Saturday's show will
be audio described for patrons with vision loss.
###
For more information, contact Leili Tajadod Pritschet, 612-789-1003.
leilipritschet@....

The Indian Music Society invites you all to join us for a yearly event that we
all look forward to: ARADHANA (Community Music Festival)! IMSOM is celebrating
our 12th year of hosting the annual Aradhana in the Twin Cities. Aradhana 2007
features a host of performances by phenomenal artists from the Twin Cities
Indian Classical Music community, including a spectacular Aradhana group concert
led by our very own Nirmala Rajasekar, Leela Ramanathan, Anu Krishnan, and Veena
Sitaram! Aradhana is a free event, and is open to the public. This is a yearly
favorite that Indian classical music lovers look forward to - it is one concert
that you will not want to miss!
************ ********* ********* ********* ********* ********* *********
********* ********* *********
The Indian Music Society of Minnesota (IMSOM)

proudly presents

THE 12th ANNUAL ARADHANA!
(Community Music Festival)

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2007

TIME: 2:30 PM

VENUE: St. Paul Student Center
(University of Minnesota St.Paul Campus)

ADMISSION: FREE!!!
This event is free and open to the public.

For more information, including directions and parking information, please
visit:
www.imsom.org

We hope to see you at the Aradhana on November 17th!

Warm Regards,

Shivanthi Sathanandan
Public Relations Representative
Indian Music Society of Minnesota (IMSOM)
651-698-0774


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From: Iran's House of Art <shah0122@...>
Subject: Event Reminder | Merge: Harmony of Mystic Words

For immediate release and announcement
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Iran's House of Art
(registered student organization of University of Minnesota) presents:

Iran. The name has a full set of suggestions within our society today.
It has become inevitable to associate the country with the discords of
today's world, yet there are many other stories to be said including
life, literature, music, and art. Let Iran's House of Art tell these
stories in hopes of providing a more realistic image to serve as a
bridge uniting people. As our first movement, Iran's House of Art
presents;

Merge: a series of enlightening events
with the support of the University of Minnesota , Twin Cities.
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Merge: Harmony of Mystic Words
By Sina Goudarzi & Amirhossein Kiani

This event is uniting the art of Persian written words and the live
sound of Persian classical music. Selected calligraphy works by Master
Sina Goudarzi shall be exhibited, accompanied by live Tar performance
by Amirhossein Kiani.

November 10, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Coffman Memorial Union, President's room
300 Washington Ave SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455

Free admissions for all visitors.
Light refreshments shall be provided.

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Sina Goudarzi
A native of Iran, Sina has been involved with the art of Persian
calligraphy for the past 30 years. He has been trained by different
Grand masters of "Iranian School of Calligraphy" such as, Mr.
Amirkhani and Mr.Arabshahi, where he also received his calligraphy
diploma, and later became an official instructor, teaching in Tehran,
Iran . He also studied with Grand Master M. Ehasie for a number of
years and learnt different schools of calligraphy. He has been greatly
influenced by this Grand master. He has been active in different
calligraphy exhibitions in Houston, Minneapolis, Washington DC, and
Tehran for the past 19 years. He also lectured in the subject of
Persian calligraphy in Houston TX, Minneapolis MN, Washington DC, and
Tehran. He has also lectured for the "International Conference of
Calligraphy in the World of Islam" with the subject of
"Visual Foundation of Nastaliq in Architecture" October 2002, Tehran.
Most recently, he had an illustrated lecture in the subject of
"History of Persian Calligraphy" at the Fisher gallery, Washington DC.
He has collected works in private collections in Tehran, Amsterdam,
Houston, New York, Washington DC, Chicago, Los Angles, and
Minneapolis. Sina is an Alumni member of Minneapolis College
of Art+Design (MCAD), class of 1998, and the founder of Geesu
Art+Design, 2002. He currently works as an Art Director in Twin Cities.

Amirhossein Kiani
A native of Iran, Amirhossein was born in the city of Esfahan in 1988.
He discovered strong ties to Persian classical music at the very early
ages.He started playing Tar (a Persian classical string instrument)
when he was thirteen years old. He has also studied the Vocal Persian
Repertoire (Radif) under the supervision of Masters Manuchehr Ruhani
and Shahriar Baluchestani. He is mostly a self-taught in Tar
performance, and is currently working on the execution of contemporary
methods to combine Tar, Daf, and vocals. Amirhossein moved to
Minneapolis in 2005 and is currently pursuing a degree in Electrical
Engineering at the University of Minnesota,Twin Cites.

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