Brian Prunka
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Simon Shaheen
I thought this article by Simon Shaheen might be of interest:
http://www.ameu.org/printer.asp?iid=269&aid=580
Also, Simon is going to be performing in the middle east in january, if anyone's able to make it. I don't know the details of the performances, but
the concerts are between jan 20-29 in Haifa, Ramallah, Bahrain, and Amman. Hopefully if you live in or near one of those places you'll be able to
find out details as the concerts approach.
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Marina
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Hi there,
Simon Shaheen will have a concert at 22.1.2007, 20:00 o'clock, in Haifa Auditorium. (120 nis tickets - phone mr. Albert Balan 052 8717471 )
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stringmanca
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Great article - thanks, Brian!
We're looking forward to the concert in Berkeley on February 16th.
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Dr. Oud
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| Quote: | Originally posted by stringmanca
Great article - thanks, Brian!
We're looking forward to the concert in Berkeley on February 16th. |
can you provide some detils, please? Location? contacts?
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palestine48
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Ya can you please provide some details on the berkely concert, I want to make sure I see it.
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John Erlich
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Hi SF Bay Area Oud Forum Members and Guests,
Here is a link to the Berkeley performance. It's a Qantara performance, not "traditonal" Arabic music.
http://events.berkeley.edu/?event_ID=292&tab=all_events&dat...
I heard Simon perform in Berkeley back in (approx.) 1999 he played solo, with a local Palestinian percussionist (Tony Lammam) and an Israeli-Jewish
cellist. It was a benefit for a community center in Arab Lod/Lydda.
I wish Simon performed and recorded more music like he played that night...
All the best,
John
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Brian Prunka
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Simon's been mixing in more traditional music with the Qantara performances lately; he's also got some new compositions.
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mavrothis
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This is a really beautiful article, thanks for sharing Brian.
By the way guys, Brian is too humble to mention that he will be performing with Simon Shaheen and Qantara in the upcoming tour in the Middle East.
Congratulations Brian!
Take care,
mavrothis
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oudplayer
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hey brian
woooooohoooooo thast awesome brian why didnt u tell us where is the tour goin.
this is nuthin to hide bro u deserve it
thx sammy
we are lost camels in the desert and wanna find our way to water and the water is in aden
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stringmanca
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Thanks, John! You beat me to it!
Nathan
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excentrik
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beautiful article.
tarik
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Brian Prunka
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Thanks Sammy and Mav. I'm excited about traveling there, since I've never been before. And of course it's always amazing to play with Simon (I learn
a lot about oud every time).
I have the dates for the performances now:
jan 20 & 22 concerts in Haifa
Jan 23 Workshop in Haifa
Jan 25 concert in Ramallah
Jan 27 concert in Bahrain
Jan 29 concert in Amman, Jordan
The 22nd may be in Nazareth instead, though--i'm not sure.
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zalzal
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The original release with oldies photos is here
http://www.ameu.org/uploads/vol39_issue5_2006.pdf
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Beas.One
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Good job zalzal!
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Marina
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The concert of Shimon Shaheen in Haifa Auditorium vas very good and it lasted more than 3 hours! The place was sold out - 1000 people were there.
I also went to workshop in Haifa and mr. Shaheen showed us some risha exercises and one of the ways to end takasim in Rast .I was very satisfied and
I thing that who ever has an oportunity to learn with him should do it. 
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samzayed
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If you liked that Marina, you should come to his retreat in August. It was a bit intense for me at times, but I can't wait to go back. I hope I can
this summer
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Marina
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In USA....It's kinda far away.
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oudmad
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Simon Shaheen
Hi Bryan: I recall in one of the forums prior to your going to a Shaheen concert, I had posed the question as to whether Shaheen planned to pay
tribute to that great icon of Arabic music, Riyadh Sumbati. Did you remember to raise this with Shaheen? Thanks.
| Quote: | Originally posted by Brian Prunka
I thought this article by Simon Shaheen might be of interest:
http://www.ameu.org/printer.asp?iid=269&aid=580
Also, Simon is going to be performing in the middle east in january, if anyone's able to make it. I don't know the details of the performances, but
the concerts are between jan 20-29 in Haifa, Ramallah, Bahrain, and Amman. Hopefully if you live in or near one of those places you'll be able to
find out details as the concerts approach. |
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