Tremendous Turkish Technique- a tasteful twist on taxim! Saturday, July 17th, 4pm - 6:30 Intermediate Workshop (Basic Bellydance experience necessary)
Rate: $25 Esquina Tango Member / $30 Non- Member Pre-registration not needed (but recommended) | |  | |
Come learn the basics of Turkish Oryantal style Bellydance in a 2 1/2 hour workshop designed to familiarize you with the particular moves and style that characterize Classical Turkish Bellydance. Learn the history of Turkish dance, how to distinguish the music, the basic rhythms and add onto your existing knowledge of Bellydance moves with the singular style that is Turkish. Bear in mind, this is not Gypsy, Rom or Folkloric Turkish, but rather a style that utilizes aspects of the previously mentioned styles combined with Arabic dance and even some Indian influences. There's gonna be a lot of hip twisting fun going on!
Jamie Lynn dances both Egyptian Style and Turkish Oryantal and loves both for their variety of energy and emotion. She is the Turkish dancer at Raks Helwa Bellydance Show at Ruta Maya. She has been studying Turkish style since she went to Turkey in 1999.
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Brazilian Culture Night: 'Os Alquimistas' Live Music to DanceFriday, April 2nd 9:00pm-1:00 am
DJ Music 9:00pm/ Live Music with "Os Alquimistas" at 10pm
Door: $7
| | Transcendental acoustic-electronic collaboration led by Frederico Geib and Michael Longoria exuding Afro-Brazilian soul. A vibrant blend of lyricism and groove where a fantastic voice both sultry and coarse meets the mesmerizing beats of a master 'Pandeirista'. You simply can't go wrong with Os Alquimistas. Love!
Biography: It all started over a 'caipirinha' (Brazil's beloved beach cocktail). Frederico had just returned to Austin, the 'Live Music' capital of the US. After 7 years working as a writer and performer for latin supergroup Ghandaia, it was time to explore a more intimate and Brazilian contemporary sound.
Meanwhile, the talented Michael Longoria (previous work includes Patty Griffin, Terremoto, A. Escovedo, etc.) had just returned home after an extensive touring period. After many years spent mastering Brazilian percussion, specially 'pandeiro', it was time to apply that knowledge as creatively and profusely as possible.
After that 'caipirinha' the vibe has been ever sublime. The music shared between Geib & Longoria is a gem, a sublime emerald perhaps. Os Alquimistas' sound is pure tropical and esoteric groove, acoustic and electronic, raw yet focused, luscious yet simple.
Original samba-funk, bossa-nova, reggae and maracatu styles are blended with rock, jazz and electronica. The result is a sonic quality that is unique to the core, as a powerful lyrical voice interacts with flawless percussive landscapes in a bed of Brazilian guitar chords and electronic ambience that is simply irresistible and universal.
The alchemists are coming! Os Alquimistas estão chegando! | Instrumentation:
Frederico Geib (Brasil): vocals, guitars, percussion.
Michael Longoria (USA): pandeiro, percussion soundscapes, vocals.
& special guests including:
Nico Tea: Bass
Fumi Hirohito: Electric guitar
Christian Fernandez: Guitars, bass, percussion, vocals
Phillip Vieux: Sax and Flute
Luiz Coutinho: Percussion Links: Alquimistas live video Bring your own beverage |
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