Author Archives: majdaanwar

List of Links I’ve collected for al-Andalus Persona Research: Listening for al-Andalus Moorish Spain and the Islamic Golden Ages Series of Interviews about Zirab Clothing in the Medieval Muslim West Islamic Foundations of  Troubador Poetry Period Muwashah YouTube Period Muwashah … Continue reading →

For all of my students who have taken my Arabic Music Modes for Dancers Class and Middle Eastern Persona Class over the past few months, here are my handouts and resources in one place for references. Dorky questions? Ask me! … Continue reading →

I’m not currently offering weekly classes, but I would like to extend the opportunity for students to schedule private sessions with me. First lesson includes a 30 minute dance consultation – let’s figure out what you want to do and … Continue reading →

This past weekend I conducted a campaign-based marketing class at TribOriginal. The class went great, and I enjoyed our discussions! Here are the notes for anyone who wasn’t able to attend or didn’t get a copy.1. It’s all about timing … Continue reading →

Updated this post on 9/29/10 with more resources. I’ve taken it upon myself to get musicians in Atlanta to see my point of view – that Middle Eastern music is amazing and should be played often! In doing this, I’ve … Continue reading →

It’s 6:45 PM on a Saturday and I’m getting ready for a show. We’re at a local workshop show filled with local dancers performing. This is the first time we are performing one of our pieces with four dancers instead … Continue reading →

Another TribalCon successfully completed, and damn am I inspired. For me, this TribalCon was also a great reminder about my love of music, or really, my love of PLAYING music. I took a big step this year and performed a … Continue reading →

We’ve been having a great time at the salons. This summer is the trial run for what I hope will turn into a weekly meeting of musicians working on all kinds of Middle Eastern and Balkan music. Here are photos … Continue reading →

This past week I taught a drum solo workshop in Orlando, and I had a great time creating a workshop based on “how to construct a drum solo.” I know from personal experience, creating a drum solo that is memorable, … Continue reading →

I read sheet music. I was trained as a musician to read sheet music. Learning pieces by ear has been a challenge to say the least, learning Middle Eastern songs by ear? HA! I need some guidelines before I can … Continue reading →

This weekend was just delightful. I sat in Piedmont Park for about 4 hours playing tabla with some other drummers at the Atlanta Burners Play in the Park event. I met some very cool people and worked on my slap … Continue reading →

AUC Folkloric Troupe August 2008 Randa Kamel – Nile Maxim December 2008 Sufi Troupe at Al Azhar Park November 2008