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Classical and Folkloric Arabic Music |
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| Location: | Pasadena, California |
| Country: |  United States |
| Last Login: | May 21, 2008 (595 days back) |
About Me |
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| Kan Zaman An independent non-profit organization in Southern California, we are comprised of volunteer musicians, singers and staff from diverse backgrounds. Our mission is to preserve traditional Arabic music and educate and entertain the general public through performing quality and authentic renditions. This happens not only through concerts, but also through demonstrations at schools which may be coupled with lectures. The material we draw from includes classical, folk and traditional urban songs from various Arab countries. While we select pieces from the legendary and popular, we endeavor to reintroduce works from now all but forgotten master composers. This is a perpetual pursuit ranging from hunting for sheet music to hunting down almost esoteric recordings in search of exciting and enjoyable music. Often, there is consultation with other music scholars. More recently, we benefit from fans of music presenting mp3s of old 78s. We are always open to being led to more material; if you want to share something with us to consider, please send an email to the address on our kanzaman.org site. The group plays traditional musical instruments such as the qanun (zither), 'ud (lute), nay (reed flute), kaman (violin), riqq (tambourine) and darabukkah (goblet drum). As we perform pieces adapted to the European-influenced orchestra, we also include at times clarinets and cello, - not Arab instruments in origin, but firmly placed within Middle Eastern orchestras for the past century. A major aspect to our concerts is our inclusion of muwashshahat, a form of poetic song originated in ninth century Arab Spain, although those we perform tend to be from Egypt and the Levant. However, what makes our community ensemble unique, despite having inspired similar ensembles in other countries, is that our concerts feature full waslat (suites) using different maqamat (modes), rather than playing mere collections of songs. For a recent example, please refer to the blog for our July 22, 2006 concert at the Barnsdall Art Center and see the play list. The Artistic Director Co-founder of Kan Zaman and artistic director since its inception, Wael Kakish obtained his Bachelors from Yarmouk University in Jordan with a major in English and American Literature and a minor in Western Classical and Middle Eastern Music. Despite passing up the opportunity to pursue a doctorate to devote time and energy to Kan Zaman, Mr. Kakish's ability and knowledge are recognized and he holds associate professor positions teaching overview and practicum courses in Arabic music at UC Santa Barbara, Cal Poly Pomona and CSU San Diego. This year, he had taken up the position of director with Aswat Ensemble, in the Bay Area. Additionally, he teaches Middle-East percussion workshops at the Barnsdall Arts Center in Hollywood, California, and is invited annually to teach workshops at Lark-in-the-Mornings Lark Camp in Mendocino, California. Live at The Little Bridges Theater, Claremont March 2006 Live at Time Warner Cable, Van Nuys, CA. Dec 2006 |
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Music:Member Since: 6/9/2006Band Website: kanzaman.org Band Members: Ensemble Members Wael Kakish - Artistic Director, ’ud, buzuq, tabl baladi Michael Cox - cello Nabih Esmeirat - nay, mizmar Isabell Goubran - chorus Stephanie Koeshall - violin Timothy Maloof - violin Adel Mansour - chorus David Martinelli - percussion Sam Masoudi - chorus, voc Musa Nasser - ’ud, qanun, vocals Tony Nicola - violin, vocals Hammam Al-Shafie - chorus Maurice Saba - violin Gorkem Somer - darabukka Ghassan Tahan - percussion Issam Tahan - chorus Elias Thomas - violin Ghazi Zedan - chorus Luai Zedan - chorus Other Projects: Aswat Wa’el Kakish - Artistic Director, ’ud, buzuq Lana Khalaf - chorus Paul Livingstone’s ’Salaam Suite’ Wa’el Kakish - ’ud Faisal Zedan - Derbekki, riq & tar Nabih Esmeirat - nay Maurice Saba - violin MESTO - Nabil Azzam - dir David Martinelli - Percussion UCLA Near Eastern Ensemble - A. Jihad Racy , dir David Martinelli - Percussion Yuval Ron Ensemble David Martinelli - Percussion Cairo Trip Hop Underground / Petrol Bomb Somosa Michael Cox Past Members: Nadine Al-Khoury - The Last Great Hope of the Free World Zenday Alfred Madain - percussion - Zenday Peter Refela - ’ud Jim Sullivan Afif Taian - ’ud - Souhail Kaspar Ensemble Faisal Zedan - percussion - Eliyahuqadim Allynne Perkins - daf - Lonesome Owl Sessions (1st Session) R.I.P. Sako Sahagian - clarinet (2006 - 2007) Page maintained by Eli Tahan and Allynne Perkins Influences: Mohammad Abdel Wahhab Um Kalthum , pg 2 , pg 3 , pg 4 Farid Al Atrash , pg 2 Fairuz , pg 2 , pg 3 , pg 4 , pg 5 Sounds Like: The following performances are available on audio CD for a suggested donation of $15 each before shipping and handling: 'Spring Concert, June 1998' Recorded at Beckman Auditorium, Cal Tech - OUT OF PRINT Limited quantities of VHS (NTSC) cassettes are still available for $10. 'Fall Concert 1999 with Guest Artist Abboud Bashir' Recorded at Occidental College 'Classical and Folkloric Arabic Music' Recorded at the Los Angeles Theater Center, November 11, 2000' 'Little Bridges Auditorium, Claremont Colleges - March 2, 2006' - NEW The song samples and video currently on our page are from this performance We are considering DVD releases soon. (Contact us for S&H costs and to arrange order. Please do not send money without contacting us first. Thank you.) Type of Label: None |
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My Background and Lifestyle |
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| Occupation: | Music Artist (Classical / Folk / Acoustic) |
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My Blog |
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Check out this event: Earth Day & Family Arts Festival |
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| Hosted By: Kan Zaman When: Friday Apr 18, 2008 at 7:00 PMWhere: Armory Center for the Arts145 N. Raymond Ave.Pasadena, CA 91103United StatesDescription:Kan Zaman Click Here To View Event... Posted by Kan Zaman on Thu, 17 Apr 2008 03:56:00 PST |
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May 26, 2007 - Huntington Beach program & Thanks |
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| Thanks to everyone who came to the show. It was nice to see the audience enjoying the music so much. And, it was impressive to see people who knew the show had sold out coming in hopes res... Posted by Kan Zaman on Wed, 30 May 2007 09:12:00 PST |
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Dec 9, 2006 |
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| Thank you to everyone who came. I'm sure you agree it was a good, intimate theater, although it was a good thing we chose some place with a higher seat capacity than usual since we would have ha... Posted by Kan Zaman on Sat, 18 Nov 2006 12:36:00 PST |
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Barnsdall Arts Center with Saadoun Al-Bayati July 22 |
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| Thank you to all who came to our concert this past Saturday. We have been touched by the many kind emails that have come in.
We are grateful to Mr. Saadoun Al-Bayati and his dau... Posted by Kan Zaman on Tue, 25 Jul 2006 12:42:00 PST |
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My Friends |
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