Sacramento musicians, Flowers of the Nile, will be sharing an intimate evening of Egyptian classical music.
"Flowers of the Nile, based in Sacramento, California, is a duo playing Middle Eastern music, specializing in classic and folkloric Egyptian music from the great composers of the 20th century. Philip Gabriel, from Egypt, plays the oud (Arabic lute) and sings; Cynthia Rutherford, a California native, plays Egyptian tabla and other percussion instruments. Audiences all over California have enjoyed the band's unique arrangements of this captivating music at dance and international festivals, theatrical and educational presentations, parties, and restaurants. They are frequently joined by professional bellydancers as well as other musicians on instruments such as keyboard, percussion, and violin. Their CD, "Egyptian Classics", was released in January 2008."
Namira will be joing Flowers of the Nile in a special performance of Raqs Sharqi, or belly dance...
Seating is limited so arrive early, $12 at the door. Advance tickets may be purchased for $10 by contacting Lotus D'Or, (530)-919-3704 or by e-mail cintia_escobar@msn.com
About Lotus D'Or Studios
Lotus D'Or Studios is a community based venue for dance, yoga, art and culture in the Coloma-Lotus Valley in El Dorado County.
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