ARABIAN STALLIONS
 Arabic culture has had a
tremendous impact on our world. Did you know that such words as "cotton,"
"algebra, ""sugar," and "alchemy" are originally Arabic, or
that Arabian stallions, famous for their speed and beauty, were instrumental in spreading
Arabic culture and its many influences?
In this performance program--ARABIAN STALLIONS-- which includes Arabic songs,
storytelling, and Oud (or lute) playing, students will explore Arabic culture through its music, stories and language. Learn about one of the
world's most ancient and sophisticated cultures.
Dalla/Rakwa or Coffee Pot
BAGHDAD CAFE
In Arabic, the words Rawiya/Rawi refer to a storyteller who recites her/his tales in a
coffee house or at a family gathering. Our performance, BAGHDAD CAFE, invites students to
learn about the delectable aspects of Arabic culture, especially its unique cuisine. Students will
enjoy taking part in the performance of a traditional Arabic folktale that includes
English and Arabic songs accompanied by live piano playing.
Make your reservations now while seating is still available at the... BAGHDAD
CAFE!
Contact INEAS at (617)
86-INEAS or
Fax (617) 864-6328
INEAS@aol.com OR INEAS_1994@yahoo.com
THOUSAND AND ONE NIGHTS
In this program, you will be taken to the Masrah, or theater, to hear and take part in a
performance of traditional and contemporary Arabic storytelling and poetry, just as
Scheherazade used to do in the famous Arabic tales of... THOUSAND AND ONE NIGHTS.
The program will also include a brief introduction to the Arabic language and calligraphy,
live qanoon playing, and Arabic songs.
Special follow-up workshops and residencies are
available in:
- Arabic language and calligraphy
- Storytelling and poetry
- Middle Eastern cuisine
- Arabic music
- Arab sciences
- Islam
- History & Geography
- Islamic Arts
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Qanoon
Canon/Zithar |
Al-Oud
Lute |
For further information
and scheduling,
please contact
INEAS
Institute of Near Eastern and African Studies (INEAS)
P.O. Box 425125
Cambridge, MA 02142 USA
Telephone: (617) 864-6327
Fax: (617) 864-6328
E-Mail: INEAS@aol.com
OR INEAS_1994@yahoo.com |
