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A S W a T ASWAT Winter Concert Classical and Folkloric Arabic Music Directed by Wael Kakish Proudly Presents A S W A T ASWAT Winter Concert Classical and Folkloric Arabic Music Directed by Wael Kakish Featuring: Guest Vocalist and Musician, Noureddine Kallel Qanun player, Hatem Frikha Violinist, Samy Shumays Vocalist, Samara ZAWAYA 311—41st Avenue Saturday December 1st, 2007 San Mateo, CA 94403 www.zawaya.org The College of San Mateo Theater email: [email protected] San Mateo, California (650) 341-3697 Program Design by: Fayeq Oweis - www.oweis.com Copyright © 2007 Zawaya. Dr. Fayeq Oweis Celebrating his new book Encyclopedia of Arab American Artists Featuring 100 Arab American Artists The rich history and culture of the Arab American people is found in the passionate works of its artists. Whether they be traditional media such as painting and calligraphy, or more sophisticated media such as digital work and installation, the pieces represent the beauty of heritage, the struggles of growing up in war-torn countries, the identity conflicts, and the issues surrounding migration to a Western culture very different from one's own. Many of the artists included in the book, though their works appear in museums and galleries throughout the world, have never before been featured in a reference book. For more information, visit: www.oweis.com To order, visit www.greenwood.com, or call 1-800-225-5800. You can also order it from amazon.com and other on-line retailers. Law Office of A Message from ZAWAYA President H. Edward Ballout Dear friends, 415-252-1234 On behalf of Zawaya’s board of directors, I would like to thank you for joining us tonight at ASWAT's Winter balloutlaw.com Concert. Zawaya, the umbrella organization for ASWAT, was created to preserve, promote and present the Arab Ameri- can rich cultural heritage through music and arts. Our name "Zawaya" translates into "corners" or "aspects" hence our mission, which celebrates all aspects of our culture. One of our main goals is to help our Arab American youth feel proud of their culture and get them involved and active in our programs that focus on educational and artistic workshops and events. Such involvement will empower the youth, bring out their artistic talents and rein- force their commitment to serving the community. ASWAT, our ensemble, is a place where our youth can learn and enjoy the music, rediscover their identity and be part of a lively diverse group that performs Arabic songs and plays all kinds of different musical instruments for the mere love of the art itself. I need to thank all the wonderful volunteers for their effort and time; it is their dedication that makes such events sail smoothly and successfully. By attending tonight's concert you have enabled us to keep our mission alive and we are grateful. I do hope you will enjoy the concert, and we will see you in all our future events. Fayeq Oweis, Ph.D. ZAWAYA President MUSIC PROGRAM PART 1 1. Wasla in maqam Ajam !" Sama’i Mahur composed by Nicolai Efendi followed by Taqsim on the Qanun by Bilel Bouraoui !" Sama’i Ajam composed by Ali Darwish (Aleppo-Syria San Francisco State University is establishing an Arab 1881-1952) followed by two muwashshahat: and Muslim Ethnicities and Diasporas Initiative (AMED) Yaa Malikan – muwashshah by an unknown com- poser on 10/8 best rhythm featuring a vocal solo by The Initiative in Arab and Muslim Ethnicities and Diasporas Jose Antonio. Aygadha al-Hubbu Fu'adi – muwash- (AMED) in the College of Ethnic Studies at San Francisco State shah on 6/8 best rhythm composed by Bahjat Hassan University began in the Spring semester of 2007. It is currently !" Mahla Nurha – taqtuqa composed by Sayyid Darwish spearheaded by Dr. Rabab Ibrahim Abdulhadi, who was the first (Egypt 1892-1923) director of the Center for Arab American Studies at the University 2. Tallu Hbabna Tallu –Lebanese popular song by Wadi' of Michigan-Dearborn. While AMED is in its preliminary phases, as-Safi featuring Barney Jones its vision is limitless. Dr. Abdulhadi and a team of research asso- 3. Dulab Nahawand Murassa’ composed by Sami Shumays ciates and leading community members are working to develop the initiative’s programs. followed by a taqsim on the Kaman AMED’s unique vision is framed within the field of Ethnic 4. Uhibbuka Akthar – composed by Mercel Khalifa for Studies and is committed to providing a justice-centered analysis Umaima Khalil featuring Yasmeen Daifallah accompanied by in which gender, race, ethnicity, sexuality, citizenship, ability, and Wael Kakish on Oud. other structural inequalities are integral to the study of Arab and 5. Raqsat Bint al Arab - instrumental dance piece in maqam Muslim communities. This is a departure from the dominant trend Bayati in Arab and Muslim Studies as the study of communities that are foreign or located in a confined geographical area, rather than as 6. Iz-zar'i lakhdar ya wala – Egyptian folk song in maqam communities of color within the US, in the Americas, and transna- Bayati featuring Faten Hellal, Rana Mruweh & Lana Khalaf tionally across other Diasporas. Furthermore, AMED remains 7. Hal Layla Hilwa – Traditional Iraqi song featuring Hussein rooted in its communities as it is committed to a vision of recip- Dixon on Kaman, Lily Storm & Dennis Demakos on vocals rocity and strong collaboration between university and non- 8. Yaa Reem Wadi Thaqif – Saudi song composed by Tarek university communities. Abdel Hakim made famous by Hiyam Yunis in maqam Bayati The Initiative’s priority is to create a minor in Arab and Mus- lim Ethncities and Diasporas, geared towards not only the devel- featuring Marwan Mero opment of a major, but also the revamping of the current Masters 9. Yaa Salat Ez-Zayn – Egyptian taqtuqa by Zakaria Ahmad in Ethnic Studies to effect the experiences of Arab and Muslim (1892-1962) in maqam Bayati communities. 10. Qamar luh Layal – taqtuqa in maqam Rast composed by Daoud Hussni featuring Samara For more information please contact: Arab and Muslim Ethnicities and Diasporas Initiative 11. Deer il-Qadah – traditional love song in maqam Huzam College of Ethnic Studies featuring Samara San Francisco State University Phone: (415) 405-2668 Fax: (415) 405-2573 Email: [email protected] MUSIC PROGRAM PART 2 1. Wasla in maqam Rast Featuring Aswat’s Tunisian Guest Artists Nourideen Kellal & Hatem Frikha !" Sama’i Rast composed by Tatyous Efendi (1855-1913) !" Taqsim on the Qanun by Hatem Frikha !" A set of Muwashshahat composed by Sayyid Darwish (1892-1923) starts with Ahinnu Shawqan: muwashshah on 4/4 beat (Wihda Kabira), Sihtu Wajdan: muwashshah on 7/8 beat Middle Eastern Food (Dore Hindi) & Yaa Shadi Al Alhan: muwashshah on 8/4 beat (Masmoudi) The Best Falafel in Town! !" Hayrana Leh – taqtuqa in maqam rast composed Serving the Bay Area by Daoud Hussni (1870-1937) ; starts with a taqsim on the Oud by Ala Kellal followed by a Since 1984 Mawwal by Nourideen Kellal 2. 'indama ya'ti al-masa – qasida composed by M. Abdel Two Locations to Serve You: Wahab (1907-1991) 3. Lammuni illi Gharu minni -compsoed by Hadi al-Juwayni in maqam Kurd 2115 Irving Street 4. Traditional Tunisian Songs made famous by Saliha, San Francisco, CA 94122 starts with Mrid Fani composed by Saleh El Mahdi in maqam Mazmoum, 'urDouni zouz Sbaya (unknown com- (415) 664-8210 poser) in maqam Mazmoum and Khali Baddalni (unknown composer) in maqam Muhayyer Iraq 2456 Bancroft Way 5. Samaah an-Nubah – a folk medley from Upper Egypt featuring Ling Shien Bell on Mizmar, Mark Bell on Tabl Berkeley, CA 94704 Baladi, & Samy Shumays on Egyptian Rababa (510) 845-9400 Unlike previously published books on Palestinian embroidery, this book is perhaps the first to document by origin all the different motifs used ZAWAYA is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving, on traditional costumes. promoting and presenting Arab American’s rich cultural heri- tage through music and arts. Our name “ZAWAYA” translates as “aspects” or “corners” and our mission is to celebrate and promote all aspects of our rich Arab heritage. ZAWAYA is a tax-exempt, tax-deductible organization with 501(C)3 status. ZAWAYA was established in 2003 by a group of Arabs and Americans in the Bay Area to promote the public expression of Arab art and culture. By providing a forum for exhibiting all forms of Arab culture, we strive to provide an understand- ing of this rich heritage. ZAWAYA also sponsors ASWAT, the only Bay Area Arab community choir, which has been promoting Arabic music for seven years. ZAWAYA Executive Committee: Dr. Fayeq Oweis, President Duraid Musleh, Vice-President Inas Elmashni, Secretary Board Members: Haya Shawa Benhalim Margaret Coyne Nabila Mango Maher Sabry Shahdan Shazly Dr. Lucia Volk For more information, visit our web site at www.zawaya.org ASWAT Ensemble was founded in San Francisco in January 2000. The founder, Nabila Mango, is a Palestinian American, who is tremendously dedicated and active in the Bay Area community, took the initiative to create this family for the mere love of Arabic Music. The family grew, but the motive stayed the same. It is to enjoy the music, enhance the pride in Arabic Heritage and to introduce the beauty of that heritage to all neighbors in the community. ASWAT is a community ensemble for classical and folk Arabic music. It performs Muwashshahaat (Arabic poetry, sung in the tradition of al-andalus, Spain) as well as traditional and contemporary songs from the Arab World. It features a talented group of musicians playing the Oud, Qanun, Violin, Daff, and Tabla. Over the past seven years, Aswat has achieved a professional level of competence and has made appearances in numerous colleges, universities, festivals and conferences in the Bay Area and Seattle, including the Golden Gate Science Academy.
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