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TIME CHANGE- Cure Salee 2009!

Safiya — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 19:09:35 GMT

This year the Cure Salee will be Monday, August 3rd (Monday of War Week, as always), but at a new time: 5:30-7:30! Please come join us and help us celebrate. Bring your supper and feast while we entertain you in the Performing Arts Pavilion!

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Reiki Tent up this year at Pennsic

dancingcat — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:26:48 GMT

Hello Dear Friends across the Known World.

My Reiki tent down by the lake, will be up and running this year due to so many people asking for help again. I will also offer level 1 and 2 classes if the need shows. I offer Angel and Oracle Reading along with Body talk and Reiki sessions. If you would like an appointment or class times, please contact me directly so we can work out the details together. I look forward to meeting and sharing in your healing.

If you have questions during Pennsic, at night you can always find me dancing with the drums around fire, ......I am the blonde with the purple highlights in the front - you can’t miss me – please do not be shy!!

Many Blessings and safe travels to you all!
Cat

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x-post: Folkloric Dance Show at Pennsic

kawakib — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 15:25:17 GMT

This is an early notice as we're still waiting on schedule confirmation -
We're looking for performers!

Sadika al Masri and I would like to host a "Folkloric Dance Show" at Pennsic this year (in the Ampitheatre or Performing Arts Tent). Our hope is to stimulate more interest in historic representations of dance.

We're hoping that in addition to traditional Middle Eastern folkloric dances like Tunisian, Debke, Oulid Nail, Ghawazee, Tahktib, there’ll also be performers from other cultures - Japanese, Indian, Central Asian, etc.

True to the SCA ideal, a “reasonable attempt” at authentic re-creation (of garb, persona, and dance style) is expected; documentation is encouraged but not required. We WOULD like written background information on the performance so we can read it before your performance.

We're not authenticity police--modern renditions of folkloric dance is OK--we know documenting dance in period is not easy so we are relaxed about this. We're just looking for a "reasonable attempt" -

So, if you're interested in doing a performance of staged ethnic/folkloric dance from ANY non-European culture, in close approximation of SCA-period garb and style, to live OR recorded music, please contact me here or at
anthea at kawakib.com

*If you have any contact info for other cultural groups I'd appreciate it!*
Atesh

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Last day for Urban Tribal workshop early bird price! Sign up now!

narahbintdurr — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:33:50 GMT

You have until 11:59 tonight to get the early bird price for the July 11th Urban Tribal Dance Company workshop in Morgantown, WV! $70 until 11:59 pm tonight and then the price goes up. $85 from July 1st on. Get it while it lasts!
We're so excited to have these innovative and amazingly talented dancers here! Be sure to check them out online: www.urbantribaldance.com www.youtube.com/urbantribal

Heather's such a fabulous teacher that though it is advanced material, she can make it accessible to beginners!!

Sign up for the workshop at www.TribalBellyDance.net/workshops

Also, on sale now for the in advanced price are tickets to the Hips Around the World show that evening! From traditional to modern, each performance has it's own unique flavor and beauty. Headlined by Urban Tribal, also see local and regional dancers and musicians. $12 ahead of time, $15 the day of the show. Pick up at the MAC, Slight Indulgences on Collins Ferry Rd. or online at www.shop.mtpocketstheatre.com

More info at www.TribalBellyDance.net/performances

Both events are at the Monongalia Arts Center (MAC), 107 High St. Morgantown.

Experience culture, support the arts, and enjoy incredible entertainment. Spread the word!!

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Ladies LesBiStrtTrans Tea @ Pennsic XXXVIII

Shentaur — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 15:39:19 GMT

WHEN? Monday, August 3rd
WHERE? The party is located at the Black Pearl Tavern on Tours in B08
THEME? A Midsummer Night's Dream… What do you dream of when its hot?
OTHER? Basically if you identify as a woman you are welcome.
The tea starts at 8:30pm and goes until the last lady has been escorted home. We will have entertainment as well as alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and munchies.

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Cure Salee 2009

Safiya — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 20:40:45 GMT

Yes, in response to some questions we've gotten, the Cure Salee will be happening this year, but due to some delays in the performing arts tent coordination, we'll be waiting a little while longer to make any announcements...
Looking forward to seeing you all at the show!
-Zimra & Safiya

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Northern Oasis Hafla- Jan. 24th 09

Safiya — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 17:13:59 GMT

Hey, for those of you in/near Ontario, or who like to travel, we're having our winter Northern Oasis Hafla this month, on Saturday, January 24th. A lot of our local bellydance and music community comes out, "mundane" and SCA, and we get friends from Pittsburgh and other areas coming up regularly as well. This is basically a kitchen party, ME style, at our house- we play music and dance all night, or at least until the last musician falls asleep. Northern Oasis haflas have been happening semi-regularly for about the last 12 years in various locations in and around Kitchener, hosted by Nott. So if you're missing Pennsic and looking for a chance to dance and play music with like-minded friends, come on out:-)

Original announcement below:

The Northern Oasis Hafla rides again!

Bring your instruments and your favorite hip belts or scarves, and
come over to our place to shimmy and play music all night long with
friends! We'll have tasty middle eastern snackage and our usual
homemade chai, and lots of room to dance, play music, or just lounge
and show off your jewelry:-)

When: Saturday, January 24th, 2009, beginning at 7pm
Where: Safiya & Nott's, Kitchener, Ontario (write to me if you want details/directions)

Coming from afar? Crash space available (let us know in advance, if possible- we do have several out-of-town guests coming already). Children, friends, partners welcome! Send me mail on tribe if you have questions... who knows, I might be able to answer them:)

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Early Bird for Mezmer Society: Ends Halloween!

mariahamer — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 21:03:19 GMT

Mezmer Society Workshop Earlybird ends Oct 31st!!!!

www.zafiradance.com/mezmer.html

plus we have a kick ass line up for the show, our third installment of....

Vaudeville Carnival (trois)
Rex Theater
Sat Nov. 29
8 pm
$10/ 15 Advance/ Door
*UNDER 21 MUST BRING A REAL PARENT!

w/
Mezmer Society NC (luscious cabaret & balkan ruckus)
Mavi of Romka DC (haunting Kali dance)
Belladonna and Kendra DC (gender bending drag theater)
Mr. Arm of the Secret Society of Odd Acquisitions PA (house-of-wonders sculpture and photography)
Mizz. Phat Mandee with her Phabulous voice
Mr. Buddy Nutt , the one man band- will be bringing back his musical saw
and of your hostesses Zafira PA (with some new performances for our fellow Yinzers)

www.zafiradance.com/mezmer.html

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Known World Dance Symposium 2009

Safiya — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 03:16:46 GMT

I'm happy to announce that the Known World Dance Symposium, a fabulous event that takes place every other year in places all over the "Known World" (it's been in various US locations, as well as the Australian continent!), will be held in the Kingdom of Ealdormere (Hamilton, Ontario, Canada) from July 2nd-5th, 2009. This event focuses on dance, and to a lesser extent music, of the Middle Ages, and is packed with fabulous classes on actual dances, theory, history, along with opportunities to dance all night long, and generally geek out with people who are passionate about dancing!
There will be a focus on both European and Middle Eastern styles of dance, with classes during the days and haflas at night. We are currently in the process of looking for teachers for dance and music tracks. If you're interested in teaching Middle Eastern dance, performing, helping out, playing music, teaching music or coming out and learning and partying with us, please contact me or Lord Darius (info below) for more information! We'd love to see you in Ealdormere next July!

Please see the flyer below for more information & feel free to contact me with any questions or to get involved!
-Safiya
coordinator of the Middle Eastern Program

Start Planning Now….
You Don’t Want to Miss It…
Pack your dancing shoes and your passport…

Ealdormere will Proudly Host

Known World Dance Symposium 2009
July 2 to 5, 2009

At McMaster University, Hamilton in Canada!

KWDSvii.org

Check the web site for more details as they evolve.

You can also contact Lord Darius the Dancer at: KWDSvii@gmail.com

Or by phoning 1-877-384-4938 it’s toll free!

European Dance Classes, Music Classes, Middle Eastern Dance Classes,

Theory and Discussions too

Where in the Known World is Hamilton?

Only 45 minutes west of the Big City of Toronto,
1hour and 20 minutes west of Buffalo New York,
3 hours east of Detroit Michigan
4 hours north from Pennsic!

Where would I stay?
McMaster University Residence Space will be available

Visitors Inn, on Main St. West in Hamilton is only a 5 min drive from the event site.

Hamilton Inn, also on Main St. West is very close too.

Or make a new friend and crash with a local.

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Photo Thread

jayawronghand — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 02:38:31 GMT

If you go to Flickr and search "Cure Sallee" you get some of the most lovely photos I've ever seen by a woman named Shell. They are breathtakingly gorgeous photos that really capture the amazing colors and textures of the evening.

If you spell it differently, you get some very cool Wadobe photos of the "original" as well...

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Cure Sallee 09

narahbintdurr — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 19:45:50 GMT

not sure if anyone's volunteered to be coordinator for the _next_ Cure Sallee, but whoever it ends up being, I'd love to perform in the next one. I've not been able to for one reason or another for the last few, but think that next time, there should not be any reason I wouldn't be able to. It was such a great atmosphere the first time I performed in it, I'm looking forward to doing that again!

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Pennsic 37 Pictures

Caelius — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 20:48:59 GMT

Just posted most of the dance pictures that I got this year to the group. Enjoy.

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I am Salee - please tell me more about this Tribe

Salee — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:56:36 GMT

hello my Friends
I am Salee Slight and i have just come across this website and I would be blessed if you could help me to understand what
Cure Salee is all about

as I am Salee Slight - Pain Relief Expert, HypnoTherapist and Yoga Teacher
and I help people to Cure themselves

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the real Cure Salee

Safiya — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 02:01:56 GMT

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQJ5fHrce6o
click on the poster's profile for parts 2 & 3.

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Thank you Kamille!

zimra — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 15:01:41 GMT

Thank you Kamille, for putting on a wonderful show this year! I never cease to be amazed at how wonderfully the show comes together, and what an awesome caliber of musicians and performers we have. Kudos to the Purple Princess! :-)

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Cure Salee 2008

alluringshadows — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 01:59:23 GMT

When? Who? How do I sign up? I heard it was Monday night of the second week? :D

Who's out there that's performing?

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newbies this year!

sarah — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 16:51:34 GMT

khaled and i will be able to finally attend pennsic this year!

aside from cure sallee and the expo, what should we absolutely NOT miss? we're trying to figure out what days we can make it, since we won't be able to do the full two weeks.

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Background Info for Cure 2008

kamille — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 20:05:46 GMT

Hello Folks,

Here's some updated information for you- BTW you slackers, I posted that I was the coordinator last Fall!!!! It's only a half dozen posts down the list still! Sheeesh.

Sadly Tribal Quest was cancelled :(. So I will be there the whole time of Pennsic. I'll also be Princess, but hopefully that will be negligible.

We are on at 9:30 on Monday night in the PA tent. We will be starting right at the end of someone else, we have no downtime to set up. I sent out an email to the performers off tribe, if you didn't get it please contact me.

I would like to set up a rehearsal for us either Sunday afternoon or Monday afternoon.

Cheers!
Kamiilah

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You out there Donnilain?

kamille — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 22:32:23 GMT

Sorry about spelling your name wrong.....

Anyway all, I saw this on you tube and it reminded me of Mr. D! He's really good, check it out!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6autbeh_tUk&mode=related&search=

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Pennsic University Teacher Registration is OPEN!!

haflagirl — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 17:29:04 GMT

If you're looking to teach a class at Pennsic this year, please go to http://www.pennsicwar.org and click on A&S, then Pennsic University. There you will find instructions and links for filling out the teacher registration forms for Pennsic U.

The submission deadline is May 2, so don't miss it!! I know there are many talented teachers out there!!

I'm not on the SCA drumming/music lists so anyone who wants to help me spread the word, please repost this!!

Your friendly neighborhood Middle-Eastern Class Coordinator--Mihri

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Next Year

kamille — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 09:38:49 GMT

Hey ho!
This is directed toward those returnees of the Salee....
I'm the person.... um..... coordinator? This year.....
I just wanted to let you all know that it turns out I am teaching at Tribal Quest, so I really must go to it! So I will be getting to Pennsic mere hours before the Cure Salee again this year.

Do you all feel I can still coordinate? Does someone else want to, and I'll take next year? Or does someone want to be my right hand person to do whatever you have to do once we get to war?

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Gypsy Show in Pittsburgh... w/ Olivia of Zafira Wed. 9/12/07

oliviakiss — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 02:34:04 GMT

Come to Belvedere's in Lawrenceville for a night of sultry gypsy music and dance with:
Ana-Vey (Gypsy Jazz)
E Muzeki (Turkish & Greek gypsy grooves)
and Olivia of Zafira Dance Co. with her saucy moves!

Belvedere's
41st & Butler St
8 PM
$7

www.zafiradance.com
www.emuzeki.com
www.myspace.com/ana-veyband

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What a great show!!!

Ziah — Sat, 11 Aug 2007 23:00:39 GMT

Thanks so much to all my friends who joined me on stage last Monday! It was a great evening! We have hopefully captured it on video and will make it available to the performers (it will be up to each induvidual performer as to whether it gets distributed or put on YouTube). We had a great audience who came up to us all week telling us how much they enjoyed the show and how special it was to see such an amazing variety of music and dance all on one stage.

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Photos Uploaded

Tue, 14 Aug 2007 21:58:01 GMT

Check 'em out :-)

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Zafira Cure Sallee YouTube footage!

mariahamer — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 00:52:44 GMT

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKGv3rBNmrQ

Thanks for playing for us, it was awesome!!!
thanks for videoing and posting cat!

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Pictures?

Barbara — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 16:44:34 GMT

All the performers, dancers and musicians, were wonderful as always. My only regret is that all the pictures I took came out horrible. (Darned old camera is bad at motion.) Did anyone get any good pictures this year? If so, please share, I beg you!

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Cure Sallee 2007!

Ziah — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 02:52:35 GMT

In North Africa, the Cure Sallee is when nomads come together during the summer months for the "salt cure" or gathering of salt from briny ponds. It is a time for disparate tribes to come together from around the Known World to share their traditions of music and dance. Join us for a Middle Eastern music and dance show of friends, music, and excitement.
At the Performing Arts Pavilion located at the corner of Kurdson Way and Chandler's Road, Monday of War Week, Aug 6th, 9-10:30pm

Khafif Music and Dance - Aelthelmearc (PA)
Zakiyyah Ayagachin Al Sharq - East Kingdom (NY)
Nevik - Middle Kingdom (OH)
Zafira - Aelthelmearc (PA)
Denys - Atlantia (SC)
Zimra - Middle Kingdom (OH)
Valizan - Ealdormere (ON. CA)
Kassar -East Kingdom (NY)& Aelthelmearc (PA)
Kamille - West Kingdom (CA)
Asim - Atlantia (NC)
Blue Lotus Tribe - Middle Kingdom (IL)
Majida and Tshaya of Awalim - Meridies (GA)
Seabhac - Atlantia (MD)
Masmoodi and the Naughty Nomads - Meridies (AL)

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Music at the Show

Swabere — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 02:04:42 GMT

For those of you who don't know and wanted to dance to my Sitar at the Cure Sallee

I am sorry to say I will not be going to Pennsic this year. I just need a recoup year to recharge my batteries.

Before you send me an email trying to talk me out of it please know this:

1. This is NOT because of another person or group of people
2. I am not pregnant
3. I am not angry or sad
4. Going for only a few days will be just as stressful as going for 2 weeks (to me)
5. I am going to pre register in case I freak out and HAVE to go.
6. I will miss you all greatly
7. I plan on going next year

Hope this doesn't put too many people out.
Swabere

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Zafira's Pennsic Calender!

mariahamer — Sun, 22 Jul 2007 14:22:32 GMT

Totally off of subject.... so ifin ya wanna delete the thread, I'm cool wit dat! Lookin fwd to hangin out with you all!!!

Yay! One of our most favorite places to dance, Pennsic Wars!
Here's what we'll be doing on our vacation...

*Monday, July 30, 7pm - with Raqy & the Cavemen! http://www.raquy.com/
At The Pennsic Amphitheater.... it is located just off Bow Road, near the bathhouse

* Monday, August 5th, 1-4... the Middle Eastern Dance Expo!
At the Performing Arts Pavilion located at the corner of Kurdson Way and Chandler's Road

*Monday, Aug 5th 9-10:30PM.... Cure Sallee http://curesallee.tribe.net/
In North Africa, the Cure Sallee is when nomads come together during the summer months for the "salt cure" or gathering of salt from briny ponds. It is a time for disparate tribes to come together from around the Known World to share their traditions of music and dance. Join us for a Middle Eastern music and dance show of friends, music, and excitement.
At the Performing Arts Pavilion located at the corner of Kurdson Way and Chandler's Road

*Wednesday, August 8th 11-12PM.... Maria(Oola) teaches an always evolving BellyDance Bootcamp!
For any of you who know that bellydance isn't just as simple as wigglin' yer hips, this class is for you! We will cover DRILLS, DRILLS and MORE DRILLS! Posture, arms, layering, and a brief warm up and cool down... be prepared to sweat, so bring water!
at the Middle Eastern Dance Pavilion

***KEEP your Eyes and Ears open because Olivia will be teaching another class "OFF the BOOKS"! Time and PLace has not been determined, but be ready cuz it'll knock you bloomers off!*******

For all Pennsic Info just go to http://www.pennsicwar.org/
or go to our websiteat http://www.zafiradance.com
http://www.zafira.tribe.net
http://www.myspace.com/zafiradancecompany

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I will be posting the performers soon....

Ziah — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 03:46:45 GMT

Stay tuned!

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Date, Time & Location?

Safiya — Mon, 25 Jun 2007 18:01:49 GMT

What's the official date, time and location for the Cure Salee this year?
Thanks-
-S-

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Pennsic Class Schedule is UP!!

haflagirl — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 14:22:31 GMT

Posting for Master Asim... please feel free to post to your Kingdom lists and wherever else this information will be useful. Thanks!!

By the way, this year's Middle-Eastern Dance Expo has been moved to Monday, so all of you with Tuesday classes, don't panic! ;-)

Merhaba!

The initial class schedule for Pennsic University is now online! We'll be adding updates and corrections as we go, as per usual; what's online now reflects the information that will be in the Pennsic Booklet itself. Please feel free to start planning your Pennsic leaning now. :)

And if you think you'll have a couple of hours, feel free to offer to help us out at A&S Point! We're always in need of a few folks to help teachers and students have that much the better of a Pennsic.

Offers to help, Corrections, and Questions may, of course, be directed to me, Master Asim. Also feel free to pass the word about both class postings and volunteering to whatever lists or persons you see fit.

Thanks to the people who are aiding me this year, and thank you to all of you who teach and attend!

-----Asim, Pennsic Chancellor for Pennsic War XXXVI

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No Hafla at Orluk Oasis at Pennsic

Neefa — Fri, 11 May 2007 01:11:10 GMT

Hi friends!
I just wanted to put the word out, so folks will be able to plan. We won't be throwing our usual open hafla at the Orluk Oasis on the Tuesday evening of War week (August 7th). With the problems of overcrowding, road traffic, coupled with late night personality conflicts, we've decided to take the year off so we can plan how to do it better in years to come.
Thanks for your understanding, and please let others know.
Neefa bint Durr of the Orluk Oasis

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ahem VIDEO??

kamille — Thu, 22 Feb 2007 09:40:54 GMT

Ok..... I've waited and been patient......
And I've learned from my son what works....

WHO HAS A VIDEO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Cure Sallee in history & now

Onca — Sun, 14 Jan 2007 05:25:04 GMT

hey all, I wish to take this time to express my initial vision for the Cure Sallee in the hopes it will help shape the future of this great event.

As with many of the independantly produced shows at Pennsic and elsewhere, the Cure Sallee was intended to be a professional presentation by a finite number of people with common ground. The five groups initially approached about the project were united in being
professional, Tribal Dance companies, with familiarity in working with live music, and to a broad extent , with each other.
Those first groups that I originally asked to participate in creating this annual show were Awalim, Khafif, Zafira, Blue Lotus and of course my own tribe, Baraka Mundi, along with Asim, brother to us all. Many of us have been in each other's groups, local communities, or extended families.

My motivations were partly civic and partly selfish: with so many of us having children over the past five years, it was increasingly difficult to see each other perform at War. And, I always wished I could see more than just ONE piece from my sister companies from around the Known World. I waited all year just for that 5 minutes to see how each of our companies were growing!

From this initial idea, it has evolved. Cure Sallee is always a great show, and I believe, a great gift to both the Pennsic community and to each other. Many great dancers and musicians have participated over the past few years. However, it seems to me that the initial notion of a show presented by the same group of Tribal artists working together year after year has been forgotten along the way. The name 'Cure Sallee' describes the annual coming together & cultural sharing of related nomadic tribes in North Africa. That's why we all sit on the stage together and with our children, to symbolize the history and family woven between these performing groups. It's not another dance recital, at least not to me, and was not at the outset. We do plenty of those in the mundane world.

It seems to me that the Cure Sallee has a bit of an Identity Crisis: as a direct result, we have lots of folks involved who don't know each other, confusion about who decides what, so little room onstage that we can't all really BE together as a family or safely execute our pieces, and communication/politics that get unduly complicated every year. It's certainly nobody's fault; it's just the way of things to grow, especially something as fun and successful as the Cure Sallee! Returning to the roots seems to me a good remedy.

I will continue to participate in the Cure Sallee so long as it remains an enjoyable expression of the Pennsic collaborative spirit, but I wish to advocate strongly that for 2007 we return to the formula of the original family of professional Tribal dancers, and the musicians that they wish to work with respectively, doing longer sets. I mean, can you get too much Zafira, too much live music, too many little adorable kids feeling free to celebrate with their families? And if this year is somehow stale, dull, or dreadful without the spice of other collaboraters, well, there is always 2008 to try something altogether new!

To reiterate, I say this not because we haven't had many great guest artists over the years. But I do want to see the event continue to flourish as a 'family' produced endeavor, the same as the Turku show, the Raquy show, and the worthy dance companies that have created independant events for themselves at the Performing Arts Tent. And just as the Cure Sallee is not a substitute for the Expo, but a compliment to it, I encourage everyone to continue to support these and any other NEW events that evolve in the Pennsic family. If anyone feels slighted by this, I apologize wholeheartedly. Just my 12 cents and a dash of history!

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(x-post) Folkloric show at Pennsic?

kawakib — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 16:24:36 GMT

I know we'll probably have the regular Mid-Eastern Dance Exhibition, and the Cure Sallee, but are there any plans for an all-FOLKLORIC Middle Eastern Dance show at Pennsic this year?

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Safa of Khafif in "historical" DVD

Valizan — Wed, 23 Aug 2006 16:32:37 GMT

Heya gang!

Safa of Khafif gets specific mention and a full colour picture of her beautiful self in The Gilded Serpent this month.

Shira reviews a DVD about the 1893 World Exposition and takes a strong potshot at the producers for their portrayal of women, especially dancers, in this DVD. She does, however, say nice things about Safa.

Take a gander:
http://www.gildedserpent.com/art37/ShiraWhiteCity.htm

Shira's final word: Don't get this DVD.

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Cure Sallee Video

oliviakiss — Sat, 19 Aug 2006 14:41:01 GMT

Did anyone shoot the show, I would love a copy-- ill pay repro costs and shipping.
What a great show, I love seeing how everyone's style evolves and changes. Im so honored to be a part of this music and dance community.
Thank you all so much, I came away muy inspired!
much love

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Cure Sallee Photos from Asim

asim — Tue, 12 Sep 2006 12:30:14 GMT

OK, advanced warning: My camera and I were having a Spat, so it's "visions of blurry" week for the ol' camera. *sigh*

http://www.flickr.com/photos/asim/sets/72157594279992032/

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Is it too soon?

Jasmine — Tue, 22 Aug 2006 04:08:23 GMT

I've been wanting to perform in the Cure Sallee since it began a few years ago. This year I missed the boat by a few days so I figured I should at least get the ball rolling now. To Ziah or whomever may be organizing Cure Sallee 2007...can I be in it this time?

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Moderator switch

haflagirl — Wed, 23 Aug 2006 15:30:23 GMT

HI all! I have given up the reins of this tribe and switched it over to Ziah, our organizer for Cure Sallee '07.

Ziah, I know you'll do a great job!!

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Thanks, everyone

haflagirl — Sun, 20 Aug 2006 02:08:35 GMT

I just wanted to give a shout out to all the dancers, musicians, and Asim (our one-man decorating team) for making the Cure Sallee possible. I thought everyone did a wonderful job and I can't wait until next year!

However, I'd like to pass the organization of it on to someone else next year. I've agreed to be on the team of organizers for the Middle-Eastern class track at Pennsic and that's enough for me to deal with, especially being a mommy.

Who's next?

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Thanks for making me feel welcome!

Kittarina — Mon, 21 Aug 2006 03:31:51 GMT

It was my first year dancing in the Cure Salle and I had such a GREAT time. It is a bit intimidating coming into a show where all the dancers kick major ass but everyone was super supprotive and made me feel right at home! Thanks to everyone for such an amazing experience. :) I am honored to have been able to share the stage with such talented dancers and musicians! Thanks again.

Smoochies,
Kittarina

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Beautiful...

inaya — Wed, 16 Aug 2006 14:44:05 GMT

Thank you all for an amazing Cure Sallee! It was inspiring and beautiful... always one of the high points at Pennsic for me!

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Still want to waitress at YIV? Ask Andrew!

Jasmine — Thu, 03 Aug 2006 19:29:24 GMT

The schedule is out of my hands now. If you're still interested, please contact Andrew at andrew@yourinnervagabond.com or approach him at Pennsic at the YIV tent for available shifts.

Jasmine

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Need drum support?

Tue, 25 Jul 2006 12:28:18 GMT

I am fortunate enough to be able to attend the Dance Expo & Cure Sallee this year. If anyone needs addtional drums or percussion support, I would be glad to help out. :-)

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Limited Waitressing Spots left at Your Inner Vagabond!

Jasmine — Tue, 25 Jul 2006 03:26:25 GMT

Hey everyone, we still have a few shifts left if you still want to get in on it! Each shift is four hours so choose wisely! Email me at jquintan@depaul.edu if you find a time slot you want. Just to give you fair warning, it's first come first serve on these! Again, EMAIL ME, don't leave a message here or I may not get it in time!

Jasmine

P.S. I also tried to note some of the major events/parties going on around the times available (even though I know I've missed a lot of them) so keep your event/party schedule in mind when choosing your shifts!

Sunday Aug 6
8:30pm-12:30am

Monday Aug 7
8:30pm-12:30am
10:30pm-2:30am

Tuesday Aug 8
10:30pm-2:30am

Saturday Aug 12 (Vlad's Slave Auction is this night)
7:30-11:30pm
10:30pm-2:30am (2 slots available at this time)

Sunday Aug 13
7:30-11:30pm
11:30pm-3:30am

Monday Aug 14 (Cure Sallee is this night)
7:30-11:30pm

Tuesday Aug 15 (Middle Eastern Dance Expo is this day)
11:30am-3:30pm
3:30-7:30pm
6:30-10:30pm
7:30-11:30pm

Wednesday Aug 16 (Midnight Madness, MWOP, Ladies' Night happening this night)
6:30-10:30pm
7:30-11:30pm
9:30pm-1:30am
10:30pm-2:30am
11:30pm-3:30am

Thursday Aug 17
3:30-7:30pm
7:30-11:30pm
10:30pm-2:30am

Friday Aug 18
3:30-7:30pm
7:30-11:30pm
9:30pm-1:30am
10:30pm-2:30am
11:30pm-3:30am

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Cure Sallee lineup info....

haflagirl — Fri, 21 Jul 2006 21:07:46 GMT

This went out as an email to everyone as well. Please respond either here or there (dancers, I mean).

Actually, I don't *have* the lineup info because I don't have everyone's show info yet. I need to hear from Donnallain, Kamfa, Seabhaec, and Zimra with the following info:

* Your music choice
* Whether you're using the "house band," Baraka Mundi, or Swabere and/or Kazuki. Please make sure you've also contacted your chosen musicans with your song choices.
* Props you'll be using, if any
* Tempo of your music
* How many of you will be onstage

Dancers who have turned in your info, please double check it below and email me with any changes that need to be made or any info you're missing. If there are question marks by any of your answers, it means I'm not sure if my info is right. Please confirm. This list does not indicate the order of performances, it's just the order I have you on my notes sheet. Here is what I have so far:

Blue Lotus Tribe
Song: Lesge by CS Band
Props: Skirts
Tempo: Slow to fast
Dancers: 3

Khafif
Song: Fire Dance by CS Band
Props: None
Tempo: Fast
Dancers: 4??

Narah & Jala
Song: Purple by Baraka Mundi
Props: None
Tempo: Fast??
Dancers: 2

Valizan
Song: Hebina by CS Band
Props: None
Tempo: Med/Fast
Dancers: 1

Samira
Song: Shashkin by CS Band
Props: Cane/stick
Tempo: Med/Fast
Dancers: 1

Zafira
Song: Improv by Swabere & Kazuki
Props: None
Tempo: ????
Dancers: ????

Kamille
Song: Improv by Swabere & Kazuki??
Props: Fan??
Tempo: ????
Dancers: 1

Awalim
Song: Rushnista/Laz by CS Band
Props: None
Tempo: Fast
Dancers: 2

Baraka Mundi
Song: ???? by Baraka Mundi
Props: Swords
Tempo: Slow??
Dancers: 6

Atesh
Song: Improv beledi/taxim by CS Band
Props: none
Tempo: ????
Dancers: 1

Kittarina
Song: Bir Ates
Props: sword
Tempo: slow
Dancers: 1

Also, I won't be doing very lengthy introductions for each performer, but if you could supply me with basic info such as your location in the country and kingdom (hey, it's an SCA thing after all), that would be good. If there's anything else you think really NEEDS to be said about your performance, let me know and I'll try to fit it in.

I want to have this all done and ready to mail out by Aug 1, so the sooner you can get me the info the better. I can't guarantee I'll include those who can't get their info in as a part of this show. I hope you understand.

Christina/Mihri

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Cure Salee Poster

Safiya — Fri, 21 Jul 2006 03:04:42 GMT

I've just posted this year's Cure Salee poster. Printed copies will be hung up all around Pennsic to advertise the show, as per usual. This year's flyer features color, so we'll see how that stands up to any rain (hopefully many will be posted under shelter, but that's never entirely possible).

Here's to another wonderful evening of music and dance with friends!
-Safiya

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music

liam — Sun, 16 Jul 2006 22:44:13 GMT

clair and jas
do you know who the musicians are for the cure sallee
I heard a rumor carmine was not doing it
onca told me I should contact you
I hope this works

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YIV is back! And we need waitstaff!

Jasmine — Tue, 06 Jun 2006 16:09:37 GMT

With all the support coming from the Pennsic fanbase, they're coming back after the fire!

I'm Jasmine aka Yasmeen, and I worked at Your Inner Vagabond last year as a waitress. Andrew and AJ have asked me to help them find a waitstaff for this coming Pennsic. So here's the info -- feel free to pass it on to anyone you think may be interested.

Your Inner Vagabond, the famously popular Turkish coffee house, is looking for people who want to wait on our wonderful customers. That means you will take orders, serve mouthwatering drinks and pastries, clear tables, auction off drinks and keep our clientele happy with quick, reliable service with a smile. You'll even get to sample some of the goods!

I love working with AJ and Andrew. They are definitely some of the laidback yet hardest working people at Pennsic. As soon as last year ended, I told them that I'd be back for more this year! The atmosphere at YIV is defintely relaxed and even at our busiest hours, we waitstaff manage to have a lot of fun.

You will listen to wonderful music while you work, and probably dance around a bit. The working conditions are pleasant, the pay is competitive. Plus, you get to work with...me! *grin*

The shop is open from late morning (around 10 or 11) to about 1am during the whole of Pennsic's run (hours are subject to change). All shifts are available, and we especially need people in the evening-to-close hours, as those are our busiest hours. If you are interested, please contact me with the days you plan to be at Pennsic and when you are available to work (afternoons, evenings, or late shift).

Email me at: Jasmine@yourinnervagabond.com if you're interested!

Can't wait to see you all this year!

*P.S. Thanks Neha for the layout =)

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And what time is it?

kawakib — Wed, 28 Jun 2006 16:06:57 GMT

another basic question from Atesh....

got a couple of friends planning a Beginner's Social that day so they don't want to conflict...

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Deadlines

haflagirl — Wed, 03 May 2006 15:09:45 GMT

Okay, can I be a real meanie and say that we MUST have your performance info by June 1? I think I can!!

What I need to know is:
Song choice and/or musician choice (if you're improv'ing with a musician, indicate that as well)
General tempo of your piece... and if it changes tempo
Any props you'll be using
Mood/style of your piece
How many dancers you anticipate having onstage

I have song choices from a few of you, but not much else. In order to create a the most varietous show order, the rest of the info will be wildly useful. Please get the info to me by the end of the month.

I'll be sending an email to the same effect very soon.

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What day is it?

kawakib — Wed, 21 Jun 2006 15:43:45 GMT

Sorry, I forgot...
(not today, I mean the Cure Sallee)

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Initial Song List for Dancers to Pick From

carmineguida — Mon, 27 Feb 2006 19:30:30 GMT

Greetings all...
Here is the initial song list for dacers to pick from...
There are over 50 songs listed... there are Arabic and Turkish songs (and others) songs with different time signatures, fast songs, slow songs, veil songs, entrance songs, exit songs, cabaret songs, pennsic top songs, etc.

Keep in mind, you are also welcome to ask any musician to do a taksim (solo), drum solo. Just dance to random stuff ontop of a particular rhythm, etc. I specifically picked musicians who are familiar with playing for dancers and familiar with the music style.

These are songs we have access to sheet music for, I can also let you know who'se recording we are most basing our version off of, etc.

Here is the list...
Adio Querida
Al Ataba Ghazzaz
Ayazein/Muhabbet
Aziza
Beyoglunda Gezersin
Bir Ates Ver
Bir Demet
Cokterme
Dance of Tamr Agha
Dere Geylior
El Henna
Erev Shel Shoshanim
Fakkaruni
Fire Dance
Garoon Garoon
Habibi Eini
Hadouni Hadouni
Hebbina
Hijaz Baladi
Hijaz Dolap
Hijaz Mandira
Hijaz Oyun Havasi
Hijazkar Oyun Havasi
Ipek Siyah Mantolu
Istemem Babacim
La Rosa Enflorece
Lamma Bada
Lailet Hob
Laz
Leyla
Ma Ali Wi Oultilou
Makedonska Devojce
Manavu
Mastika
Mastoom Mastoom
Mavi Mavi
Mevlana
Misirlou
Mona
More Sokol Pije
Nadya
Nahawand Beledi
Nassam Alayna
Nihavent Longa
Nihavent Oriental
Norits Karoon Yegav
Nubar Nubar
Obechumpte
Oy Oy Eminem
Rompi Rompi
Rumelaj
Sala Sala
Samra Ya Samra
Shashkin (Ya Ein Mawlatin)
Shatti Ya Dinya
Shanaz Longa
Siseler
Tafta Hindi
Tamr al-hinna
Toutah
Uskudara
Ya Rayah
Ya Sitti Ya Kityarah
Yeshilem
Youria
Zeina

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a few new pics on Baraka Mundi's tribe

Onca — Fri, 26 May 2006 05:18:37 GMT

...I just posted a few goofy (shocking I know) pics from our recent stints at the TN Renn faire - no pics of Jen up, yet. At least you can begin to see my swelling outline. Yah that's right you all get to drink for me this year again.
PS Baraka Mundi was planning to dance to 'Purple' too - hmmm; Narah, do you have a second choice in mind?

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Dancers for 2006

haflagirl — Mon, 06 Feb 2006 05:58:53 GMT

Hi all! Seeing Carmine post has reminded me that I should too. The organization of the dancers for Cure Sallee has been passed on to me.. so... hi.

I guess I should start with asking who wants to dance this year. We may have to make some changes, based on how many performers we end up with, but let me start with the ol' roll call.

I'll put in some of my other ideas later.. I'm way too tired right now!

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Music Choices/Band

j_a_s — Tue, 07 Mar 2006 04:27:14 GMT

[I'll try to follow this up with an email to the dancers/troupes too]

Please let me know about your preferred music for the Cure Sallee;
if you like something on the previously posted list, or want something else
altogether please let me know. I can't promise we'll be able to play *anything*
anyone asks for, but we'll try to be accomodating.

Several folks have let me know they are planning to play;
including the illustrious "Sitar-guy" Joe, Denys, and the Baraka Mundi
guys. So if you are familar with arrangements or compositions that
you've heard them play.. those could be options as well.

-Jas

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2006 line-up set in stone :)

safadancer — Mon, 10 Apr 2006 16:54:39 GMT

Just so the folks posting in other threads know: the line-up for Cure Salee 2006 is already set, both dancers and musicians. If you are interested in performing at Cure Salee 2007, feel free to talk to Christina, or come say hi sometime at Pennsic.

Dancers: Let this be a reminder that you should probably tell Christina and Jas what music you want. :)

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new dancer- can I play?

Nina — Fri, 10 Feb 2006 13:28:20 GMT

Hi all!
How is cure sallee set up? I would like to offer my services. I do Sufi and Andalusian poetry as well as dance- spinning with double veils is a specialty. Or I would love to perform the piece from Ali Baba where Morgiana dances with the dagger and runs the thief through at the end of her dance, but let's stretch that dagger into a sword. Here is my webpage for the mundane world of dance (oh, sigh, so mundane) in case you are trying to figure out if you know me.
http://www.partypop.com/Vendors/4087032.htm

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Dancers and Songs

haflagirl — Wed, 08 Mar 2006 15:21:52 GMT

Okay, just to keep it all clean, dancers, please post your music requests here. What I need to know is:

Your name/troupe name
Song choice
Mood/tempo of the music
Musician (if doing improv with a specific someone)
Props, if any
Style (persian, saiidi, turkish folk, tribal, etc)

The sooner Jas and I get this info the better, okay? Thanks
Oh, and please limit this thread to performer info, lest it get all mucked up and lost.

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Sorry..but...

carmineguida — Fri, 03 Mar 2006 02:22:28 GMT

I will not be organizing the band or playing in the Cure Sallee...

I'd rather keep the discussion about it not on this board, you're welcome to contact me at carmine@carmine.com

Yours in Music,
Carmine

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Dancer list and information

haflagirl — Tue, 28 Feb 2006 14:45:35 GMT

Hi all! I've compiled the list of dancers for Cure Sallee 2006. Unfortunately, I couldn't fit everyone into the program (we do only have two hours), but I was able to add a few new folks. I have not heard from Kamfa or Shakra. If any of you are in regular contact with him, can you please get the message to them that they need to get in touch with me PRONTO if they want to be included? Thanks.

Troupes:
Khafif
Zafira
Rockabelly
Kassar
Awalim
Baraka Mundi
Blue Lotus Tribe

Soloists:
Valizan
Narah
Asim
Samira
Donnaillain
Seabheac
Zimra
Kittarina
Atesh

Now, with so many dancers and so little time (really!!), we need to be pretty strict in imposing time limits onstage. Each troupe will have a time limit of 7 mintues and each soloist a limit of 5 mintues. Yes, I know this is live music and it's impossible to get it to the second, but Carmine and the band have agreed to keep songs within the limits and to time themselves if they are doing a drum solo or taxim. We only have two hours and lots of folks who want to dance, so please please please respect the rest of the dancers and stick to the limits (and it's not a bad thing if you come up a little short of the max time).

Carmine has already posted the list of songs here on tribe. Please have your song/taxim/whatever selected by April 1 so that the band has plenty of time to concentrate on learning the necessary music. Post your selections in THAT thread so it all stays in one place. By May 1, I'll need to know the following:

Song choice (I'll have that as I read the other thread)
Props, if any
General style/mood of dance
Number of dancers performing
Your SCA and mundane locations
Any special requests regarding your place in the show

Of course, the sooner the better on everything, but I think I've given pretty generous deadlines. I don't want to be driven crazy at the last mintue trying to come up with a show order.

Thanks everyone! I look forward to hearing from you!!

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And the Cure Sallee 2006 Ensemble is....

carmineguida — Wed, 22 Feb 2006 22:30:17 GMT

Hey Everyone!

So I have the band picked out for this year... I can't wait to put
on a fantastic show with this group of super talented people!

Carmine "Gelf" - Oud, Cumbus

Melissa - Clarinet

Melissa The Loud - Hurdy Gurdy, Fife, Mijwiz, Darbuka

Karadeniz - Kaval, Cumbus, Spoons

Zahira - Darbuka, Ney

Jas - Darabuka, Davul, Daf, Saz

Neefa - Riq, Daf

Nice!

-Carmine

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Musicians needed for Cure Sallee (Pennsic 2006)

carmineguida — Mon, 06 Feb 2006 05:46:02 GMT

Hello All,
This year the torch has been passed, and I am in charge of organizing the Cure Sallee house band...

This is an exciting task as I will need to assemble a large band of people who will never get a chance to practice (we live all over the place)....

For this to work, the band needs to know a bunch of bellydance standards, and have experience playing for dancers and in an ensemble. I am going to work up a list of songs, what maqams they are being played in. I an also let people know which recordings I am basing the version of the song off of. I can also maybe provide sheet music. (or try hard to :))

(if you've played this stuff before.. you know that different groups change the songs a bit...)

I'm looking for Melody players and Drummers.

Melody Players:
Need to know how to play the standards.... Arabic and Turkish songs. Musicians should also be familiar with Maqam and be able to take Taksims.

Drummers:
I'm looking for a doumbek player, a bass doumbek player and a riq player. Drummers need to be familiar with the songs (such as Aziza and Leilet Hob). Drummers should have experience playing in an ensemble (have played with an oud/kanun/etc. before)

If you are interested... please contact me:
carmine@carmine.com

I really want to work who is in the band before March.

Thanks!

-Carmine
www.carmine.com

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Riq Player For Pennsic 2006 Cure Sallee

carmineguida — Thu, 09 Feb 2006 18:18:28 GMT

I'm still looking for one...

-Carmine

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Arabic Wax Cylinder Collection: Online!

Tue, 14 Feb 2006 15:17:23 GMT

UCSB has a collection of recordings from circa 1900 available to stream, download, etc.

http://www.cylinders.library.ucsb.edu/search.php?queryType=@attr%201=1001&query=wx&num=1&start=151&sortBy=year&sortOrder=ia

Sorry if this has already been mentioned.

Nevik

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Songs

kamille — Sat, 30 Apr 2005 07:12:22 GMT

So, Hey! what are folks thinking about doing?

I'm thinking about 9/8 and Mastika. I seem to have 9/8 on the brain lately....

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Cure Salee 2006

safadancer — Sat, 07 Jan 2006 18:01:24 GMT

I promise that when we have anything organized, we will let you know. :) Right now, we would ask that musicians who are interested in playing contact Khafif either by sending me or Melissa a private message on Tribe or by emailing Khafif at khafif@khafif.com

Don't worry everyone. When something happens, you'll be the first to know.

posted in Cure Salee - 2 replies

So..umm... what's the plan?

carmineguida — Fri, 30 Dec 2005 16:55:09 GMT

What's the plan for the Cure Salee this year?

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Looking forward to it again already

Onca — Tue, 13 Dec 2005 19:18:18 GMT

The Baraka Munchkins are looking forward to the Cure Sallee so much this year, since we had to miss it last time. With the addition of the lovely Blue Lotus Jen/Najla/Pandora to our crew, we are even more excited to share our kooky synergy with everybody.
It seems that this year our family of musicians has grown too, so if our personal circumstances allow, we look forward to making a nice family presence not only in dance, but in music.
It is always nice to have more awesome musicians in the Pennsic family.
In fact, even the goofy and glorious Denys just graced our hafla this weekend - we were tickled pink. If we could just get him to move to Asheville....

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Pictures up on Khafif Gallery!

safadancer — Fri, 28 Oct 2005 18:50:51 GMT

Hey, folks!

There's some nice pics up in the Khafif gallery...you can see them at http://www.khafif.com/gallery/curesalee05. Viviane dite Brindeliere, kudos, whoever and wherever you are. If anyone else has pictures, send them in!

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Pics?

mariahamer — Wed, 31 Aug 2005 04:02:31 GMT

anyone got any pix of this years Cure Salee to post?
M~

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Thanks to everybody!!

safadancer — Tue, 23 Aug 2005 04:12:28 GMT

Thank you SO much everybody who performed and came. We are so happy to have such a wonderful event and offer the opportunity to hear such great music and see such great dancing! Pictures will be forthcoming from our end -- if anyone has some good ones, feel free to post them in this tribe's photo album, or post a link to your own website.

We are also currently working on getting the video for distribution, so performers can have a copy. We may have to limit it to one per group, due to reproduction costs and time, but everyone will get one. we're actually trying to reduce the whole show so it fits on one dvd and we don't need attractive box sets to mail it out in. :)

If performers could PM (or email) me their addresses, I will be more readily able to get you the disk when it is ready. Otherwise, thanks for a great show!

Claire
www.khafif.com/safadancer

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The music rocked!

kamille — Wed, 07 Sep 2005 04:46:27 GMT

I just wanted to say thank you- and to say thanks especially to the musicians!!!!!! I loved my peice!!!!!! Thank you!!!!

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Weeeeee!

carmineguida — Sun, 28 Aug 2005 13:28:02 GMT

I'm here!
I had an awesome time with you folks!

-Carmine

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meeting at Pennsic

safadancer — Thu, 04 Aug 2005 13:30:23 GMT

All performers: Meet me at 1:30 on Sunday, August 14 at the Middle Eastern tent on Runestone Hill (where the classes are) to determine line-up, etc. If you can't come, please contact me BEFORE the hour of to let me know what is going on. Remember, if you're not on my list, you're not performing.

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drum circles at Pennsic-new tribe

samirashuruk — Wed, 15 Jun 2005 17:44:54 GMT

Help us! In the interest of communicating about pro-active measures to up the quality of drum circles at Pennsic, Nevik has started a new tribe. Please come on over!
scadrummers.tribe.net

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Songs that are taken

melissaclarinetchick — Thu, 26 May 2005 19:05:02 GMT

Two Gypsies for Blue Lotus

posted in Cure Salee - 16 replies

Words to Mastika

melissaclarinetchick — Fri, 13 May 2005 18:28:56 GMT

I will email the words to Kamille. The version we are using is in the key of C (bayati) and sung by a bunch of guys, The Sultans. Hopefully it will be in most people's range. Anyone else want words?

later
melissa

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movie "Whose is this song?"

Psychedelic — Mon, 30 May 2005 16:08:23 GMT

Hi all,

I just saw the movie "Whose is this song?".

It's really cool, and is a documentary/investigation by a Bulgarian woman as she tries to find the origin of a song that many people in many cities accross the Balkans claim as their own. Most of you would know the song as "Uskadara Gideriken". In her investigation she seeks out and interviews famous old singers, composers, academics, religious personalities, movie producers, and regular and roma people in Turkey, Greece, Albania, Bosnia, Serbia, and Bulgaria. I could go on and on about this move and this song.

Instead, I'll tell you about a conversation I had after watching the movie: One of the women who was watching it with me said that she loved that song as a child here in the USA. She lived in New York city and in the early 1950's Eartha Kitt made a recording of it in Turkish, and it became popular in the USA. First I've heard of that, I'll have to research this.

Karadeniz/Denys

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Choosing songs

melissaclarinetchick — Mon, 16 May 2005 19:31:26 GMT

Well, I am glad there is an interest in the sipsi and zurna, but those instruments don't play well with others. Literally and figuratively. Swabere also plays a unique instrument. He generally plays solo. I am trying to avoid a series of solo musician pieces. I don't mind a few solos here and there, but I want the musicians to play together as much as possible.

Here is our musician lineup: Melissa, Lynette, Jas, Denys, Swabere, Liam, Thomas. (Liam and Thomas aren't 100% sure they will be at Pennsic.)

Percussion: Kazuki, Safiya, Jas, and Nott. This list may not be complete....

Once again, if you have a particular song in mind we can try to accommodate but I need to know before June 5 which special song you need. We might be able to post song samples from the list, but I'm not sure if we can.

later
melissa

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What night?

ZahiraDrum42 — Mon, 09 May 2005 04:03:44 GMT

Hey guys, what night is Cure Sallee? I heard a rumour is was Monday. My camp is having its hafla Monday night also, Andelcrag, N7 I believe. I'd like to invite you all to come over and continue the party after the show is over.

Zahira

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Music and musicians

safadancer — Sat, 07 May 2005 17:08:02 GMT

Rather than posting in the "songs" list, I thought I would just put up a notice separately. If you want to invite some other musically inclined friends to play for you, PLEASE talk to Melissa. She is coordinating music and songs. We have limited space, so it is important that we know beforehand if you are planning to invite someone for a song.

Also, at the current time, as much as we love your musicians, we're full up! Unfortunately, we can't invite people to stay for the whole show if they are performing for just your song -- we want to involve all our musicians as much as possible, of course, but our space is SO limited...

Remember, if you have a song you particularly want, or even just a rhythm or style, email Melissa (melissa_pgh@juno.com) and ask her if she can organize something for you. if you have any questions about who is playing or performing, email me or Melissa.

Claire
www.khafif.com

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Article featuring Cure Salee

Safiya — Mon, 02 May 2005 19:13:06 GMT

... the real Cure Salee, that is:) Kind of oddly written, but still some interesting tidbits about the peoples who attend the Cure Salee.

www.irinnews.org/print.asp?ReportID=37925

-S-

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the real Cure Salee

Thank you Kamille!

Cure Salee 2008

newbies this year!

Background Info for Cure 2008

You out there Donnilain?

Pennsic University Teacher Registration is OPEN!!

Next Year

Gypsy Show in Pittsburgh... w/ Olivia of Zafira Wed. 9/12/07

What a great show!!!

Photos Uploaded

Zafira Cure Sallee YouTube footage!

Pictures?

Cure Sallee 2007!

Music at the Show

Zafira's Pennsic Calender!

I will be posting the performers soon....

Date, Time & Location?

Pennsic Class Schedule is UP!!

No Hafla at Orluk Oasis at Pennsic

*ahem* VIDEO??

Cure Sallee in history & now

(x-post) Folkloric show at Pennsic?

Safa of Khafif in "historical" DVD

Cure Sallee Video

Cure Sallee Photos from Asim

Is it too soon?

Moderator switch

Thanks, everyone

Thanks for making me feel welcome!

Beautiful...

Still want to waitress at YIV? Ask Andrew!

Need drum support?

Limited Waitressing Spots left at Your Inner Vagabond!

Cure Sallee lineup info....

Cure Salee Poster

music

YIV is back! And we need waitstaff!

And what time is it?

Deadlines

What day is it?

Initial Song List for Dancers to Pick From

a few new pics on Baraka Mundi's tribe

Dancers for 2006

Music Choices/Band

2006 line-up set in stone :)

new dancer- can I play?

Dancers and Songs

Sorry..but...

Dancer list and information

And the Cure Sallee 2006 Ensemble is....

Musicians needed for Cure Sallee (Pennsic 2006)

Riq Player For Pennsic 2006 Cure Sallee

Arabic Wax Cylinder Collection: Online!

Songs

Cure Salee 2006

So..umm... what's the plan?

Looking forward to it again already

Pictures up on Khafif Gallery!

Pics?

Thanks to everybody!!

The music rocked!

Weeeeee!

meeting at Pennsic

drum circles at Pennsic-new tribe

Songs that are taken

ahem VIDEO??