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 Robert Browning Associates and Lotus Music & Dance present SIMON SHAHEEN & QANTARA with guest group THE QANTARA BERKLEE ENSEMBLESaturday, March 17, 2018 at 8:00pmTICKETS
DIRECTIONS: Trains 2, 3, 4, 5, B, D, M, N, R, & Q and the LIRR arrive at Atlantic Avenue-Barclay’s Center;
The incomparable ‘ud (lute) player and violinist Simon Shaheen, a major force in the promotion of Arab music as composer, performer, and educator, brings back to life the glorious era of Arab film music (1930s-60s) in this fascinating program. Under his direction, this concert of instrumentals and vocals is performed by some of the finest Arab artists living in the US, as well as by emerging names in Arab music. Shaheen is joined by Qantara (“arch” in Arabic), his acclaimed ensemble which features Bassam Saba (flutes), Najib Shaheen (‘ud), Naseem Elatrash (cello), Laith Sidiq (violin) and Tareq Rantisi (percussion). Appearing as special guests are members of the Qantara Berklee Ensemble.
“virtuosic sophistication” – New York Times
“Simon Shaheen may be the greatest musical ambassador from the wide world of Arabic music to the U.S.” – NPR
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 Robert Browning Associates and Lotus Music & Dance present REBETIKI ISTORIASaturday, November 18, 2017 at 8:00pmTICKETS
DIRECTIONS: Trains 2, 3, 4, 5, B, D, M, N, R, & Q and the LIRR arrive at Atlantic Avenue-Barclay’s Center;
Rebetiki Istoria (“rebetika history”) is a leading traditional group from Athens specializing in early-style rebetika, one of the oldest genres of Greek urban popular song. Often called “the Greek blues,” the music expresses the hardship and joys of everyday life and deals with such subjects as unrequited love, economic hardship, and repatriation. For 35 years, Rebetiki Istoria has been instrumental in the rebetiko revival, producing authentic and compelling rebetika songs reminiscent of the earliest stars. The ensemble features bouzouki, baglama, guitar, and voice and is led by its founder, the renowned Pavlos Vasileiou. ( Buy Tickets Here)
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Lotus Music & Dance and Robert Browning Associates present World Dance Festival: Dancing Across Cultural BordersFeaturing:
Junko Fisher Dance Co. (Okinawan Dance) Sunday November 5th 2017 at 4PMKinding Sindaw ( Filipino Tribal Dance)
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DIRECTIONS: Trains 2, 3, 4, 5, B, D, M, N, R, & Q and the LIRR arrive at Atlantic Avenue-Barclay’s Center;
The 2nd World Dance Festival: Dancing Across Cultural borders will take place over two days: Saturday, November 4th and Sunday, November 5th both shows at 4 pm at Roulette Intermedium, 509 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, NY. The event is presented by Lotus Music & Dance in partnership with Robert Browning Associates with support from the National Endowment for the Arts and the New York State Council on the Arts and features Okinawan, Tibetan, Flamenco, Korean, Filipino and Mexican dance! The first day of this global gathering features the graceful folk dances and elegant classical dances that reflect the rich culture of Okinawa, Japan’s southernmost archipelago, performed by acclaimed Okinawan-born and Tokyo-trained dancer Junko Fisher and company; the lively and acrobatic Tibetan Ral-pa dance as well as the ritual masked opera dance (Ngonpoa Ringa) performed by graduates of the Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts in Dharamsala; and soulful flamenco with the ensemble of Sol La Argentinita, featuring Xianinx Barrera.
The second day features Kinding Sindaw, New York’s stellar group dedicated to reclaiming, recreating and preserving indigenous Philippine culture and traditions particularly from the island of Mindanao; the Sounds of Korea, under the direction of Sue Yeon Park, noted master artist and recipient of the NEA National Heritage Fellowship, in an engaging repertoire that includes the mesmerizing fan dance the dazzling drums of ecstasy; and the vibrant Ballet Fiesta Mexicana Ybarra founded by Yloy Ybarra in 1999 that celebrates the rich and diverse dances of Mexico’s various regions.
Join us for a celebration of authentic world-class dance and music, crafts and meet and greet the artists. Learn about the common threads these cultures share and what makes them unique—all right here in Brooklyn!
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 Robert Browning Associates and Lotus Music & Dance present KEN ZUCKERMAN with NITIN MITTAFriday, October 20, 2017at 8:30pmTICKETS
Ken Zuckerman has been internationally recognized as one of the finest sarod (lute) virtuosos performing today. A disciple of the legendary Ustad Ali Akbar Khan for 37 years, he performed with Maestro Khan in numerous concerts in Europe, India, and the US. He has performed and recorded with some of India’s leading tabla (drums) players, including Swapan Chaudhuri, Zakir Hussain and Anindo Chatterjee, and has also been at the vanguard of various cultural crossover projects. For this program, he will be accompanied by the dynamic Nitin Mitta, one of the most accomplished tabla players of his generation.
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 Robert Browning Associates and Lotus Music & Dance present ROHAB ENSEMBLE with vocalist SEPIDEH RAISSADATSaturday, October 14, 2017 at 8:00pmTICKETS
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DIRECTIONS: Trains 2, 3, 4, 5, B, D, M, N, R, & Q and the LIRR arrive at Atlantic Avenue-Barclay’s Center;
The Rohab Ensemble features three acclaimed maestros from the celebrated Dastan Ensemble - Hossein Behroozinia (barbat - lute), Saeed Farajpoori (kamancheh – spike fiddle) and Behnam Samani (tombak – goblet drum) – together with Hamid Behrouzinia (tar – lute). They are joined by the entrancing vocalist Sepideh Raissadat, who started her training with Parisa and in 1999 became the first female vocalist to have a solo public performance in Iran after the 1979 revolution. Their repertoire of classical Iranian music features romantic, melancholic, and joyous pieces whose lyrics include works from the vast treasury of classical Persian poetry, including mystical (Sufi) verses of Rumi, Sa'adi and Hafez. “spectacular musicianship” – LA Times
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Please Join us for Lotus Music & Dance ShowcaseFeaturing Bharata Natyam, Odissi, Kathak, Hula and Tahitian
WHEN: Tickets
DIRECTIONS: The F Train There is a Roosevelt Island/Main St Stop on the F-Train. Get off there and walk about 5-6 blocks north to 248 Main St. (or take the free Red Bus 3 stops north.)
Learn about worldwide dance and Lotus' mission. See dance demonstrations by students and instructors. Have the opportunity to meet and speak with Lotus instructors. Participate in the Lotus Raffle for fabulous prizes. Refreshments will be served! |
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Lotus Music & Dance and Councilman Ydanis Rodriguez Invite You to The 15th Annual Drums Along the HudsonNative American and Multicultural Celebration
WHEN: Sunday, June 4th, 2017
FREE!
11AM to 6PM at Inwood Hill Park
Drummers and Dancers from Around the World, Pow Wow, Native Arts & Crafts, Environmental Tent, Story Telling, International Foods Honoring: The Children's Cultural Center of Native America and Rhonda Ross-- Singer, Songwriter, Philanthropist Featuring groups such as: Drummers and Dancers from Around the World, Pow Wow, Native Arts & Crafts, Environmental Tent, Story Telling, International Foods |
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Lotus Music & Dance and Councilman Ydanis Rodriguez Invite You to CAR FREE NYC:Earth Day Celebration
WHEN: FREE!
In Uptown Manhattan, Saint Nicholas Avenue from 181st Street - 190th Street will go car free! With thousands of people traveling through this area of our district every day, we are working with the Washington Heights Business Improvement District to plan a host of activities, programming, and events brought to the streets! One of these events will be our very own artists performing. These performances include: Native American - John Scott Richardson |
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Featuring: Kinding Sindaw (Filipino Tribal Dance) Junko Fisher (Okinawan Dance) Gorana Dance (Bulgarian) Saung Budaya (Indonesian) Tibetan Song and Dance Fiesta Mexicana
with special guests Mariachi Flor de Toloache, NYC's only all girl Mariachi Band! |
Lotus Music & Dance and Councilman Ydanis Rodriguez In Collaboration with United Palace of Cultural Arts Invite You to a Celebration of Cultural Diversity WORLD DANCE PASSPORTTRAVEL THE WORLD THROUGH DANCE
WHEN: FREE!
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LOTUS MUSIC & DANCE ONLINE SILENT AUCTION
To Benefit
15th Annual Drums Along the Hudson
A Native American and Multicultural Celebration
Our auction features fantastic items as culturally diverse as our programs, including Native American jewelry, unique artwork by international artists, books, collectibles, and several getaway vacations!
Click here to visit our auction page!
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LOTUS MUSIC & DANCE ONLINE AND SILENT AUCTION
to benefit our Arts-In-Education World Dance Passport Program
Online Bidding open 10/1 - 10/26, 12 noon
Silent Auction Cocktail Party - 10/26, 6 pm
Each year, our Lotus Master Artists bring multicultural dance and music assemblies, classes, residencies and workshops to over 5,000 students. We need your support to continue this vital programming, which furthers our mission to keep alive and accessible traditional performing arts from around the world.
Our auction features fantastic items as culturally diverse as our programs, including Native American jewelry, unique artwork by international artists, passes to the MET and other city museums, and several getaway vacations!
Click here to visit our auction page!
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Lotus Music and Dance in partnership with Robert Browning Associates are happy to present
World Dance Festival : Dancing Across Cultural Borders
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