Tabla workshops with Issam! — this Monday
A rare appearance indeed…Hosted By: George SadakWhen:
Monday Jan 29, 2007
Beginning Workshop 7:00 p.m.
Intermediate/Advanced Workshop 8:30 p.m.
Where: Northwest Guitars, 13107 N.E 20th St., Bellevue, WA 98004
How Much: $25.00 each or $45.00 for both workshops. Children $20.00 and $35.00 for both. Because of short notice, please be prepared to pay in cash at the door.
ISSAM HOUSHAN
http://www.tablabyissam.com/The union of music and movement is the essence of dance. The union of a musician and a dancer to create a seamless artistic expression of oneness between the two is the ultimate manifestation of such a union. Issam Houshan is one of the rarest of talents as that is exactly what he does. Call him the “Wassan Pharaoun,” (King of the Drum) or ‘Mr. Magic Fingers’ and you only tell the half of it. It’s his connection to the dancer that is the essence of his magic. It is a merging of egos serving a mutual and identical goal that few musicians ever master fully. Issam is now recognized as the ultimate master of this art. In the BDSS Issam has become a mentor, partner, and inspiration giving selflessly to the good of the troupe as a whole.
About the Workshops:
Beginning Workshop for Drummers–
Essential techniques & rhythms for the Tabla. This class is geared toward musicians and will cover basic techniques and drills for the tabla as well as an introduction to Middle Eastern Rhythms. All levels from novice to intermediate and advanced will benefit from Issam’s detailed teaching style. Beginning Workshop for Drummers–Essential techniques & rhythms for the Tabla. This class is geared toward musicians and will cover basic techniques and drills for the tabla as well as an introduction to Middle Eastern Rhythms. All levels from novice to intermediate and advanced will benefit from Issam’s detailed teaching style.
Beginning Workshop 7:00 p.m.
Intermediate/Advanced Workshop 8:30 p.m.
Where: Northwest Guitars, 13107 N.E 20th St., Bellevue, WA 98004
How Much: $25.00 each or $45.00 for both workshops. Children $20.00 and $35.00 for both. Because of short notice, please be prepared to pay in cash at the door.
ISSAM HOUSHAN
http://www.tablabyissam.com/The union of music and movement is the essence of dance. The union of a musician and a dancer to create a seamless artistic expression of oneness between the two is the ultimate manifestation of such a union. Issam Houshan is one of the rarest of talents as that is exactly what he does. Call him the “Wassan Pharaoun,” (King of the Drum) or ‘Mr. Magic Fingers’ and you only tell the half of it. It’s his connection to the dancer that is the essence of his magic. It is a merging of egos serving a mutual and identical goal that few musicians ever master fully. Issam is now recognized as the ultimate master of this art. In the BDSS Issam has become a mentor, partner, and inspiration giving selflessly to the good of the troupe as a whole.
Issam was born in
Syria and emigrated to the U.S. 24 years ago. He had formal music training in the Damascus Academy of Music and went on to drum for a host of Arab music stars and famous bellydancers. He is also the only remaining disciple of the legendary Arab drum master Mahmood Salahadeen. In the US he performed with Sting on the Grammys and with the Bellydance Superstars in over 400 shows in 16 countries. Issams background, training and experience have made him in huge demand for drum tutorials and workshops. He does these both on his own and in conjunction with bellydance instructors, especially Sonia.Issam is featured in the film American Bellydancer, Solos from Monte Carlo, Bellydance Superstars, 30 Days to Vegas, Behind the Shimmy and partners with Sonia on the Art of the Drum Solo instructional. His CD releases include his own Wassan Pharaoun and percussion on the Galactic Caravan albums.About the Workshops:
Beginning Workshop for Drummers–
Essential techniques & rhythms for the Tabla. This class is geared toward musicians and will cover basic techniques and drills for the tabla as well as an introduction to Middle Eastern Rhythms. All levels from novice to intermediate and advanced will benefit from Issam’s detailed teaching style. Beginning Workshop for Drummers–Essential techniques & rhythms for the Tabla. This class is geared toward musicians and will cover basic techniques and drills for the tabla as well as an introduction to Middle Eastern Rhythms. All levels from novice to intermediate and advanced will benefit from Issam’s detailed teaching style.
Intermediate/Advanced Workshop for Drummers–
Issam will teach intermediate/advanced strokes and techniques for the tabla. Issam will also teach a formula for creating drum solos for dancers. *Attendees of this workshop must possess basic drumming skills.Questions? Contact George at (206) 391-4848 or email georgesadak@themborchestra.com