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Collaborations, Past Performances, and Quotes
Each member of Salaam is well versed on many instruments, both Western and traditional, giving the group the flexibility to evoke the many colors, textures, and sounds of the Middle East. Western string instruments blend with the Arabic 'oud and the Azerbaijani kemanche, while clarinet and silver flute blend with the ney. The driving rhythms of darbukkas and riqqs move the ensemble and the audience forward.
Salaam has been together since 1993, and has played with international artists including Real world and Axiom recording artists The Master Musicians of Jajouka, Ghana Dance troupe solo xylophonist Bernard Woma, Czech Republic recording artists Teagrass, and Moroccan Gnawa musician Hassan Hakmoun.
Some of Salaam's recent performances:
Genesis Festival, Chicago Cultural Center
Chicago Summer Dance Series, Grant Park, Chicago
Indianapolis International Festival
Lotus World Music and Art Festival, Bloomington, IN
Arabian Fest, Milwaukee, WI
Evanston Ethnic Art Festival, Evanston, IL
Bellermine College, Louisville, KY
Indiana State University Multicultural Mania 2000
Milikin University, Decatur, IL International Night
Purdue Turkish Student Association Annual Dinner
U. of Wisconsin at Madison Turkish Student's Association Dinner
Eastern Illinois University Ethnic Festival
Indiana University Arab Students Association Evening of Cultural Awareness
Young Audiences of Indiana
Kentucky Center for the Arts Educational Outreach Program
Chicago Children's Museum
Indianapolis Children's Museum
Residency in Ft. Wayne, IN's FAME program
Beverly Arts Center, Chicago, IL
Minnetrista Cultural Center, Muncie, IN
Opening of the IMAX film "Secrets of the Nile" at the Louisville Science Center
"Zoobilation!" at the Indianapolis Zoo
What People Are Saying About Salaam:
"...One of the best bands I've ever seen. I love a band that 'listens' to each other and plays off of each other so well! Master musicianship! -- And a hell of a lot of fun! I didn't want to stop dancing."
-Dayna Calderón, Concert Associate, Old Town School of Folk Music,
Chicago
"One of the more naturally euphonious ensembles... enchanting"
-Billboard Magazine
"Lively versions of Middle Eastern dance music... clear and not overwrought... dance aficionados have a great resource [in Raqsat Salaam]."
-Dirty Linen Folk and World Music Magazine
"Authentic, well-performed music and dance by talented professionals helped us create an authentic atmosphere for our preview events for the special exhibition Treasures From The Royal Tombs of Ur."
-Linda Lee, Coordinator of Special Events, Cleveland Museum of Art
"A testimonial to the power of musical training and band chemistry"
-Bloomington Voice
"Don't miss this wild and sensual, yet rhythmic and spiritually enlightening music... the ever exotic Salaam have built a solid reputation on top-notch musicianship and their authentic interpretations of Middle Eastern Music. Guaranteed to wake the spirit."
-Borders Book and Music National Newsletter
Additional Info
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Collaborations, Past Performances, and Quotes
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