opens with a taqasim . This is a complex piece with different sections , perfect for a dance troupe show featuring various dance artists . Zurna solo first , then a chorus of shouts along with percussion . 4 / 4 rhythm makes this piece great for takhteb dance for men and perhaps a cane dance for the women in a troupe . Tribal style troupes will love this piece – it reminds me of Jamilla Salimpour ’ s Bal Anat Troupe at the Rennaissance Faire in CA , USA . A good selection for a Dervish dance . Then , the piece stops and moves into a slow Chifte telli rhythm with zurna . Excellent music for a snake or sword dance with sound dynamics for slow backbends and undulating body and stomach rolls with tiny shimmies - I can see Frank Farinaro . He specializes in this form of dancing or John Compton dancing on the floor with his huge brass tray . The ending piece is Haddouni , a bright 4 / 4 maksoum led by the zurna , followed by nay and singing . An excellent piece for a dance troupe with choreography for dance and finger cymbals . Wonderful music teaches beginning students how to listen and dance to the various sections in this piece .
( 4:45 ) This recording features the beauty of Faruk ’ s zurna playing . I love the dynamic introduction with the zurna and tabla Baladi drum . Wow-what a nice 9 / 8 rhythm with Turkish style percussion . Faruk and Ibrahim sing this popular piece . Dere is the piece often heard during the Turkish cabaret shows at many a Middle East Camp in Mendocino , CA , USA . And , this is the piece that is played as the campers assemble at the dining hall , and all together , dancers and musicians dance and play as they walk down to the concert hall . This is an icon piece and truly provides the opportunity to engage together in a heart-warming camp community experience . You can hear the smile on Faruk ’ s face as he sings this piece and relates with others .
10-Emine ( 3:45 ) Dramatic Zurna call and percussion introduction . Nay and zurna in a beautiful collaboration in a piece with musical stops – where the singer and audience say “ Oye , oye – 3 claps ”. Karachi 2 / 4 rhythm with whistles and handclapping make this a perfect piece for audience participation in a Turkish restaurant , party , or concert with The Sultans .
11-Maa ’ s
Salama ( 3:58 ) Such a beautiful 6 / 8 rhythm begins with nay and percussion . Include the nay trills and then mirror them with tiny shimmies overlaying dynamic rolling undulations and waltz-like steps with arabesques . Teachers , this would be an ideal piece to teach veil dancing – with instruction to keep the veil moving dynamically . I envision dancers performing this piece with lilting movements and beautiful arms as dancers turn with traveling chasse movements .
Management : Gate Productions
MA * SHUQA MIRA MURJAN
Ma * Shuqa has known Faruk Tekbilek for many years and had the pleasure of performing and teaching a long ago dancers ’ workshop on Turkish music with Faruk . We share a beautiful history of performing together each year at Middle East Camp in Mendocino Woodlands , CA .
Ma * Shuqa Mira Murjan ( translates sweetheart of treasure ) – is an internationally recognized entertainer , belly dance school studio owner and dance coach for award winning performers . She is famous for spectacular Isis Wings performances , elegant choreographies , energetic shows , and musicality in performance with finger cymbals and her “ Elegance of Style ”.
Ma * Shuqa authors articles on Middle Eastern music and rhythms , and Raqs Sharqi Oriental dance professional performance , music , books , instructional and performance media , topics in health education , dance movement styling , and performance photography sessions .
The Ma * Shuqa Mira Murjan School of Belly Dance in Los Gatos , California , USA , opened in 1976 . Her Ma * Shuqa Method promotes unique , personalized improvised performance through technique , core body alignment and strength , and performance movement that matches the musicality of Middle Eastern music and creating performances with Taraab – emotionally connected dance .
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