The Band Schedule for Rakkasah East  2008

Djinn

Fri 9pm

Sat 1pm

Sun 6pm

Efendi

Sat 8pm

Pangia

Fri 7pm

Sat 6pm

Sun 3pm

Zikrayat

Sat 4pm

Sun 12pm

Djinn
Brooklyn's own "East Coast Tribal" style music ranging from traditional Middle Eastern to an experimental blending of traditional instruments with electronics and beat boxing.

Band Members: Carmine T. Guida - Cümbüş, Melissa "The Loud" - Hurdy Gurdy, Pete List - Human Beat Box, Brad Mack - Percussion/Noise
Email: carmine@carmine.com      Web: www.DjinnNYC.com      Phone: 212-725-9635


Pangia
Pangia plays exciting and dynamic arrangements of Egyptian, Armenian, Greek, Lebanese, Turkish and Persian dance classics as well as a varying array of original compositions. Very popular with Belly Dancers and Musicians alike.  Pangia's music is sold world wide and they have 6 cd's/& MP3s available  Be on the look out for more from this diverse and popular band.
Band Members: Pat Olson - Oud, Denise Mannion - Keyboard, Carmine T. Guida - Doumbek
Email: pangiaraks@yahoo.com      Web: www.PangiaRaks.com      Phone: 530-938-2503


Scott Wilson - Efendi
Exciting belly dance music from Turkey, Egypt, Greece, Israel, and the Middle East. Scott Wilson and his group have been playing in NYC's west village for years.

Band Members: Scott Wilson - Baglama Hydra, Jim Nordstrom - Bass Guitar, Carmine T. Guida - Doumbek, Leni Cohen - Bass Doumbek
Email: mellow111@aol.com      Web: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/efendi4 Phone: 917-846-3106


Zikrayat

Presenting an eclectic mix of the dance, classical, and folkloric repertories from the Arab world, Zikrayat breathes new life into the performance of Arabic Music.  This exciting ensemble from New York City performs rare gems from the "Golden Age" of Egyptian Cinema, along with original compositions and beloved well-known standards. Featuring a traditional 'tahkt' line-up of violin, nay, buzuq, oud, riqq, tabla, and vocals, Zikrayat is led by Arabic violinist, Sami Abu Shumays.

Email: info@zikrayatmusic.com      Web: www.zikrayatmusic.com