CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

    Arabic Percussion Classes

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    Presented by Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture

    September 21-December 7, 2009


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    Hafez El Ali Kotain is an accomplished master percussionist, fluent in both Arab and Latin rhythms. Born in Venezuela of Syrian heritage, he grew up in Syria until the age of 16 years. He began playing the doumbek at the age of seven years, made his first stage performance at nine years, and went on to study with master Syrian percussionist Hady Jazan, winning the regional percussion competitions in Syria for five consecutive years. In Venezuela he studied percussion at the TMV Institute for Music in Valencia, where he also taught middle and high school students for several years a variety of percussion styles blending Arab and Latino music. Since his residency in Philadelphia, he continues playing Arab percussion, singing maqam, and performing with a variety of musicians. Hafez has taught percussion with Al-Bustan the past three years.


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      • Admission Info

        Tickets: $15 per class, for 13 classes ($190)

        Info Phone: 267-809-3668

      • Dates & Times

        Dates:
        September 21-December 7, 2009

        Times:
        6-7 pm: Beginners
        7-8 pm: Intermediate
        7:45-9 pm: Advanced

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          Currently, no accessibility information is available for this event.


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