Chorus Information
ASWAT Arabic Choir
Wael Kakish, Artistic Director
Information last updated: 2008-06-01
Status:
Current
Basic Information
| Description: | ASWAT is a community ensemble for classical and folk Arabic music. It performs Muwashahat (Arabic poetry, sung in the tradition of Andalusia, Spain) as well as traditional and contemporary songs from the Arab World. It features a talented group of musicians playing the Oud, Qanun, Violin, Daff, and Durbeck. " The group consists of about twenty singers and musicians from different parts of the world and welcomes anyone who is interested or even curious about Arabic music. Aswat is part of ZAWAYA, a non-profit forum that provides instruction and presentation of Arabic art, poetry, literature, and all aspects of the culture. " |
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| Web Address: | http://www.zawaya.org |
| Year Estab: | 2000 |
| Mission: | from website: It is to enjoy the music, enhance the pride in the Arabic Heritage and introduce the beauty of that heritage to all neighbors in the community. " " |
| Size: | 20 |
Categories
| Type of Music: | Ethnic/Folk |
Type of Chorus: | Mixed Adult Ethnic |
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| Rehearse City: | San Mateo | ||
| Region: | San Mateo County | ||
Chorus Contact Information
| Mailing Address: | Zawaya, 311 - 41st Ave, San Mateo, 94403 |
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| Phone: | 650-341-3697 |
| Email: | info@zawaya.org |
Other Information