Some links we like
Additional New England performers of dance and music:
- Zahira Zuhra - a beautiful dancer and Aslahan's frequent partner in crime. She also teaches beginning classes in southern New Hampshire
- Skordalia - 100 percent zesty Greek music!
- Karim Nagi Mohammed - superb percussionist
- Najmat - utterly fabulous Arabic-style dancer and dance instructor
Other New England performers:
- David DiLorenzo - Aslahan met this comedian at an event they both performed at. He is talented and very funny, and a genuinely nice guy.
Other performers worldwide:
- Turku
- Turku's violinist Farzad Farhangi (Please check out his beautiful solo album Sandstorm)
- Joe Zeytoonian and Myriam Eli of Harmonic Motion
Information about ME dance events in New England:
- Aslahan is a member of the NBDA
- Middle Eastern Dance in New England - local directory and the New England show and workshop calendar
Vendors we like:
- Anatolia Imports - lots of costumes and dance gear. Benan also has some drums from here (not to mention his favorite hat!)
- Dahlal International - CDs, videos, gorgeous costumes from Egypt and Turkey
- Saroyan Mastercrafts - Aslahan's favorite zills
- Cooperman Fife & Drum - a good site for frame drums of various types
- Earthshaking Music - a good source for drums of various styles
- White Raven - djembes and ashikos
- House of Musical Traditions - another good source for drums of various styles
- John's Music - Musical Instruments
- Mountain Rhythm - Drums of various styles
- BellyDance.org - Belly Dance DVDs, History, Photos, Events and More! Excellent quality DVDs of both performance and instruction.
Good informational sites:
- Shira - huge site, with articles and information helpful to dancers at any level
- Morocco - scholar and dancer; her articles are not to be missed
- Bhuz - articles, an international directory, and lively discussion forums
Mailing lists:
- Goblet Drumming Group on Yahoo! Groups - A Yahoo! Group dedicated to goblet-shaped drums of all kinds and origins
- Frame Drumming Group on Yahoo! Groups - A Yahoo! Group dedicated to frame drums of all types and origins
- bellydancema - Oriental Dance (Raks Sharki) on Yahoo! Groups - Massachusetts dance news and events
- the MED Dance list - one of the longest running Oriental dance lists. To subscribe, send email to majordomo@world.std.com with "subscribe med-dance" (without the quotes) in the body of your message.
Looking for dance teachers?
- Classes with Aslahan in Arlington
- Middle Eastern Dance in New England - listings for the New England area
- Shira's directory - one of the most complete directories online
- Our very own Zahira Zuhra teaches in the Nashua, NH area