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2012 Middle East Festival One World Peace Concert

Saturday 24 March 2012

Event: 2012 Middle East Festival One World Peace Concert –
A Charity Fundraising Concert for the Middle East Festival.  
Organiser: The Middle East Festival.
Venue: St John's Church, Princes Street, Edinburgh, EH2 4BJ.
Time: Doors open 5.45pm. Concert 6.30pm-10.15pm.
 

Event Description: The 2012 Middle East Festival One World Peace Concert celebrates the cultural diversity of Scotland and the Middle East. This evening we will enjoy music and dance from the Middle East, Latin America, Africa and South Asia - join us in a spirit of friendship to celebrate our wonderful diverse communities in Scotland. The timings below are approximate, but can be taken as indicative of timings for each group.
 

5.45pm: Doors open. Tea/coffee can be purchased in the church hall from Hendersons.

6.30pm - 6.35pm: Welcome.

6.35pm - 7.20pm: Babylon Arabic Band.

7.40pm - 8pm: Eletricat Samba Show.

8pm - 8.30pm: Interval: Tea/coffee can be purchased in the church hall from Hendersons.

8.30pm - 9.15pm: Waa Sylla.

9.35pm - 10.15pm: Dance Ihayami.

10.15pm: Vote of Thanks.

1. Babylon Arabic Band.

Babylon Arabic Band is an Edinburgh-based band which consists of Iraqi, Scottish, English, Irish and German musicians led by Mohammed Nafee (Iraqi singer and musician). They perform a selection of Mohammed’s favourite Arabic songs throughout all Arab countries, which he performed at parties and celebrations in Iraq. The musicians are: 1. Mohammed Nafee Mohammed  (Vocal and Oud); 2. Joel Sanderson (Cello and Double Bass); 3. Tim O’Leary (Violin); 4. Marion Kenny (Flute); 5. Adam Reid (Percussion); 6.  Florian Schmidinger (Percussion); 7. Lewis Powell (Accordian). The belly dancers are Dawn White and Natalie Blair: www.myspace.com/babylonarabicband
 

2. Eletricat Samba Show.

Eletricat Samba Show is an electric Rio style Samba Show with Brazilian Dancer Eletricat and her Dance Troup in full Carnival feather costumes! Eletricat has been performing around the world with bands, djs and her dance group for the past 15 years and performs regularly at major festivals including Glastonbury. The names of the dancers are Eletricat, Mor'Mon, Phenix, Rubi, and Amanda.
 

3. Waa Sylla.

Waa Sylla was born of the inspiration and spirit that each member has for the rhythms of Africa. An Edinburgh-based 7-piece traditional djembe and doun-doun drums and dance troupe - playing drums, xylophone, kamele ngoni, flute, and songs and dances from around Western and Central Africa, especially Guinea, Ghana, Uganda and Mali. Waa Sylla are pleased to be a part of our wonderful community in Edinburgh and to bring us all together in the spirit of celebration.
 

4. Dance Ihayami.

Dance Ihayami, Scotland’s Indian dance company, present an exciting repertoire of classical Indian dance performed to contemporary Indian music and Celtic music. Rhythmic footwork, expressive hand gestures and beautiful body movements tell meaningful stories from India. A performance by Dance Ihayami is a truly mesmerising and unforgettable experience.
 

Numbers limited. Advanced booking is strongly recommended to avoid disappointment.

Cost: £14/£12 (Concessions).
Booking: Tickets Scotland Ltd, 127 Rose Street, Edinburgh, EH2 3DT. 0131 220 3234.
http://www.tickets-scotland.com/ 9am-6pm (8pm Thursday), 11am-6pm Sundays.