Recent News...
8/02/08
3:30-5pm, Hot Balkan workshop with Michael Kuharski!
Topics include Mens and womens Romany (Gypsy) choreography.
Add a new style to your repretoire! Workshop admission,
$15. DJ dance party follows at 8:30 pm. Party admission
$15 or $20 for both workshop and party. Swannanoa 4-H
Education Center, 170 Woodland Drive, Swannanoa. More
information, Beth Zweigoron at 864-458-8582 or zcat@ix.netcom.com
7/01:The
Mezmer adventure to Chicago in mid-June was fantastic.
Our hostesses Blue Lotus Tribe were so considerate,
Un Mata knocked off our socks, the late night music
was wonderful, the hotel never knew what hit them. Canes
and accordions all survived the flights without incident...Mezmer
now loves Chicago.
The Burlesque Festival show at the very end of June
gave us some very cinematic pictures, too, and alot
of inspiration.
7/17: After a time of transition, the
Bandit Queens are THRILLED to be back up to speed, offering
the best deal on professional bellydance classes in
Asheville. The fabulous Sparrow is a welcome addition
and trained instructor, so as of August 10, Baraka Mundi
is offering 6 classes weekly in the downtown area, including
cued improv and Student Troupe classes! Check the schedule
for more details.
6/16/08 The Baraka Mundi family has
returned from the wonderful nation of Darbukastan fully
recharged, with many fond memories, new friends and
successful performances. The magic will be missed.
5/28/08
Baraka Mundi just wrapped up another year at the Tenn
Ren faire, and it was excellent. Our best year ever
in terms of happy crowds, studied stagecraft...and recreational
karaoke. Thanks to Roxanne and crew, who added their
special sauce to the show.
*Upcoming
Events for 2008*
*All Summer- Asheville, NC.
Our creative allies Arts2People
just awarded us a grant to teach and perform a
six week series at Pritchard Park in downtown
Asheville this summer! The classes will be all
levels, open to all comers, and free of charge!
Classes and performances will take place Wednesdays
5:30-7pm.
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*June 20-22, 2008 - Chicago, IL. At
Tribal Revolution with Un Mata, Carmen Guida, &
many more.
*June 27-29, 2008 - Asheville, NC.
Americana Burlesque & Sideshow Festival. Second
annual ABSfest, featuring Baltimore's award-winning
duo, Trixie Little & the Evil Hate Monkey. AfterParty
with the Mezmer Society's
full band! Also with DC's Mab Just Mab, Panty Raid,
Bootstraps Burlesque, and more. www.sideshowburlesque.org
*July 12, 2008 - Atlanta, GA. Red Light
Cafe & the Southern Fried Tribal show and workshops
with Devyani, Dandasha, Awalim, and the Mezmer Society.
*July 19, 2008 - Abingdon, VA. Dance
workshop with Onça with the Misfit Gypsies!
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*September 18-21, 2008 - Black Mountain, NC.
Triboriginal: Tribal Dance. Music & Culture Camp.
Our 3rd year! www.triboriginal.org
*September 27, 2008 - Atlanta, GA.
The annual Shimmyathon, along with Yasmine of Magic
Hips, former BellyDanceSuperStar, and more. info tba.
*October 11, 2008 - Chattanooga, TN.
Honored by the wild genius of Dandasha. Info tba.
*October 24, 2008 - Lexington, KY.
Another Mezmer mini-tour brings us back together with
the AWESOME sound and moves of The Swells and Rakadu
at the grooviest little dive ever, Al's Bar.
*October 25, 2008 - South Charleston,
WV. The Mezmer Society teaches and performs with Amira
Nagi of Samadhi Tribal. Info tba.
*November 15, 2008 - Washington, DC.
The Mezmer Society teaches and performs with hosts DC
Tribal. Info tba.
*November 20, 2008 - Asheville, NC. Onça
tours with Raquy
and the Cavemen, along with the Awalim, Devyani
and Dandasha Dance Companies.
November 21, 2008 - Atlanta, GA. Raquy
Tour.
November 22, 2008 - Chattanooga, TN.
Raquy Tour.
November 23, 2008 - Birmingham, AL.
Raquy Tour.
For
more information, locations and schedules, contact Onça
at onca@barakamundi.com,
or 828.232.2980.
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