Assembly: The Salaam Ensemble brings together four famous and inspiring musical talents of the Middle-Eastern/American music world in this awe-inspiring performance of vocal and instrumental music from the middle and near east, a world of magical sounds that are unfamiliar in most of our every day lives here in America. These musicians represent some of the most well-known and respected Arabic, Persian, Turkish and Armenian musicians in the world, all brought together on one stage to share their diverse musical expertise and love for these different styles of eastern music.

Salaam translates in English as 'peace' and is also a greeting that people use in most Arabic cultures everyday. The performance takes listeners on an exotic journey with the sites and sounds of these unique musical instruments that date back thousands of year to ancient civilizations. Audiences will learn to 'listen' for unusual pitches used in these diverse styles of music, identify different rhythmic patterns and enjoy the translated poetic expressions in the lyrical songs that are sung in Arabic or Farsi (Persian). Story-telling, personal and descriptive narrative are woven into this performance, along with some exciting hands-on rhythmic call and response clapping and participation.

Assembly Price:
One Performance= $1,200
Two Performances= $1,480
Three Performances = $1,925
Four Performances = $2000

Age Group: All Ages
Capacity: 500 Students
Availability: Year Round

To design an arts education program with this artist, please call (213) 250-ARTS or email education@musiccenter.org.

Prices are for services between July 1, 2008 and June 30, 2009.