So here we go, a road trip to Montreal with the family…to visit more family which is always a joy. We are packed, car is booked, snacks are ready, books and CDs are selected, toys have been chosen… Continue reading “Leaving for Montreal…oh, better check the weather then?”
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Near East Ensemble – Ragas and Maqams (part 2)
Ernie Tollar
Demetri Petsalakis
and guests:
Naghmeh Farahmand & Walid Abdulhamid
Several videos here that I hope you enjoy listening too, Middle Eastern delights…
Near East Ensemble – Ragas and Maqams (part 1)
The Middle Eastern evening of spectacular sounds continues with something I was really not expecting, I love the words Ragas and Maqams. Continue reading “Near East Ensemble – Ragas and Maqams (part 1)”
This is no April Fool’s…
We have been having some really nice weather in Toronto, Spring is definitely in the air, milder temperatures, birds singing (although they are probably as confused as we are regarding the weather) and you can just feel the change, the positive change towards milder weather and it certainly heightens the mood. Continue reading “This is no April Fool’s…”
Dazzling drum display
If I was to say that the following video clips below that I share with you, mesmerised me, it would certainly be an underestimation of what I am trying to say! Continue reading “Dazzling drum display”
Sacra Terra – Medieval Vocal Music
There is always a first time for everything, and listening to medieval vocal music live was definitely a first for me. Continue reading “Sacra Terra – Medieval Vocal Music”
Persian Duo
Percussion and Sitar
Naghmeh Farahmand and Pejman Zahedian
The opening pieces of music were from two very gifted musicians. The Persian Duo did an excellent job of setting the scene at Beit Zatoun House for this evening of Middle East Flavour and Sound. Continue reading “Persian Duo”
Beit Zatoun House – An evening of Middle East sound and flavour
A superb night of entertainment from the Middle East…sounds, sights and scrumptious flavours! Continue reading “Beit Zatoun House – An evening of Middle East sound and flavour”
Icy surroundings
The freezing rain did come, although not as bad as what was forecast, and the ice pellets did come down. Continue reading “Icy surroundings”
That’s not fair…
That’s really not fair, not fair at all… Continue reading “That’s not fair…”
