"Gypsy" FunkaBelly

Thursday, March 26
Supermarket, 268 Augusta Avenue
$10

Schedule:
9:00 Fabulous bellydance mini-cabaret
9:30 Dance your ass off to live music by our brand new band, followed by DJ medicineman's global beats.

Mini-Cabaret Performers:

• Maryfer of Arabesque Dance Company
• Shema of Arabesque Dance Company and Orchestra
• Maha of Hannan's Bellydance
• Ioana

*After the show, treat yourself to a beautiful henna design by Shema.  Prices start from $10.*
 

We are thrilled announce the debut of an exciting new band:
The So-New-It-Isn't-Yet-Named Band

Dedicated to playing the powerful, celebratory music of the Roma, Turks, Arabs and fellow travelers, this over-the-top party machine will grace Supermarket's stage as featured performers at Funkabelly.

Meet the personnel - united colours of Rom, Cuban, Jewish, Palestinian, Turkish and Serbian:

David Buchbinder - trumpet, alto horn
Roula Said - vocals, zylls
Drew Jurecka - violin, alto sax
Atalay Altinok - percussion
Nemanja Pjanic - accordion
Caner Ustundag - bass

Be sure to check the FunkaBelly website and Facebook Group for picture and video updates!

FemCab

Bridge to Palestine

An evening of music, dance, poetry and song.  Roula will be performing as part of the fabulous Mraya musical group.  The stellar lineup also includes the Al Lala Dance Group, the MOSAIC Arabic Folklore Ensemble, spoken word by Samah Sabawi and more.  This event is a fundraiser for Project Hope, a group that provides Palestinian children and youth with opportunities for peace and education. 

Date: Sunday February 22, 2009
 
Time: Doors open at 6pm
Location: Lula Lounge (1585 Dundas Street West, Toronto)

Tickets: $35 (includes finger food)
Contact Mona @ mona@projecthope.ps
or (416) 879-8939 Lemma @ lemloumah@yahoo.ca or (416) 570-3674

Om Laila Troupe at Lula Lounge

Elaana, Sandy and Elana of the Om Laila Troupe will be performing at...

Ibtissam's "Middle-Eastern Bellydance and Hafla Party"
Thursday November 13, 2008, 8pm
Lula Lounge 1585 Dundas St. West
$10 in advance, $12 at door
To purchase advance tickets call 416-805-2857.
Dinner reservations guarantee seating - reserve at 416.588.0307 or http://www.lula.ca
Presented by Cosmopolitan Event Productions

Ibtissam is one of Toronto's leading performers of Middle-Eastern Bellydance. With her exquisite technique, grace, charm, and playfulness, her dancing has delighted audiences worldwide. She'll be joined for this spectacular evening by a number of guest performers, culminating with the premiere of the dangerous "snake dance" featuring Ibtissam and a live Python! Performances followed by a Hafla dance party with live music by Toronto's top middle-eastern musicians.

Maryem Tollar: "Cairo to To...

Maryem Tollar: "Cairo to Toronto" CD Release Party
Sunday Nov 16, 8:00 pm
Enwave Theatre (231 Queens Quay West, Harbourfront Centre)
Tickets: $12 or $10 students/seniors
Order online or call 416-973-4000

Cairo to Toronto is a metaphorial and lyrical journey that traces one woman's passage from displacement to integration in her adopted land.  Maryem Tollar (vocals, qanun) weaves a narrative which follows this woman's experiences of alienation, fear and longing and sees her locate her dreams and desires.  Her journey culminates in finding like-minded others who each contribute to create a dream of a possible future where differences mingle and produce rich collaborations.

*Features dance performances by Roula Said and the Om Laila Troupe!