The Sounds of Taraab- CD release Feb-14th 7:30pm
~The Sounds of Taraab~
Announce the release of their debut CD
~Zanzibar, New York~
A spicy blend of Arabic modes, Indian melodies, and a driving African beat, taraab is a musical genre found in the coastal towns of East Africa...Zanzibar, Mombasa, Dar Es Salaam.
Love songs, sung in the beautiful language of Swahili.
Come celebrate Valentine's Day...
Dance and party to the love songs of East Africa
Performed by ~The Sounds of Taraab~
Alsarah, vocals Ismail Butera, accordion & vocals
Haig Manoukian, oud Michael Hess, violin & nai flute
Tiye Giraud, percussion & vocals Nicole Lecorgne, percussion
Guest artist Sejal Kukadia, tabla
Hear them at www.myspace.com/soundsoftaraab
Featuring Fine Performances by...
The exciting Zimbabwean dancing team of ~Rujeko & Shea~
Raqs al Zanzibari [East African Belly dance] performed by the lovely ~Olga El~
Thursday, February 14th @ 7:30 PM
$15 Minimum, No Cover
Mediterranean Kitchen & Full Bar
Valentine's Day Lover's Special
Tonight, CD's are only $5...Take one home!
Lafayette Grill
54 Franklin St. [Between B' Way & Lafayette]
New York, 10013
[#1 train to Franklin or N-R to Canal]