American University: Roya Bahrami

Date: October 8, 2008 (Wednesday)
Time: 12:45 P.M.
Place: Katzen Arts Center at the American University: 4400 Massachusetts AV NW, Washington DC 20016
Tickets: free and open to the public
Sponsor(s): Department of Performing Arts Music Program

Roya Bahrami presents "Understanding Multi-Cultural Identity through Artistic Expression" that will weave lecture and performance, including poetry. Roya will share the history of Persian music and its interaction with other cultures, especially the music of Andalusian Spain.

Audio:
RoyaBahrami.com (MP3 format)

Kennedy Center: Dance and Music Stars of Azerbaijan

Date: October 1, 2008 (Wednesday)
Time: 7:30-9:45 P.M.
Place: Terrace Theater at the Kennedy Center (directions)
Tickets: By Invitation only -- tickets available only from the Presenter at (703) 400-2523 or email adil@usazeris.org

U.S. Azeris Network presents Dance and Music Stars from the Ancient Land of Azerbaijan, a rare opportunity for audiences to experience traditional dances and music from the heart of the Caucasus Mountains, as Azerbaijani stars perform folk songs, mughams, jigit dances, along with a sampling of modernity--Azeri jazz and opera.