NOROOZ 2009 Concert -- Cultural Celebration of Spring Renewal and Persian new year

Town Hall
Saturday March 21, 2009, 7:30 PM
Doors open @  6:45 PM

Description

Norooz is the beginning of the year for the peoples of Persia. Norooz in Persian means "New day". It is the beginning of the year for the peoples of Persia.

It begins precisely with the beginning of spring on vernal equinox, on or about March 21. Tradition takes Norooz as far back as 15,000 years. Seasons played a vital part then. Everything depended on the four seasons. After a sever winter, the beginning of spring was a great occasion to celebrate this rejuvanation. It was the dawn of abundance.

Today, Traditional Persian musical ensemble, Kamand  with other guest musicians, Invite you to celebrate this ancient Persian tradition Norooz--a New Year festival that coincides with the earth's cycle of springtime renewal, rebirth, and rejuvenation.
In Iran, Norooz is celebrated by cleaning the home, gathering with family and friends, making peace with the troubles and challenges of the past year, and starting a new with celebratory music, dance, and community gatherings. The universal themes of Norooz -- forgiveness, renewal, unity -- are celebrated in many cultures around the world, in a multitude of ways.  Please join us for a very special evening of Persian music and dance, in recognition and celebration of our common connection to the earth's cycles and to each other.

From the meditative grooves of classical Persian music to the pulsing rhythms of Kurdistan, Kamand takes the listener on a journey to the heart of Iran. As Seattle's only traditional Iranian ensemble, Kamand seeks to represent,  musically, many of Iran's diverse regions. The sheer joy of music energizes the group members' collaboration and a passion for promoting inter cultural appreciation drives their commitment.

Special guests Hosts will include:

Speakers: Mrs.

David McGrath , Zorna
David has been studying Arabic nay and zurna for about 9 yrs, playing w/ many other Middle Eastern musicians and groups. His primary ensemble is House of Tarab, performing traditional Arabic music. houseoftarab.com David performs regularly in the NW.

Karavans Dance Troupe, Directed by Mish Mish, www.karavansdancetroupe.com 
Delshodeh Dance Ensemble, Directed by Heather Rastovac and Sonja Hinz.
Saba Choir group

Location
Town Hall
1119 Eighth Avenue (at Seneca Street)
Seattle, WA 98101
Phone (206) 652-4255
Email info@townhallseattle.org
Map

Tickets
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/52319
Or  Call 1-800-838-3006

ALso Tickets will be available at local Persian Restaurant and grocery stores in Seattle and Bellevue.


Low Income/Students/Seniors                                 $10.00
General Advance                                                      $18.00
Family (any 2 adults & up to 4 youth under 18)      $40.00

Contacts
kamandseattle@yahoo.com (206)763-9525