Music of WEST AFRICA and the MIDDLE EAST w/ Kane Mathis, Rowan Storm, Phaedon Sinis

San Rafael, California ~ Friday, 12 February (http://www.opensecretbookstore.com/Events.html)

Kane Mathis ~ Oud, 21-string Mandinka harp, Kora
Rowan Storm ~ Middle Eastern Frame Drums, Voice
Phaedon Sinis ~ Kanun, Kemence

OPEN SECRET BOOKSTORE
923 C Street
San Rafael, California 94901
415 ~ 457- 4191

7:30 pm ~ $15

Come and journey between West Africa, Turkey and beyond through traditional music, songs and dazzling improvisation with three musicians who travel far and wide in pursuit of their musical ideals. Rooted in ancient tradition and humanitarian Middle Eastern philosophy and poetry, the instruments and music in this evening's performance transport the listener to other dimensions.

Don't miss this chance to be mesmerized with the lush counterpoint of the Kora and magical melodies of Turkey in one great concert!

Kane Mathis has spent the last 12 years studying the music of West Africa and the Middle East. Kane has made several trips to the The Gambia, West Africa and Istanbul Turkey to study with generous masters. Kane performs on the 21-string African harp, Kora and the Oud a middle eastern lute. http://kanemathis.com

Phaedon Sinis specializes in the performance of Ottoman music on Klasik Kemençe and Kanun. He has traveled extensively to Greece, Turkey and upstate New York to study modal theory and performance practice with master musicians Sokratis Sinopoulos and Dr Münir Nurettin Beken. http://amansaki.org

Rowan Storm travels widely in Europe and the Middle East, researching, teaching and performing Frame Drums and singing. For six years Rowan collaborated with Iranian Master musician Mohammad Reza Lotfi. Rowan's signature Dayereh Frame Drum is produced by Cooperman Drum Company. http://rowanstorm.com.