Additional New England performers of dance and music:
- Zahira Zuhra - a beautiful dancer and Aslahan's frequent partner in crime. She also teaches beginning classes in southern New Hampshire
- Skordalia - 100 percent zesty Greek music!
- Karim Nagi Mohammed - superb percussionist
- Najmat - utterly fabulous Arabic-style dancer and dance instructor
- Xylinia - another one of my favorite dancers. Her style is timeless and graceful...
Other New England performers and artists:
- David DiLorenzo - Aslahan met this comedian at an event they both performed at. He is talented and very funny, and a genuinely nice guy.
- Elisabeth Clark - dancer and artist. Her sketches and paintings of dancers are heartbreakingly beautiful...
Other performers worldwide:
Information about ME dance events in New England:
Vendors we like:
- Dahlal International - CDs, videos, gorgeous costumes from Egypt and Turkey
- Saroyan Mastercrafts - Aslahan's favorite zills
- Drum Connection - a drum shop local to Arlington where you can buy a variety of drums, including doumbeks, djembes, ashikos, and many more
- Wood and Strings - a music shop local to Arlington where you can buy a variety of musical instruments, including doumbeks
- Cooperman Fife & Drum - a good site for frame drums of various types
- Earthshaking Music - a good source for drums of various styles
- White Raven - djembes and ashikos
- House of Musical Traditions - another good source for drums of various styles
- John's Music - Musical Instruments
- Mountain Rhythm - Drums of various styles
- BellyDance.org - Belly Dance DVDs, History, Photos, Events and More! Excellent quality DVDs of both performance and instruction.
- Silkdancer - Beautifully dyed silk veils.
Good informational sites:
- Shira - huge site, with articles and information helpful to dancers at any level
- Morocco - scholar and dancer; her articles are not to be missed
- Bhuz - articles, an international directory, and lively discussion forums
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