Sounds and Rhythms of Afghanistan (S.A.R.A.) & Ballet Afsaneh
February 11, 2012
W.M. KECK CHILDREN'S AMPHITHEATRE,
WALT DISNEY CONCERT HALL
Sounds and Rhythms of Afghanistan (S.A.R.A.)
Sounds and Rhythms of Afghanistan (S.A.R.A.) made their world premiere in 2009 and are already considered one of the world's foremost Afghan music ensembles. The quartet incorporates elements of percussion, vocal performance and poetry for a repertoire that reveals the diversity of this beautiful and complex nation.
Ballet Afsaneh
Ballet Afsaneh performs authentic dances from Afghanistan, Tajikistan and Eurasia in elaborately embroidered and beaded dresses native to the region. Afsaneh means "legend or mythic story" which is told through the spinning, whirling movements of the dance.
Performance takes place on Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. FREE tickets are distributed on Grand Avenue at 2nd Street. Tickets for 11:00 a.m. performance are distributed beginning at 10:00 a.m. Tickets for 12:30 p.m. performance are distributed beginning at 11:00 a.m.
Designed by Music Center Teaching Artists, workshops give children the opportunity to explore the featured culture through unique art-making projects such as calligraphy, puppets, musical instruments, accordion books, textile projects and more. Workshops are available during each World City engagement and are FREE and open to the public.
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