Summer and early Fall 2008 - Performances and Workshops (only includes events open to public)
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June 30 : CAIRO, EGYPT Rhythm for Dancers Workshop at "Ahlan Wa Sahlan" Festival : monday 10am
July 2 : CAIRO, EGYPT Concert at American University in Cairo (AUC) Howard Cafe : wednesday 8pm
July 11 : MIDDLEBURY, VT Concert at Mahaney Center for the Arts, Concert Hall : saturday 8pm
August 1-3 : PORTLAND, OR Workshop weekend at Gypsy Caravan Studios : weekend
August 9-16 : MT. HOLYOKE, MA Simon Shaheen's "Arabic Music Retreat" : weeklong
August 17-24 : MENDOCINO, CA The Middle East Music and Dance Camp : weeklong
August 25-25 : SANTA ROSA, CA Workshops in Drumming, Musicality, and Folkdance : monday + tuesday evenings
August 30-31 : BLOOMINGTON, IN Concert on Saturday at The John Waldron Arts Center, plus Workshops on Sunday : weekend
Sep 5-7 : LAS VEGAS, NV Workshops in Cymbals (zills, sagat) and Folkdance at "Vegas Intensive" : weekend
Sep 12-14 : EDMONTON, CANADA Workshops in Folklore, Musicality and Rhythm : weekend
Sep 19-21 : CHARLOTTE, NC Workshops in Cymbals (zills, sagat), Maqam for Dancers, and Drumming (tabla, riqq) : weekend
Sep 27-29 : TOKYO, JAPAN Workshops in Folkloric Dance, Musicality, Rhythm for Dancers, Drumming for Drummers, plus concert : weekend and monday
Oct 2-5 : OSAKA, JAPAN Workshops in Zills/Sagat, Tahteeb/Assaya and Tabla/Darabuka, plus concert : wednesday till sunday
Oct 6-13 : TAIPEI, TAIWAN Workshops in Tabla, Riqq, Rhythms for Dancers, Folkloric Dance, and History : weeklong
Oct 18-19 : CHICAGO, IL Saturday Concert at North Side College Prep School, Sunday Drumming Workshop : weekend
Oct 25-27 : NEW HAVEN, CT The 4th East Coast Session of the ARAB DANCE SEMINAR : weekend
Nov 1-2 : LOUISVILLE, KY Dance Workshops in Rhythm, Musicality and Folklore : weekend
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Karim has numerous engagements that are arranged for specific schools, universities, or private communities. These events are not listed here. Therefore a gap in dates on this page does not automaticly mean that he is free. To arrange a performance or workshop, please contact Karim at TurboTabla@aol.com or call 617.924.7675.