Frame Drums, Rhythm & Voice
Poetry, Workshop & Carpet Concert
with Rowan Storm and Friends
5 - 7 June 2009
Friday . Saturday . Sunday
Central London . England
~ Become synchronized with the therapeutic roots of rhythm
and discover unique self-expression and confidence.
~ This weekend we will journey between the hidden realm of vibration and the manifest world of sound through poetry, music, voice, movement, and the Frame Drum.
For registration, reservations and
more information regarding these events,
please contact:
Stefania Schinaia
+44 7529 233981
s.a.schinaia@inwind.it
Rowan Storm
rowanstorm@carpetconcert.com
FRIDAY, 5 JUNE
A Night at the Caravansary:
An Evening of Arab Love Poetry, Music & Song
7:00 - 9:00pm
£5 admission
Poetry Café
22 Betterton St
Covent Garden WC2H 9BX
London, UK
musicians:
Khaled Hakim ~ Sufi daf
Bashir Saade ~ ney
Rowan Storm ~ frame drums, voice
Find more info on Facebook.
SATURDAY & SUNDAY, 6 & 7 JUNE
Frame Drums, Rhythm & Voice
Workshop with Rowan Storm
(please see more information below)
Saturday 6 June
10:30am - 4:30pm
Sunday 7 June
10:30am - 5:30pm
£45 tuition for both days (£30 concessions)
London Center (exact address given with registration)
Close tube stations: Euston Square, Euston, Warren Street
London, UK
SUNDAY, 7 JUNE
Carpet Concert with Rowan Storm and Friends
7:30 - 9:30pm
£5 admission, £3 pounds concession,
free for workshop students
St Marks Church
Myddleton Square EC1R 1XX
London, UK
musicians: (subject to change)
Eli Nott - percussion, voice
Bashir Saade - ney
Kalia Baklitzanaki - ney, voice
Robyn Friend - Persian, Tajik dance, voice
Neil Siegel - Azeri tar
All Students - percussion, voice
Rowan Storm - percussion, voice
More Information: Frame Drums, Rhythm & Voice
Workshop with Rowan Storm
6 & 7 June 2009
London Center (exact address given with registration)
Cost: £45 for both days (£30 concessions)
Saturday 6 June
10:30am - 4:30pm
Sunday 7 June
10:30am - 5:30pm
~ Become synchronized with the therapeutic roots of rhythm
and discover unique self-expression and confidence.
~ In this workshop we will journey between the hidden realm of vibration
and the manifest world of sound through movement, voice, and the Frame Drum.
~ No previous experience required
~ Become aware of the universal principles of wave form, binary nature, mechanics
~ Learn efficient technique for any Frame Drum, empowering you
to play tirelessly for many hours
~ Learn to play and sing simultaneously, using the voice freely and also with traditional songs
~ Learn to improvise and stay grounded 'in time'
~ A variety of Frame Drums and shakers will be provided for the workshop
~ Rowan Storm Dayereh available by special order:
http://www.cooperman.com/coopermanaiseries.php
Please bring with you:
~ Your own Frame Drum, shaker, and recording device, if possible
~ Notebook and pencils
~ Lunch for both days
~ A song you love, if you would like to sing and accompany yourself with Frame Drum. Please bring a CD and written words.
For more information and registration:
Stefania Schinaia
+44 7529 233981
s.a.schinaia@inwind.it
Rowan Storm
rowanstorm@carpetconcert.com
Rowan Storm is recognized internationally for her drum workshops and Carpet Concerts, singing in several languages, and performances of traditional Middle Eastern percussion instruments with masters from many traditions. From 2000 to 2006 Rowan studied and performed dayereh and daff in concert tours with the great Master of Classical Persian music, Mohammad Reza Lotfi.
Rowan has been living in Greece since 1993, where she is a leader in the contemporary movement to embrace shared Oriental heritage. Her performance venues include New York City’s Lincoln Center, celebrated venues throughout Europe, ancient amphitheaters of Greece and Cyprus, Istanbul’s Reshid Rey Concert Hall, as well as countless carpet concerts throughout the world.
The Rowan Storm Dayereh is an updated version of the traditional Iranian frame drum, now featured in the Artist Innovation Series by Cooperman Drum Company.
Rowan invites you to join her network on Facebook for updates and information.
