Middle Eastern Music - Arabic Classical and Folkloric -
Turkish Classical and Roman - Original Compositions -
Tribal Dance - Moroccan, Magrebi and Muwashahat

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Helm Workshops and Performances - January through April, 2012

Feb 5 (Sunday) - El Morocco Restaurant, 2203 Morello Ave, Pleasant Hill, CA - Al Azifoon & Helm will be playing for a bevy of dancers. Start time 6:30 pm; ph# 925-671-0132 for reservations

March 25 (Sunday) - Benefit in Memory Of Rachel Corrie, First Presbyterian Church of San Anselmo, 72 Kensington Rd, San Anselmo, CA, 4-6 pm - Dance performances by Hannah Romanowsky and Natalie Nayun; live music by Helm who will be joined by Paul Anderson (oud) and Lani Rhodes (qanun). All artists are donating their performances. Suggested donation $15-20, sliding scale. Sponsored by Keep Hope Alive and 14 Friends of Palestine

April 22 (Sunday) - El Morocco Restaurant, 2203 Morello Ave, Pleasant Hill, CA - Al Azifoon & Helm, will be playing, instructor Najia Marlyz and friends are featured performers. Start time 6:30 pm; ph# 925-671-0132 for reservations