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

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Ling Shien articles Rome , Rajasthan, and soon Turkey in the Gilded Serpent

Tribal Spirit - NEW CD!!! Helm & Phil Thornton

New single now online!
Ghoomar/Karachi

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Calendar updated on Apr 17, 2012

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Helm Workshops and Performances - May through August, 2012

June 3 (Sunday) - El Morocco Restaurant, 2203 Morello Ave, Pleasant Hill, CA - Al Azifoon & Helm, will be playing, instructor Sahar Habibti and friends are featured performers. Start time 6:30 pm; ph# 925-671-0132 for reservations

Jun 16 (Sat) - Subterranean Arthouse in Berkeley. CD release party of our new CD in June. Guest artists on the CD include Sinan Erdemsel. 8 pm, Musical guests for the show: Haluk Kecelioglu and more TBA

July 1(Sunday) - El Morocco Restaurant, 2203 Morello Ave, Pleasant Hill, CA - Al Azifoon & Helm, will be playing, instructor Sahara and friends are featured performers. Start time 6:30 pm; ph# 925-671-0132 for reservations

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

July 28 - Aug 3 - Mendocino Woodlands - Lark in the Morning Music Camp - Mark will be on staff teaching Middle Eastern Percussion. There has been a revamping of the format, class times have increased and more time allowed to go from class to class. Check it out at www.larkcamp.com