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2004-02-02 21:04:47 UTC
World Famous Sufi Musician in Concert:
Omar Faruk Tekbilek & his Ensemble Turkish Virtuoso Omar Faruk
Tekbilek & his Ensemble will be in town for one night only in an
evening of traditional Sufi, folk and contemporary music from the
Middle East.
Venue:
Agape - International Spiritual Center
5700 Buckingham Pkwy.
Culver City, CA 90230
Date:
Saturday, February 7, 2004, 8:00PM
Tickets & Info:
Tel: 310 - 348 1260 ext. 424
www.agapelive.com (Click on calendar page)
$20 presale by Feb. 4 -- $25 at the door
Directions:
Tel: 310 - 348 1260 ext. 628
The Ensemble:
Omar Faruk Tekbilek - Ney, Vocals, Baglama, Zorna, Percussion
Arie Salama - Keyboards
Robert Gomez - Guitars
River Guerguerian - Percussion
Murat Tekbilek - Percussion
Listen to Omar Faruk live on KPFK (90.7FM) – Feb. 6 at 10:45 AM
Omar Faruk is one of the finest Middle Eastern musicians living in
the US.
He is a virtuoso on several instruments: The ney (bamboo flute), the
zurna (double-reed oboe like instrument), the baglama (long-necked
lute) and percussions, as well as a masterful performer on dozens
more.
Omar Faruk brilliantly interprets the Sufi, Folk, and Contemporary
music of the Middle East. Omar Faruk was born in Adena Turkey and with
a musical family to nurture his precocious talents, he went on to
study with masters of Turkish music. By the age of twelve he was
already performing professionally.
Besides being a performer of high caliber, Omar Faruk is also an
excellent teacher and recording artist. Omar Faruk has widely toured
the Middle East, Europe, Australia and the United States.
In 1976, he came to settle in the U.S., and since then, he has
collaborated with musicians of inter-national repute including Nusrat
Fateh Ali Khan, Ofra Haza, Simon Shaheen, Hossam Ramzy, Glen Velez,
Bill Laswell, Mike Mainieri, Peter Erskine, Don Cherry, Karl Berger,
Trilok Gurtu, Jai Uttal, Steve Shehan and Ginger Baker. But perhaps
he is best known for his collaborative work with guitarist/producer
Brian Keane.
Omar Faruk's music is rooted in tradition, but has been influenced by
contemporary sounds. He views his approach as "cosmic" and his
commitment to music runs deep. The four corners of his creativity
enumerates mysticism, folklore, romance, and imagination. Omar Faruk
is often seen as a peace messenger and he believes in collaborating
with musicians of different cultures.
"I'm interested in searching for the similarities in cultures, not
the differences". " Music is the universal bond, our common language.
I represent no nationality when I play", he says.
"Through music and dance we can reach each other, face to face. We
have no differences."
Omar Faruk is the recipient of the "Best Turkish Music Award 2003"
from the "Turkish writers Association", He is also a nominee for the
BBC World Music Award 2003 in the category of Middle East.
Also the recipient of the US Golden Belly Musician-Of-The-Year-Award,
for 1998 and, again, for 1999.
Recordings by Omar Faruk released in the U.S:
Suleyman The Magnificent 1988 Celestial Harmonies
Fire Dance 1990 Celestial
Harmonies
World Resonance 1991 Dynamic Recording
Beyond The Sky 1992 Celestial Harmonies
Turath (with Simon Shaheen) 1992 CMP Records
Fata Morgana (with Michael Askill) 1994 Celestial Harmonies
Whirling 1994 Celestial
Harmonies
Mystical Garden 1996 Celestial
Harmonies
The Best of The Sultans 1998 The Sultans Recording
Crescent Moon 1998 Celestial Harmonies
One Truth 1999 World Class
(H.O.S)
Dance into Eternity 2000 Celestial
Harmonies
Alif 2002
Narada/Adama/Gate
Music sampler, photos, and more bio info can be found at :
www.omarfaruktekbilek.com
Omar Faruk Tekbilek & his Ensemble Turkish Virtuoso Omar Faruk
Tekbilek & his Ensemble will be in town for one night only in an
evening of traditional Sufi, folk and contemporary music from the
Middle East.
Venue:
Agape - International Spiritual Center
5700 Buckingham Pkwy.
Culver City, CA 90230
Date:
Saturday, February 7, 2004, 8:00PM
Tickets & Info:
Tel: 310 - 348 1260 ext. 424
www.agapelive.com (Click on calendar page)
$20 presale by Feb. 4 -- $25 at the door
Directions:
Tel: 310 - 348 1260 ext. 628
The Ensemble:
Omar Faruk Tekbilek - Ney, Vocals, Baglama, Zorna, Percussion
Arie Salama - Keyboards
Robert Gomez - Guitars
River Guerguerian - Percussion
Murat Tekbilek - Percussion
Listen to Omar Faruk live on KPFK (90.7FM) – Feb. 6 at 10:45 AM
Omar Faruk is one of the finest Middle Eastern musicians living in
the US.
He is a virtuoso on several instruments: The ney (bamboo flute), the
zurna (double-reed oboe like instrument), the baglama (long-necked
lute) and percussions, as well as a masterful performer on dozens
more.
Omar Faruk brilliantly interprets the Sufi, Folk, and Contemporary
music of the Middle East. Omar Faruk was born in Adena Turkey and with
a musical family to nurture his precocious talents, he went on to
study with masters of Turkish music. By the age of twelve he was
already performing professionally.
Besides being a performer of high caliber, Omar Faruk is also an
excellent teacher and recording artist. Omar Faruk has widely toured
the Middle East, Europe, Australia and the United States.
In 1976, he came to settle in the U.S., and since then, he has
collaborated with musicians of inter-national repute including Nusrat
Fateh Ali Khan, Ofra Haza, Simon Shaheen, Hossam Ramzy, Glen Velez,
Bill Laswell, Mike Mainieri, Peter Erskine, Don Cherry, Karl Berger,
Trilok Gurtu, Jai Uttal, Steve Shehan and Ginger Baker. But perhaps
he is best known for his collaborative work with guitarist/producer
Brian Keane.
Omar Faruk's music is rooted in tradition, but has been influenced by
contemporary sounds. He views his approach as "cosmic" and his
commitment to music runs deep. The four corners of his creativity
enumerates mysticism, folklore, romance, and imagination. Omar Faruk
is often seen as a peace messenger and he believes in collaborating
with musicians of different cultures.
"I'm interested in searching for the similarities in cultures, not
the differences". " Music is the universal bond, our common language.
I represent no nationality when I play", he says.
"Through music and dance we can reach each other, face to face. We
have no differences."
Omar Faruk is the recipient of the "Best Turkish Music Award 2003"
from the "Turkish writers Association", He is also a nominee for the
BBC World Music Award 2003 in the category of Middle East.
Also the recipient of the US Golden Belly Musician-Of-The-Year-Award,
for 1998 and, again, for 1999.
Recordings by Omar Faruk released in the U.S:
Suleyman The Magnificent 1988 Celestial Harmonies
Fire Dance 1990 Celestial
Harmonies
World Resonance 1991 Dynamic Recording
Beyond The Sky 1992 Celestial Harmonies
Turath (with Simon Shaheen) 1992 CMP Records
Fata Morgana (with Michael Askill) 1994 Celestial Harmonies
Whirling 1994 Celestial
Harmonies
Mystical Garden 1996 Celestial
Harmonies
The Best of The Sultans 1998 The Sultans Recording
Crescent Moon 1998 Celestial Harmonies
One Truth 1999 World Class
(H.O.S)
Dance into Eternity 2000 Celestial
Harmonies
Alif 2002
Narada/Adama/Gate
Music sampler, photos, and more bio info can be found at :
www.omarfaruktekbilek.com