9/9/14

UPCOMING: Hossam Ramzy “Egypt’s Ambassador of Rhythm” Coming to Ann Arbor, MI From October 16th through 19th 2014

 
"Egypt's Ambassador of Rhythm" Coming to Ann Arbor, MI - The Only Scheduled Stop in the U.S.A. 
HOSSAM AND SERENA RAMZY WORKSHOPS/SHOW WEEKEND
 
ANN ARBOR, Michigan: Unveiled Dance Company and Boheme Tribal present world renowned percussionist/composer/producer Hossam Ramzy and Egyptian belly dancer Serena Ramzy for a four-day event of drumming and dance workshops, a gala show and participant showcase. This is the ONLY scheduled stop in the U.S.A. as they embark on a world tour.
 
Having performed and composed for artists such as Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, Peter Gabriel, Sting, Ricky Martin, Jay-Z, Yesim Salkim, Celick Erici, Cheb Khaled, Tarkan, Rachid Taha, Faudel, The Afro-Celt Sound System, Luciano Pavarotti, The Gipsy Kings, Andy Sheppard, Geoff Williams, Chick Corea, Issac Hayes, Mark Isham, Joan Armatrading, Mary Wilson and many more, this rare appearance in the states is highly anticipated by belly dance and world music enthusiasts nationwide.
 
From October 16th through 19th Hossam Ramzy, the most recorded artist from Egypt and the Middle East, will instruct a two hour percussion workshop for musicians and two (2) six-hour movement and music workshops for dancers alongside Serena Ramzy. The duo will also headline a gala show along with some of the region's top belly dance professionals. This live show is sponsored by the Greenhills Diversity Initiative and V.I.P. Packages are available which include meet and greet passes, autographed merchandise, and front row seats. There will also be a workshop participant showcase featuring performers from around the region of various styles.
 
Fees are $150 for the percussion workshop, $175 for each dance workshop or $300 for both, $40 for the Gala Show and $15 for the participant showcase.
 
For more information on the workshops, gala show and participant showcase, visit www.ramzymichigan.com .
For more information on the hosts, visit www.unveiledbellydance.com and www.bohemetribal.com .
 
Dubbed by The Chicago Times as the "… fuel behind Robert Plant & Jimmy Page's Unledded World Tour" Hossam Ramzy has established himself as the first point of contact for entertainment industry professionals looking to add an authentic Arabian sound to their music. In 2001, Hossam had a #1 hit "Edony" that topped the dance charts worldwide and in the same year received a Platinum disc from ARC Music record company for being the top selling artist with over 200,000 records sold. Hossam has recorded over 22 CDs preserving the traditional dance music of Egypt and the Middle East and with Serena, spearheaded the very first national dance performance by women in the history of the Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia, commissioned by the top authority of the country to celebrate the 100th anniversary of their independence day.