Desert Fire

Tasha Banat, Zakia Hamwee and
The Near East Arts Alliance
are proud to say

The Gala show was a wonderful evening of beautifully
talented performers from the El Paso area, Las Cruses
& Albq. New Mexico, and San Francisco!

drum Guest Performers & workshop instructors

Susu Pampanin
SanFrancisco, California

She has explored and studied all types of percussion instruments and styles of music,
and her incredible talent is especially evident in her work in Middle Eastern drumming.
Susu is well known for her virtuosity in Arabic drumming and is one of the few female
Middle Eastern drummers highly respected by the Arabic professional music community.

Susu performs regularly in the Arabic clubs of San Francisco Bay Area and has toured extensively
throughout the United States playing with Middle Eastern musicians. She has performed with the
world famous drummer Hossam Ramzy.

She has played and recorded with over a dozen albums including Light Rain,
Wild Mango, Keith Terry and Crosspulse, Stellamara, Jazayer, BlueNile,
Vince Delgado Quintet, Susu and the Cairo Cats, and most recently,
Holly Near. She also has a solo drum CD, Hands of Time.

Terri Ann Gutierrez
also known as Zaina Zahesha
SanFrancisco, California

TerriAnne is one of the San Francisco Bay Area's most well-known
and sought after performers and teachers.

She specializes in Modern Egyptian and American Cabaret, with stylistic influences from some
of the forerunners of Egyptian Dance, including the great classic performers
Samia Gamal and Tahia Karioca.

For More information about TerriAnne go to www.zainazahesha.com

Nadia
Amaya
Tasha Banat
Zakia Hamwee
Zahira SuJong
Maha from Lebanon
Nancy Huerta
Shazadi

TerriAnne (Zania Zahesha)

Susu Pampanin
Issa Malluf
James Yousif

Desert Fire 2008 Limited Edition Prints
This year's print is "Dancer At The Faire" donated by Kristina Butler from KB Works Studio

To order a limited edition print or for more information also check out
www.freewebs.com/desertfire

Tasha Banat and I would like to thank everyone who has participated, promoted or helped
in anyway with Desert Fire 2008. Some people who deserve special recognition are:

The El Paso Scottish Rite and all the wonderful men who volunteer to be here and to help.
These men are such special people for all the work they do in the community.

A very special than-you to Kristina Butler, who helped with so much of the planning and organizing
of this event. She did all the promotional materials and graphic designs for Desert fire 2008.

To all the judges who have given so much of their time: Amaya, Nadia,
Leyla Najma, Maha of Lebanon, Nancy Huerta and Bianca Bourgeois.

To all the volunteers who helped with the competitions, the score keeping, at the door and
in the sound room and just everywhere they were needed.

A warm thank-you to the musicians, the dancers, the competitors and all Desert Fire participants.

And a great big thank-you to you the audience for without the audience there is no show.

Dinner & Show featuring Desert Fire Participants
Dinner includes: Stuffed Grape Leaves, Hummus, Yogurt Dip, Pita Bread,
Greek Salad, Beef Kabob, Rice Pilaf, Desert and beverage (soda, coffee, tea or ice tea)
$30.00 advance tickets only. 8PM

Categories include: Little Sparks (children) Entry Fee $10
Rising Flame (student dancers) Entry Fee $25.
Burning Flames (over 45), Entry Fee $35.
Fiery Fusion (Belly Dance fused with other styles of dance) entry Fee $35.
Troupe on Fire (troupes of 3 or more) Entry Fee $20 per person
Desert Flame (professional) $45.
5pm Fashion Show
5:30pm Awards
Spectator Tickets $5.

Desert Fire Gala Show with Live Arabic Music
Doors open at 7:30PM Show start 8PM

Performances by
TerriAnne Gutierrez, Tasha Banat, Zakia Hamwee, Shazadi,
Zahira, Zahira Sujong, Leyla Najma and all first Place Winners

Music provided by
James Jousif, Susu Pampanin,Issa Malluf, and TerriAnne Gutierrex
Tickets $10 in advance, $15.at the door

11-12:30 Zill workshop with TerriAnne Gutierrez
12:45-2:15 Dancing with Zills with TerriAnne Gutierrez
2:45-4:15 Basic Arabic Drums with master percussionist, Susu Pampanin
4:30-6pm Advanced Arabic Drums with master percussionist, Susu Pampanin

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for Desert Fire 2008You may also voice your opinion
of what categories you would like to see in this year's competitions.

To get a poster or limited edition print of "Anala & Montezuma at the Faire" (only 90 made) click here

To order a competition DVD or Gala show DVD (avalable to any event participants)
click here

Desert Fire 2007 Teaser Postcard in word doc
Desert Fire 2007 Poster JPEG
Desert Fire 2007 Registration Brochure JPEG front, back
Desert Fire 2007 Registration Brochure PDF
Desert Fire 2007 IMPORTANT INFORMATION word doc
Desert Fire 2007 Judging Criteria word doc
Desert Fire 2007 Rules & Regulations word doc
Desert Fire 2007 Score Sheet word doc
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For additional information also check out www.freewebs.com/desertfire

Refat will once again be joining Desert Fire 2007 & teaching a drum workshop.
Hear the Rhythm!Feel the Beat!
The drums are the heartbeat of Arabic music!
You too can learn to play the heartbeat of Arabic music on the Arabic drum
called the Dumbeck or Durbekke with internationally known Refat Drakmih.

Born and raised in Jordan, Refat has been performing with bands since the age of 10.
After moving to Dallas he traveled the United States performing with his band "Alshomu"
Refat now resides in Albuquerque , where is teaches drums and plays for many of the belly dancers.

This workshop will cover the basics rhythms for the novice and will add
embellishments for the intermediated to advanced drummer.

No Drum, Don't worry.Just let us know and we will provide you with an extra drum.
Extra drums are limited so please reserve your drum today. rabbitfire@sbcglobal.net

All those taking the workshop are invited to return to open the evening's Gala Showwith Live Drumming.

schedule, performers, judges, Special Thanks, Desert Fire 2008 Limited Edition Prints,