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05.01-06.05North African Music & Dance Workshop: Dance Odyssey Studio
May 1-June 5, thursdays

Join Fattah Abbou in a rare opportunity to learn the rhythm and moves of North African Dance. Acquaint yourself with the Tamazight music of Morocco while enjoying this celebratory tradition. For specific questions regarding this workshop, drop a line via the AZA email:

info@azamusic.com

To register, follow the above link to Dance Odyssey Studio or call: 831.462.4590

03.15.08: AZA goes to Texas y'all!
South by Southwest Festival
If you have never been to SXSW you are in for a treat. This festival is a music and film interactive where industry pros and emerging art gather for a meeting of the minds with loads of public interest and participation to catch all the talent. Held throughout the city of Austin, this festival carries on from March 7 to March 16th.

Click on the link above to explore this event.

01.13.08Amazigh New Year 2958: HAVE A GOOD ONE!
Did you know that it is the year 2958 for Imazighen (Berber people)? This year Fattah and Mohamed traveled to Boston to celebrate and perform at the Amazigh New Year event sponsored by the Amazigh Cultural Association in America. Many thanks to Addi Ouadderou of www.moroccancaravan.com and Professor Cynthia Becker for facilitating their visit.

09.09.07FRIDAY, SEPT 28, 8:30 PM: CD RELEASE PARTY!
Kuumbwa Jazz Center
320-2 Cedar Street, Santa Cruz, CA

Come join this celebration concert performance to debut the new album, Tamghra Wushen. Sample the sounds from the new CD with a six member-plus ensemble. Be prepared for a full house, dancing, and a chance to purchase the AZA merchandise and the new CD at an exclusive discounted rate for concert attendees. Thank you for supporting traditional art forms. See you then!

Tickets: $14 adv/$16 at the door.
AZA ticketline: 831.818.1842

05.21.07FESTIVAL THANK YOU!: Thanks to all festival goers for your support of tradtional arts. The Amazigh Cultural Festival was a success with images to be posted on our gallery soon. Our fond appreciation to the the festival team that left an impact on our community:

Professor Cynthia Becker, Boston University
Addi Ouadderou, Moroccan Caravan imports
Amel Tafsout, dancer extraordinaire
Latifa Banitouagga,Fashion Director
Johanna Thorn, Volunteer Coordinator
Mohamed Aoualou, Publicity/marketing
Fattah Abbou, Festival Producer
With much appreciation, D.L.Wilson, AZA Band Mgmt.

05.12.07AMAZIGH CULTURAL FESTIVAL COMING TO TOWN!: Kuumbwa Jazz Center
320 Cedar Street, Santa Cruz, CA
Saturday May 12, 2007

Schedule of Events:
1pm: DANCE WORKSHOP with Internationally acclaimed dancer: AMEL TAFSOUT-->FREE

2:30-3:30pm Grab some Moroccan lunch by www.saharancatering.com and join Prof Cynthia Becker for a video presentation: Berber Wedding and Amazigh Culture. Free presentation, Lunch items for purchase.

COURTYARD SALE THROUGHOUT THE DAY...

8:00PM-10PM: Moh Alileche, Algerian folk musician and ensemble/ BERBER FASHION SHOW hosted by Addi Ouadderrou of www.moroccancatering.com/DANCE PERFORMANCE--Amel Tafsout and music by AZA (of course!)

Registration for Dance workshop advised. AZA ticket line and info: 831.818.1842, adv tickets $16 At the door $18