Dror Sinai

Keeping Life Alive

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“Playing for Peace”

 by the Peace Messengers

Israeli, Palestinian & Iranian great musicians

Saturday, May 4 at 8:00 pm at

Temple Beth El ,3055 Porter Gulch Road , Aptos, CA 95003           Tel 831/479-3444

Dror 831-234-0619


Tickets




Yair Dalal-Oud, Violin, Vocal (www.YairDalal.com) , Naser Musa-Oud, Vocal(www.nasermusa.net), Hamid Saeidi-Santoor,Vocal (http://www.hamidsaeidi.com), Dror Sinai-Percussion,vocal (www.DrorSinai.com)

Coming together for an amazing musical journey of mystical, meditative and peaceful message…

More Dates;
April 13- Gainesville , FL.
April 14- Jacksonville, FL.
May 3rd- Fresno, Ca.
May 4t-Santa Cruz, Ca.

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Happy New World (& how to)

Wishing you a Healthy, Happy,            

Morocco sand dunes Peaceful, Harmonious, Prosperous,

Meaningful and Loving New World…

One way to make it come true is to Be Yourself, Do the things you like to do and enjoy it NOW

Here is how I can help and inspire:

1) Did you ever dream on going to Morocco?
You can still save $485 if by Dec 31/12  (4 more days)
 register
Mugical-Morocco. May 31-June 16/2013
A Journey of a life time
Paypal now to save $485
Buy Now
Please like & share Like me on Facebook with friends who may be interested

2) New Year resolution: start drumming or get a gift certificate for a friend?
I’m avail for group & private Drum & Percussion lessons
For a private lesson, paypal below
Buy Now

also, have couple local workshops in Jan:

3) Mid-East Percussion workshop- San Jose
Sun. Jan 6 /2013.  4-5:30pm , Jan 13-2-5:30pm  in San Jose
also see on Facebook
pre-register and pay Buy Now

4) Mid-East Percussion workshop- Santa Cruz
Mo. Jan 7, 14 & 21 /2013.   7-8:30pm
see on Facebook
pre-register and pay Buy Now

5) Monarch Inn -
If you’re vacationing in santa Cruz Area, this wonderful old style B&B is Majestically located on the cliff in Capitola facing the never-ending Ocean view
Communicate with Lonna3 nights for 2 nights price

6) My friends John & Barbara Chookasian,
wonderful Armenian music.
Coming up to Bay Area soon

7)Career Opportunity
I’m looking for an ECOMMERCE “WIZ” partner, to build and manage a successful new website…
Interesting vision of a “Personal Amazon”…

Are you tired of working for a corporation? ready to be your own boss? Have knowledge, experience and no fear?
talk to me

Happy New World,
Keep life ALIVE

Dror

Dror Sinai
mailto:rhythm@rhythmfusion.com
www.drorsinai.com
www.rhythmfusion.com
www.zilzil.net
www.Mugical-Morocco.com

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Mid-east Percussion, Jan 2013-San Jose & Santa Cruz

Middle East Percussion classes- San Jose

    • Sun. Jan 6, / 2013        4-5:30pm  + Sun Jan 13, 2-5:30 (two classes)
  • silicon valley business center
    1900 Camden av. (at Leigh)
    San Jose , Ca. 95124
    831/234-0619
                            
  • This is a 3 class session (1 class Jan 6 + 2 classes Jan 13) for the ones who have a little experience or already took my “Intro” class in past.
    For Belly dancers , their friends and the interested
    We’ll play Frame drum, Riq & Doumbek.
    We’ll learn rhythms, rhythmic games and work on rhythmic compositions…
    much to learn and grow and all while we’re having a great time.

    Best to register in advance

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 Middle East Percussion classes- Santa Cruz

    • Mo. Jan 7,14,21 / 2013        7-8:30pm
  • Santa Cruz, Ca.
    831/234-0619
                            
  • This is a 3 class session for the ones who have a little experience or already took my “Intro” class in past.
    For Belly dancers , their friends and the interested
    We’ll play Frame drum, Riq & Doumbek.
    We’ll learn rhythms, rhythmic games and work on rhythmic compositions…
    much to learn and grow and all while we’re having a great time.

    Best to register in advance

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Armando, Uncle Mafufo- you’ll always be missed

My friend , my teacher and inspiration, Armando Fojaco also known as Uncle Mafufo, has passed away few days ago, almost 73.

Big guy, big hands and very sensitive touch… the rhythms…the smile…the love…                     
I imagine now he’s with the lights shining from above…

Thank you for being my friend and my teacher.
Thank you for your soft acceptance.
Thank you for the smiles.
Thank you for inspiring me and many others to play drums and percussion.
Thank you for inspiring my kids for out of the box art expressions.
Thank you for introducing me to the Belly dance scene.
Thank you for the time at Oregon country fair.
Thank you for introducing me to Sweets Mill and all the great time.
Thank you for teaching so many people, people who will continue to remember you, continue to play and teach.
You’ll always be loved and missed.
http://www.unclemafufo.com/

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Peace in the Middle East- Concert tour-Israeli, Iranian & Palestinian great musicians

Few months ago, while the Iranian -Israeli political relationship was on edge of war, few Israeli and Iranian people posted on facebook to each other-”we love you, we’ll never bomb you”… pretty soon there were many more Israeli and Iranian posting these human, loving messages to each other.

As it got viral I was inspired to create a concert with Israeli, palestinian and Iranian musicians so we can share the message , remind others that governments are not always for people and we have all to share and care for each other and the planet, to support a creative, supportive, harmonious, peaceful and loving lives…

With the help of Julia Gilden I’m so honored and exited to be sharing with these most amazing people and musicians:

Yair DalalNaser MusaHamid SaeidiMiriam Peretz-dancer , Dror Sinai.

We’ll be performing:

Oct 25- Stanford

Thurs. Oct 25, 7:30pm.

Koret Pavilion, Lane A.

Stanford University, Stanford, Ca.

roeyamin@stanford.edu

 

Oct 27- Oakland

Temple Sinai, 2808 Summit st. Oakland, Ca. 94609

1 (800) 838-3006 or www.Brownpapertickets.com

Oct 28- Santa Cruz

First Congregational Church,

900 High Street  Santa Cruz, CA 95060

(831) 426-2010


tickt prices


 


Middle East Peace Concert, Oct 25-Stanford

 

” Desert Roots”

Solo Concert ,Dror Sinai, drums and Vocals

Oct 20, 6-7 dinner, 7pm concert at Santa Cruz, Art League,

Broadway Playhouse theatre, 526 Broadway, Santa Cruz, Ca. details and tickets

 

 

 

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Drum Workshop, Drum Orchestra and concerts


You can’t keep doing same things and expect it to be different…  who said that?Well, hope you’re ready to do different things and make it better & better.Please come and invite a friend to one or more of these events
:1. “Intro to hand Drums” – Feb 9, 16, 23 / 2012, 6:00 to 7:30 pm. or FaceBook
2. “Mideast Drum Orchestra” -Feb 9, 16, 23 & March 1, 8, 15 / 2012   7:30 to 9:00 pm
or on FaceBook

3. Concert- Bridge to Babylon Feb 03/2012, UC Santa Cruz, Ca.
Yair Dalal & Dror Sinai

4. Please share with your friends in SoCal.   Riverside, Ca  Jan 21/12
Doumbek workshop, potluck and Concert

5. concert -Babel / Ashkenaz March 24-S.Cruz, March 25-SF
Jewish Music Festival

6.   “Mugical-Morocco“- May 31-June 17/12
** also receive $200 disc for each friend you inspire to join.
inspiring enough?





Email me for Registration and payment form.

ask me about university credits and if you want to form your own group and discount for lg groups.


Please register ahead of time so I can prepare well.

What a wonderful day and a wonderful new year

Dror
mailto:rhythm@rhythmfusion.com
www.drorsinai.com
www.rhythmfusion.com
www.zilzil.net

Posted 1 year, 4 months ago at 12:20 pm. Add a comment

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May the Light Occupy

Do you remember an incident in your life that immediately changed everything?
You’re busy doing what you usually do, familiar routine, and suddenly seemingly from nowhere- something happens, something you did not plan on or anticipated. It could be an earthquake, a tornado or an illness that changes the way you see/perceive/value things or life for that matter…

Changes your awareness.

In my new learning, It’s called “source-Foundation“- this very moment of change of awareness IS a change in everything you do.
(and of course, this source foundation has its own source foundation)

Every change is a challenge.

The unknown of what the change is going to look/be like may be accompanied with fear, exhaustion, overwhelming… and the best way to flow with it is to trust that it is for the better, to trust that we’re protected, to trust that there is a LIGHT

and DO the best you can about it. (now)

These exact experiences of “source foundation” moments that inspired me to appreciate, respect and gratitude all & everyone around me.
this exact experiences that inspires me to live and inspire for “Life Is Now” to “Live Life ALIVE” to “Design & Occupy Our Reality“…

My actions, my lectures, my concerts and my Mugical-Morocco journey (see special details below) is my offerings to you to be inspired and do the best you can for better and better

Happy holidays, happy new year
May we experience a healthy, loving, Peaceful, joyful and prosperous year.

May the light Occupy our reality

Dror

So, If you had similar experiences, you probably agree life is now.
when you meet with family and friends this Holiday season, plan to join me on this Musical & Magical exploration of a lifetime:

Mugical-Morocco“- DISCOUNT $2,150
**if pd by Dec31/11- (first 10days)

** also receive $200 disc for each friend you inspire to join.
inspiring enough?
Click pay and email me= for registration forms now!
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ask me about university credits and if you want to form your own group and discount for lg groups.

*** “Intro to hand Drums” Thurs , Feb 9,16,23/ 12
***  Also “Mid-East Drum Orchestra”- intermediate ongoing classes same dates.
*** I’m available for these:

** Hand Drum classes, private and groups:Frame drum, doumbek, riq, shakere, conga, cajon, djimbe

I have few open spots local in Santa Cruz, if interested

Posted 1 year, 5 months ago at 2:34 pm. Add a comment

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Occupy Our Reality

With inspiration of the awakenings around the world-

Lets Occupy our Reality is my other way to say- Keep Life Alive

What am I doing about it?

Well, beside closing my Bank of America account (which I did several years ago)

I practice on focusing my intentions on what & how I like my life to be and what is my contribution to the world.

I’m learning that when my thoughts and my intentions are clear and focused – usually it leads to very positive manifestations

These manifestations allow me to Occupy my Own Reality and feel ALIVE.

I’m offering you to join me, join me with being aware and active, join me to these enlightening events, Join me to inspire others

Here are few wonderful opportunities for my Local friends and for all around the world:

*** Mugical Morocco 2012

A Life changing Magical, Musical and Cultural Journey to Morocco.

We tour the country by day- Casablanca, Marakech, Ouarzazet, Atlas mountains, Night in the Sahara, Fes… Almost every evening, wherever we are we’ll have local musicians playing for us-And then- We arrive at the Sacred Music Festival in Fes- 8 days of sacred music from around the world…

Register early for great discount or monthly payments…

Contact me

*** “Intro to hand Drums“- workshop Thursdays Nov/2011.

w/ Dror Sinai

I’m exited to offer this workshop again and share.

*** Lucky Losada- Cajon/Compas workshop  Nov 1, 2, 3-
- world-renowned flamenco percussionist, will teach in San Francisco & Santa Cruz
we’re so blessed to have this opportunity.

***  Creole Choir of Cuba at Kuumbwa Jazz- OCTOBER 22 (on tour in US)

from a friend: “Dror, this group is AMAZING! They are Cubans, all descended from Haitian slaves who were tricked into a second slavery in Cuba in the 19th century.  They sing songs handed down in their families, mostly in a French-Creole but also some Cuban songs.  POWERFUL stuff!!!
> I saw them in England this summer and they were the best thing of the whole WOMAD festival — stunning performers, powerful voices, simple but very striking choreography.  You can look them up on YouTube and see some performance footage.  The only instrument is congas, but it is SUCH a rich and powerful sound that they create.  Highly  recommend!!!!”

*** Middlle east music and Dance Camp July 7-14/2012

A million $ experience for almost nothing. I do not have the words to express the incredible experience of camping in nature with a bunch of beautiful and talented people, the teachings, the music, the dance, the joy, the life enhancing energy...

COME!

*** SIRENZ cd release show. Sat., Nov. 26th.
Enjoy an evening of soul stirring a cappella.

More info: www.HeatherHoustonMusic.com

*** I’m available for these:

** Hand Drum classes, private and groups:Frame drum, doumbek, riq, shakere, conga, cajon, djimbe

I have few open spots local in Santa Cruz, if interested

*** A doumbek class is forming Sunnyvale area.

Be friend me

Find us on Facebook

Lets make it a life of joy
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Hope to share some or all these events with you.
Reply to me, email me so I know we’re communicating

Lets Occupy Our Reality

Keep Life ALIVE.

Dror Sinai

Want to be my friend on FB?

P.O. Box 3226
Santa Cruz, Ca. 95063

mailto:rhythm@rhythmfusion.com
www.drorsinai.com
www.rhythmfusion.com
www.zilzil.com

Posted 1 year, 7 months ago at 12:31 pm. Add a comment

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Intro to Hand Drum workshop Thurs.Nov/2011

Introduction to Hand Drums

With Dror Sinai

Nov 3, 10, 17,  & Dec 1 /2011, Thurs 7:30 to 9:00 pm

This class is for beginning drummers and for other musicians who would like to gain some experience and knowledge of different drums and percussion instruments from around the world. It will focus on positioning and basic rhythm techniques used in creating the sounds and rhythms on the frame drum (Tar or Def), Riq (Middle Eastern tambourine), Doumbek (Darbuka, Durbaky, Tabla), and various sound makers that we as a group will choose.

First classes will concentrate on each drum and by the 4-5th class we’ll work on orchestration/ensemble.

Dror Sinai is a percussionist, drum collector and the owner of Rhythm Fusion.  This workshop will help the beginning drummer,dancer and interested to improve their personal rhythm skills with hands on experience. To explore the self, relate to others and meet the idiot of the village…

Class space is limited! Pre-registration is required

Pleasure Point Fitness and Dance Studio

907 41st Av. Santa Cruz ca. 95062

To Register call Natasha Feldthouse at (831)334-8492

PRIVATE classes available. Please contact mailto:dror@rhythmfusion.com

Posted 1 year, 7 months ago at 5:28 pm. Add a comment

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Music & Dance Camp and local life enhancements

So many things, events and happenings to help keep life ALIVE .
I’ll mention few local and worldly events and will share more details as it gets closer.

** “Rock-Shabat” -Tomorrow-Fri-June 10/11,7:30 pm. At Temple Beth El-Aptos.

It becomes better and better, higher and higher…If you can use help delivering your prayers, desires and wishes with a great group of people and transporting music that elevates…

** TEDx-Santa Cruz. June 11-Cabrillo College.

“Ideas worth Sharing”- I’ll be there.

**”Intro to Doumbek” at the HAFLA in Half Moon Bay.
Sat/Sun 06/12/11 .
I imagine Dasha will serve us some great fun time with Belly Dance, workshops, bazzar, fun music and dance and oh yes, the food…
I’ll be teaching Sun 4-5pm.

** “Middle Eastern Music and Dance Camp“. July 09-16/11
A million $ experience for almost nothing. I do not have the words to express the incredible experience of camping in nature with a bunch of beautiful and talented people, the teachings, the music, the dance, the joy, the life enhancing energy
COME!

** Doumbek workshop in Sunnyvale, Tues in June
Womans Group started, limited space. Contacted me right away if interested mailto:dror@rhythmfusion.com

**Ash Santa Cruz House Concert-Father’s Day!
Sunday, June 19 · 3:00pm – 6:00pm
Eva Salina Primack – if you never heard her sing-you must be there.
If you did hear her sing-I know you’ll be there.

**Helladelics in Santa Cruz -
Saturday, June 18 · 8:00pm – 11:00pmGREEK music, come and dance.
I’m bringing Zorba in me…

**Mugical-Morocco 2012
I’m starting registration a year in advance. Details to come.
Please communicate with me if interested.

Share with your friends, hope to see you in one or all these magnificent experiences

** Hand Drum classes, private and groups:Frame drum, doumbek, riq, shakere, conga, cajon, djimbe…
I have few open spots local in Santa Cruz, if interested.
mailto:rhythm@rhythmfusion.com

**My friends at the “Peace Boat” are collecting donations to supportEarthquake Emergency Relief

Keep Life ALIVE.
Dror Sinai

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