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Morocco Music tour-Video screening Sun 01/10/2010

Dear Friends,


Blueman Bendir
Many asked me for another opportunity to watch the film from our last Morocco Tour.
I’m so happy that I can do it and excited of sharing this magic with you
Please Join us, bring your friends and tell others:
THIS Sun,
Jan 10/10, 5-7pm.
at Rhythm Fusion
We’ll share a film and pics from our last Morocco tour and Sacred Music festival, Fes, Morocco.

This is an opportunity to learn more, ask questions and sign in to join our tour to Morocco 2010
May 26-June 4th w/ option to extend to June 12/10

(I hope to be able to update the site with more info soon)
(receive $100 discount if sign and down payment that day, c”k or cash ($500)

We’ll serve wine and munchies,
feel free to bring your favorite bottle.

**While we’re counting inventory at Rhythm Fusion and working on
the transition, you’re welcome to shop “Flea market style”… (excuse the mess).

**Please sign in to our upcoming classes.
(click and scroll to bottom)

Wishing you a healthy, happy, prosperous, peaceful year of love and all you wish for

With Rhythms of Harmony

Dror

Keep Life ALIVE.

Rhythm Fusion
1541 c Pacific av.
Santa Cruz, ca. 95060

www.rhythmfusion.com

www.drorsinai.com

831/423-2048

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Party and Film of Morocco Tour at rhythm fusion,Thurs Dec17/09


Rhythm Fusion Party and Video showing of Morocco
Thurs.Dec17/09

Dear Friends,


Blueman Bendir
Please join us to a party that will present continuation and a bright, rich, exciting and successful future as we

KEEP LIFE ALIVE

Thurs. Dec 17/09, 6-9pm.

We’ll share a film and pics (7pm) from our last Morocco tour and Sacred Music festival, Fes, Morocco.

This is an opportunity to learn more, ask questions and sign in to join our tour to Morocco 2010

http://drorsinai.com/?page_id=120

(We’ll update more details soon)
(receive $100 discount if sign and down payment that day ($500)

We’ll serve wine and munchies,
feel free to bring your favorite bottle.

As you know:
Rhythm Fusion’s Retail Shop will be closing the doors after December 31, 2009.

Until then, ALL is on SALE!

You’ll be able to do your shopping at same time (50% off most)
Please come early

Drums, instruments,all merchandise & fixtures…

With Rhythms of Harmony,

Dror and Nancy Sinai

Keep Life ALIVE.

Rhythm Fusion
1541 c Pacific av.
Santa Cruz, ca. 95060

www.rhythmfusion.com

www.drorsinai.com

831/423-2048

moving sale
..Experience classic Morocco, its beautiful nature and architecture, deep and haunting music, delicious food, welcoming hospitality and warm people!  .camel caravan

Dror Sinai & Rhythm Fusion invites you to join us on a Fun, Spiritual, Music & Food Journey To
MOROCCO
May 26 – June 4, 2010

Extended itinerary options for the Sacred Music Festival in Fes
available from June 4-12, 2010 (or any portion of those dates)

My last trip to the Sacred Music Festival in Fes with the Yuval Ron Ensemble was so deeply inspiring that I invite you to share the experience and travel with me to meet the tribal musicians and dancers of Morocco and to share this extraordinary cultural & musical experience.

Together we will explore the wonders of this ancient civilization and its many mystical music and dance traditions, beautiful architecture, bustling colorful markets and a touch of the culinary world of Morocco.  We will enjoy Berber and Sufi Gnawa tribal music and dance ceremonies on the dunes of the Sahara and in the beautiful Atlas Mountains, Andalusian and Sephardic-Jewish musicians in the Mellah (the Jewish Quarter of Marrakech), Issawa, local Chaabi musicians & a Malhoun- beautiful poetic music.  Accommodations include beautiful hotels, local Riads and a night in (comfortable) tents in the Sahara.

Please read itinerary for complete details of activities, locations, and events.
The itinerary may be subject to change due to local situations.
Itinerary and more info are available at:
MOROCCO TOUR 2010 or email me at: rhythm@rhythmfusion.com with “Morocco 2010″ in the subject line, call 831/423-2048, or write to:      Dror Sinai, Rhythm Fusion
P.O. Box 3226, Santa Cruz, CA 95063
1541 Pacific Ave. “C” Santa Cruz, CA 95060

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Rhythm Fusion store is closing/shape-shifting

Rhythm Fusion Moving Out Sale Poster

Dear Wonderful Friends and Customers,

Over the past 20 yearsRhythm Fusion has been blessed by unimaginable growthinspiration, and joy in the Santa Cruz Community and beyond.  It has been a great and unforgettable ride.

With a heavy heart and positive attitude, we are closing the doors to our Rhythm Fusion retail store at the end of December.  We are calling this time of transition our
“shape shift” because we are closing but not disappearing!!

We will continue to be in Santa Cruz
(We’re looking for warehouse/storage space,( or our garage) and keep going with our online sales & Special orders.  We will also continue our drum repair service.  We will continue to promote workshops and I will still be teaching and doing live performances and concerts.

Rhythm Fusion’s Retail Shop will be closing the doors after December 31, 2009.

Until then, ALL is on SALE!

Drums, instruments,all merchandise & fixtures…

Please sign our email list so that we can keep in touch.  We plan on having the same telephone number and email address in the future.

We’ll do our very best to keep life alive and hope we can do it together with you!

Thank you for all your business, help, support, love and encouragement throughout the years.
We could not have done it without you.
We are going to miss you!  Stay in touch!

With Rhythms of Harmony,

Dror and Nancy Sinai

(we haven’t given up the belief in a miracle! someone to take over with the financial resources and energy to revive and expand the business… retail, music school, community center, museum????)

Keep Life ALIVE.

Dror Sinai

Rhythm Fusion
1541 c Pacific av.
Santa Cruz, ca. 95060

www.rhythmfusion.com

www.drorsinai.com

rhythm@rhythmfusion.com
831/423-2048

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Morocco 2010 Tour

Dror Sinai & Rhythm Fusion invites you to join us on a

Fun, Spiritual, Music & Food Journey

To

MOROCCO

May 26 – June 4, 2010

Extended itinerary options for the Sacred Music Festival in Fes

available from June 4-12, 2010 (or any portion of those dates)

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My last trip to the Sacred Music Festival in Fes with the Yuval Ron Ensemble was so deeply inspiring that I invite you to share the experience and travel with me to meet the tribal musicians and dancers of Morocco and to share this extraordinarycultural musical experience.

Together we will explore the wonders of this ancient civilization and its many mystical music and dance traditions, beautifularchitecture, bustling colorful markets and a touch of the culinary world of Morocco.  We will enjoy Berber and Sufi Gnawatribal music and dance ceremonies on the dunes of the Sahara and in the beautiful Atlas MountainsAndalusian and Sephardic-Jewish musicians in the Mellah (the Jewish Quarter of Marrakech), Issawa, local Chaabi musicians & a Malhoun- beautiful poetic music.  Accommodations include beautiful hotels, local Riads and a night in (comfortable) tents in the Sahara.

Please read itinerary for complete details of activities, locations, and events.

The itinerary may be subject to change due to local situations.

Itinerary and registration forms are available at:

www.drorsinai.com or email me at: rhythm@rhythmfusion.com with “Morocco 2010” in the subject line, call 831/423-2048, or write to:

Dror Sinai, Rhythm Fusion

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

1541 Pacific Ave. “C” Santa Cruz, CA 95060


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Casablanca, Marrakech, Gorges, Merzouga, Erfoud, Fes

May 26     Casablanca

Upon arrival in Casablanca, the economic capital of Morocco, you will be met and transferred by bus to your Casablanca hotel, where you will check in and relax for the afternoon. Depending on time, you could choose to have an optional tour of the Hassan II mosque.  Hotel: Hotel Maamoura:  HYPERLINK “http://www.hotelmaamoura.com“ http://www.hotelmaamoura.com

May 27     Casablanca / Marrakech (B) 4 HOURS DRIVING

In the morning you will set off to Marrakech, a four hour drive from Casablanca.  You will be able to spend the afternoon getting a bit familiar with the city.  In the evening you can visit the famous Djemaa el-fnaa that comes alive at night with storytellers, snake charmers, monkeys, acrobats, and musicians.  Spend the evening watching the scene unfold from one of the rooftop cafes surrounding the famous square.  Dinner will be taken at local restaurant.  Riad: Riad Omar: HYPERLINK “http://www.riadomar.com“ http://www.riadomar.com

May 28    Marrakech (B)

After breakfast, the group will have a guided tour of Marrakech, the southern pearl of Morocco. You will discover the Palace of the Bahia, the Saadian Tombs, Malah(jewish Quarter) and many other hidden treasures.  After lunch, you will continue with the tour on to the magnificent Koutoubia Mosque and the famous Djemaa el-Fna, one of the center attractions of Marrakech.  The tour will conclude with an exploration of  the souk (market) lined with fresh fruit, mounds of spices, intricately woven Berber carpets and many other art objects of Morocco.  Dinner will be taken at a local restaurant or near the big square. We’ll arrange for Andalous music .  Riad: Riad Omar

May 29     Marrakech / Ouarzazate (B) 4 HOURS DRIVE

After breakfast you will depart for Ouarzazate over the High Atlas Mountains through the Tichka Pass. Keep your eyes open for the Berber villages tucked away in the mountain side. Upon arrival in Ouarzazate, lunch will be available.  In the afternoon, you will tour Aït Benhaddou, one of the world’s most magnificent Kasbahs, this setting has been used for more films than any other location in Morocco; films including, Lawrence of Arabia, Jesus of Nazareth, and recently The Gladiator.  You will return to Ouarzazate for the evening and spend the night at a hotel there.  Dinner will be taken at a local restaurant.

We’re working on booking a band for the evening.

Hotel: Riad Tichka Salam (no website yet)

May 30     Ouarzazate  / Todra Gorges (B, D) 3-4 HOURS DRIVING

After breakfast you will continue onwards on your journey along the road of 1000 kasbahs.  On route, you may have time to visit the beautiful Kasbahs of Taourirt and Tifoulout, and the Dades Valley before arriving at Tinerhir where you will have time to explore the gorges.  Dinner will be served in your hotel.  Hotel: Kasbah Lamrani: HYPERLINK “http://www.kasbahlamrani.com“ http://www.kasbahlamrani.com

May 31                        Todra Gorges / Erfoud / Sahara (B, L, D)

In the morning you will travel onwards to Erfoud from which you depart by 4×4 to the edge of the dunes at Auberge Dunes d’Or HYPERLINK “http://www.aubergedunesdor.com“ http://www.aubergedunesdor.com.  In the afternoon you will visit a Gnawa village and learn a bit about their music and background and have a chance to listen to them play.  From there you set off in the evening on camel for a 2-hour trek out to the oasis where you will spend the night in Berber tents.  While in the Oasis you will be entertained and able to sing and play along as your guides bring out their drums and start a mini concert among the sand dunes.

I’m working on getting the Gnawa musicians to play & dance for us and with us in the oasis.

Tents by Auberge Dunes D’Or

June 1     Erfoud  (B, D) 1 hour drive about

After an early breakfast and the camel trek out of the dunes, you will have time to relax a little at the Auberge, possibly taking a swim in their small pool before taking the 4×4 back to Erfoud.  You may want to visit the fossil factory where they saw huge slabs of rock to reveal the fossils hidden within.  It is fascinating to see how much skilled hand labor is involved creating the highly polished items available in the small shop there.  Some like to take a trip up to Errachidia to visit the market there.  In the evening we  will arrange to have a Malhoun band come and play for the group .  Hotel: Hotel Belere HYPERLINK “http://www.belerehotels.com“ http://www.belerehotels.com

June 2         Erfoud (B, D)

This day will be spent relaxing at the hotel, hopefully being able to meet some local musicians to play alongside, and conclude in the evening with a cooking class where you will learn how to make a traditional Moroccan dish.  Hotel: Hotel Belere

June 3         Erfoud / Midelt (B)             4 HOURS OF DRIVING

Leaving Erfoud the next morning you begin your ascent up across the Middle Atlas Mountains following the Ziz River valley.  Most of the day will be spent winding our way through the beautiful forests, jagged rock faces, and Berber villages as we cross the Atlas Mountains and begin to descend towards Fes. Half way, we will stop for lunch in the town of Midelt, famous for its fossils and rocks.  Hotel: Kasbah Asmaa (no website yet)

June 4           Fes (B) 4 Hour drive

After breakfast you will drive the remaining four hours to Fes.  Along the way you will pass through beautiful forests, Berber villages and the French town of Ifrane.  Upon arrival in Fes you can check into your hotel and explore the city a bit.  Or attend the first concert of the music festival.  Hotel: on your own

NOTES:

*Itinerary may change without early notice.

*This itinerary is not complete since things are not set in such advance in Morocco. Dates may change couple days early or later (I’ll inform exact dates in Jan/10).

* For the same reason pricing is not complete yet however, the goal is to include double occupancy & breakfast for less than $3,000.

*I’m putting together an optional stay in Fes for the rest of the tour. I try to have options of 2,3,4 star or a riad accommodations , single or doubles.

*I’m thinking of driving direct in one day from Erfoud to Fes in order to have an extra day in Fes.

*The pace, culture and timing in Morocco are very different than ours, please expect delays and changes already. We still can have much fun.

Please email to sign in with “Morocco 2010” in subject line to rhythm@rhythmfusion.com

feel free to call with any questions  831/423-2048. I’ll add pics and videos from our last trip soon.

Please email to sign in with “Morocco 2010” in subject line to rhythm@rhythmfusion.com

feel free to call with any questions  831/423-2048.

I’ll add pics and videos from our last trip soon.

Can’t wait for another magical journey.

Please sign in EARLY so we can continue arrangements

Keep Life Alive

Dror Sinai

Rhythm fusion

1541 c Pacific av.

Santa Cruz, Ca. 95060

831/423-2048

831/426-7975

rhythm@rhythmfusion.com

www.drorsinai.com

www.rhythmfusion.com


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A LILA- Morocco in Santa Cruz Oct 23/09

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Hands across the sea-101809 This is going to be fun…

What a great opportunity to play with Yuval and . who is visiting from India in Los Angeles, Oct 18/09

Hands across the sea101809

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North American frame Drum Assoc. Classes, clinics and concert in Los Angeles, Oct 17/09

World of Frame Drums. I’m so happy and lucky to be teaching with all these amazing musicians: N. Scott Robinson, Randy Gloss, Houman Pourmehdi,Brad Dutz… and few great guests will join at the eve concert …

Join us for the day of clinics or come and bring your friends for the concert…

NAFDA West flyer

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TURNING HEART

Rosh Hashana & End of Ramadan-good reason for a SUFI  concert.

JOIN us TODAY, Pinole, East Bay area

"Turning Hearts" Sept 20/09

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How long have you wanted to play Djimbe or Congas?

Dror at Rhythm Fusion. Photo by Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel

Dror playing at Rhythm Fusion (Photo by Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel)

Now is the time.

We have 3 workshops while I’m at the sacred music fest. in Morocco.
I’m very excited to be invited.
Thank you much Yuval Ron
www.yuvalronmusic.com

Workshops:

TUES-7-8:30-Intermediate middle eastern Percussion with Uncle Mafufo
www.unclemafufo.com

** CONGA classes with Lenny Calandrino every Sat in June 6:30-8pm

** DJIMBE classes with Salif Kone every WED in June 7-8:30 pm.

Register now.
see details
http://www.rhythmfusion.com/category/20_events/

**Our music series in front of Rhythm Fusion at the Plaza will start June 6th,1pm

Danjuma Adamu & ONOLA
http://www.myspace.com/danjumaadamu

**We’re looking for a band to play this sat, memorial day May 23 anyone??

**to sign in to middle Eastern music and dance camp
http://www.middleeastcamp.com/

please contact Amit , amit@netomato.com
408/761-6511, Thank you Amit for helping with that.

I’ll try to keep in touch with everyone and share pics , movies and stories from my travels…

Keep Life ALIVE

Dror

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Many Blessings and Workshop Schedule

Dror Sinai at Rhythm Fusion (Picture by Shmuel Thaler, Sentinel)

Dror Sinai at Rhythm Fusion (Picture by Shmuel Thaler, Sentinel)

Thank you much for all of you who came and shared in the fun celebration.

Thank you Jim Greiner for leading a great drum circle 
www.handsondrum.com

For-Feldthouse family, David, Soul, Ryan Brian and Natasha for beautiful dance… 

Thank you Janelle for passionate dance and for letting the belt fall off…
www.janelledance.com/desertdream.shtml

Thank you-Rick Walker for your “weird” looping music, always amazes me….
http://www.looppool.info/

Thank you-Danjuma Adamu & ONOLA , Daniel, Renato, Joe, Derek and all of you that I cant spell your names…
For making everyone sweat and dance and cheer up the spirits…
http://www.myspace.com/danjumaadamu

There were so many happy people, great energy just like old time…

We’ll have these events every first & Third Sat. of the month. 
I invite you, musicians and bands to communicate and apply with us if interested to perform at the PLAZA .
I’ll keep you updated

We have these workshops ready for you to join and sign up now.
Armando-”Uncle Mafufo” will teach Tues classes while I’m in Morocco.
** Ongoing middle eastern ensamble class every Tues. 7-8:30pm
** CONGA classes with Lenny Calandrino every Sat in June 6:30-8pm
** DJIMBE classes with Salif Kone every WED in June 7-8:30 pm.
Register now.
see details
http://www.rhythmfusion.com/category/20_events/

I’m leaving to the SACRED MUSIC FEST in FES Morocco in few days.
My friend Andy is helping create a blog so we can share our adventures, I’ll email again with details.

Keep Life ALIVE

Dror

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