mavrothis
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Coming to Mexico City end of September
Hi to the board,
Is there anyone in Mexico City, or who is familiar with the city, on the boards?
I will be performing there as part of an art exhibit at the El Chopo museum on September 29th, and will be there from the 27th-30th.
Would love some help in finding opportunities for organizing another performance, and oud/makam workshop/seminars while I am there.
Also, would love to meet some musicians there too if possible.
Thanks,
mavrothi
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John Erlich
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Hi Mav,
How about contacting the local Sufis? For example: http://sufimexico.com/
I think a FOAF (friend of a friend) is a Sheikha (female leader) with the Jerrahi Sufi order in Mexico City. I could try to get (additional?) contact
info if you are interested.
You might also try the DF's Maronite community. I wasn't able to get into their web page, http://www.sancharbel.com/ , but I am working on a funky, old computer right now. Worth a try...
All the best,
John
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mavrothis
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Thanks John,
If your foaf might be interested in saying hello while I'm in Mexico City, that would be cool. Maybe she knows of other musicians/venues in town?
Never been there before and don't know how mobile I'll be, but you never know.
Absolutely no pressure, and thanks for checking in.
Take care,
mavrothi
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John Erlich
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Hi Mav,
I sent an email to my friend. I'll let you know whatever info I can get.
I had another thought: Do you play any Sephardic Jewish music? It seems that information on synagogues in Mexico City (at least contact phone #'s) is
pretty easy to get on-line. If memory serves, about 1/3 of Mexico's 60,000 Jews have roots in Syria and other Arab countries. There is even one
synagogue called "Kolel Or Damesek," which translates to something like, "the Community, 'Light of Damascus'." I doubt they get to hear their
beloved oud music live very often! You can find them and others on this web page: http://www.mavensearch.com/ (seach synagogues, then Mexico)
Good luck!
All the best,
John
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mavrothis
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Thanks a lot John, that's very helpful.
I'll let you know if I get in touch with any of these communities.
Take care,
Mavrothi
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