Danyavaad
Danyavaad plays live original Middle Eastern flavored music featuring the electric sitar and tribal drum beats. Danyavaad creates an atmosphere of Middle Eastern lounge mixed with Indian and Rock. The unique songs of Danyavaad are originals by San Diego’s Guitarmageddon Champion Greg Vaughan, tribal drummer Gabriel Penix and DJ/Bassist Sandy Bagri. Danyavaad means "thank you" in Hindi.
Located in San Diego.
Middle Earth
2006 Golden Belly Award Winners!
- Zaghareet Magazine
The Middle-Earth Ensemble is a San Diego based group that performs music for belly dance and other festive occasions at many local venues. Their gypsy-infused sound has fueled the hips of many a belly dancer in the Southern California area, and has led to their popularity in San Diego . The musicians derive their influences from many different styles, including Arabic, Persian, Turkish, folk, jazz, classical, rock and improvisational music. The music of Middle-Earth Ensemble represents a unique fusion and blending to create their original sound.
Located in San Diego.
VIDEO: Watch and listen to Middle Earth & The Shimmy Sisters @ the Sameda Faire 2006 .
Light Rain
The musicians of Light Rain are considered pioneers of the engaging and powerful music, which has come to be known as "World Beat". At the heart of this music beats clearly, Doug Adamz, composer and musician extraordinaire. Light Rain with it's diversity, originality and completely unique sound will mesmerize and delight you. It is guaranteed that you will not be able to stay in your seat. Light Rain calls you to dance! Let the gypsy soul in you answer to the sounds as this music weaves it's way in your heart and soul. Thier song 'Rabekin' is a featured piece in Robert Altman's film about the Joffrey Ballet, 'The Company'.
Located in Bay Area.
El Rubio
Flamenco & Classical Guitar
El Rubio's passion for the roots and origins of guitar music has lead him to study and master the Spanish Classical and Flamenco classics. Learning and inspired from some of the worlds greatest musicians, such as Celin, Lito Romero and Juan Serranohe, El Rubio has mastered an extensive repertoire of Spanish Classical and Flamenco guitar masterpieces . El Rubio has appeared on television, radio, and in concert halls since he began his professional career as a teenager in the late seventies in California.
Located in San Diego and Bay Area.
