FRANK
LAZZARO ON DUMBEK
739 Arden Dr. Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 942-1326 flazzaro@msn.com
DRUM
CLASSES:
Mondays from 6-7:00 pm:
Dumbek-Middle Eastern drumming
World Beat Center, Balboa Park
San Diego, CA
Frank Lazzaro has been in the
San Diego area since 1986, where he
has studied African and Middle Eastern
drumming extensively. He has performed
with several dancers and groups, most
notably "Urban Vibrations" featuring
dancers Meleah and Desiree in the
mid-nineties, and more recently "Damaru." This world beat fusion
group derives their influences from African drumming traditions, as well as
the rhythms of middle eastern dance. Damaru has made regular appearances at
the San Diego Street Scene and has a self-titled CD.
Frank teaches dumbek in both group and private settings, and regularly drums
for bellydance classes. He also has an instructional CD available for students
of middle eastern drumming and dance. Frank has performed annually at MECDA's
Cairo Carnival and is a member of SAMEDA. He is active in the San Diego dance
scene, and produces monthly shows at Claire De Lune in North Park, featuring
live music and dancers. Here he has accompanied John Bilezikjian, Dave Dhillon,
and other great musicians, in these exciting and successful showcases. Frank
plays regularly with "Middle-Earth"
as their lead drummer, and recently completed a CD of mid-east fusion music
suitable for belly dancing. Frank
is also featured on IAMED's video production of "Hollywood Babylon",
and performed at the Bellydance Superstars' recent stop in San Diego.
He has drummed for Urban Tribal Dance Company and other troupes, including Marula's Troupe El Nejume, Atash Maya, and Gypsy Duende. He also makes yearly trips to Maui, where he is involved in the vibrant dance community there. Frank can always be found at local events, supporting the music and dance with his enthusiastic spirit. He is available for performances, workshops, and has CDs and drums available.
BELLY DANCERS AND MUSICIANS FOR HIRE! Contact Frank for details.
Read my articles
at GILDED SERPENT: "Drumming
For Dancers", "Understanding
Middle-Eastern Rhythm" and
"Tips
on Dancing to Live Music"
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FRANK
LAZZARO ON DUMBEK - Compact Disc Middle
Eastern Drum Rhythms: Drum and Dance to the beat of the Dumbek. Selections
include: To Order, send check or money order for $15 to: Frank Lazzaro 739 Arden Dr. Encinitas, CA 92024 I also accept PAYPAL
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DUMBEKS
FOR SALE
I have excellent quality Egyptian dumbeks available for sale, direct from
Cairo. These are the style used for bellydance by professionals around the
world.
They come in
a variety of metallic enamel finishes, and include
vinyl case, tuning key and extra head. Price is $100 plus shipping in US
only.
Inlaid drums
also available on request, pricing from $150-200,
depending on quality and design. Please contact me by email for more
information or to place an order.
