DESCRIPTION:
Grammy nominated Souhail Kaspar's Near East Music Ensemble performs at The Electric Lodge (Venice, CA) with featured bellydancer, Ziva.

Musical Selection: Tales of the Sahara
Composer: Ihsan Al-Mounzer

Ensemble members
Souhail Kaspar - (Director) Egyptian Tablah (Darabuka)
Afif Taian - (Assistant Musical Director) - Oud (plucked lute)
Jim Grippo - Qanun (plucked zither)
Sachi Yoshimoto - Violin
Michelle Jubilee Gonzalez - Viiolin
Lisa Milena - Violin & Accordion
Rick Brandt - Cello
Kenny McGill - Bass
Moheb Boules - Nay (reed flute)
Gorkem Somer - Douhulah (Bass Tablah)
Majdi Kurd - Katem (Frame drum)
Victoria Carter - Riqq (Tambourine)