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Tuesday, May 22, 2018

INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS IN EGYPTIAN KALEIDOSCOPE


(Marshall Bodiker & Shahrzad)

World famous belly dancer, Shahrzad and international tabla player, Marshall Bodiker, head to Durban this month for a rare collaboration, Egyptian Kaleidescope, at Sibaya Casino & Entertainment Kingdom. They will be supported by some of South Africa’s top belly dancers in what promises to be an audiovisual feast on May 26, 2018.

Shahrzad has been headlining shows with live bands at top venues in Washington DC, Philadelphia, and New York City since the age of 11, as well as performances at larger arena settings for famous Arabic musicians, cultural demonstrations at embassies and universities, and headlining opportunities at international events. Shahrzad currently lives, teaches and performs in Egypt.

Marshall Bodiker is a professional percussionist specializing in Arabic, Turkish and North African musical traditions. Currently based in Egypt, he composes, performs, and records drum solos and teaches rhythms and techniques by way of a variety of methods of counting and musicianship.

This promises to be a music and dance spectacular.

Performance at 20h00 on May 26, 2018, at the iZulu Theatre. Tickets R100 from Computicket, Shoprite/Checkers or Sibaya Box Office.