Northwest Folklife Festival: Arab related Events

Egyptian Mahraganat (Street Dance)

House of Tarab, Arabic Music Ensemble, is based in Seattle and performs classic & traditional music of the Golden Era of Egyptian music and film, music of the Levant (Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, and Palestine), and the greater Middle East. “Tarab” is an Arabic word not found in the English language that describes a state of emotional transformation and bliss when one is wholly absorbed in music. House of Tarab (A.K.A. H.O.T.) was formed in 2005 though some of the band members have been playing together since 1999… Read More →

The Qabila Dance Company is a west coast based company with chapters in Seattle, the California Bay Area, and Los Angeles. Qabila is dedicated to sharing the joy and diversity of Arabic folk dance rooted in the strong belief that art can build bridges of understanding that allow people… Read More →

Zulaika’s career in Arabic dance spans 40 years. She has traveled nationally and internationally to study with master teachers of various Arab dances including tours to Egypt, Lebanon, Algeria, and Morocco. She loves the joyous, celebratory music and dance of these cultures and… Read More →