International master of Egyptian percussion Hossam Ramzy will be performing and holding workshops at the WOMAD festival this year, as well as holding a very special week long work shop at WOMAD Summer School.
WOMAD stands for World of Music, Arts and Dance and was set up in 1982 by Genesis lead singer Peter Gabriel. The festival brings together many forms of the arts from different countries and cultures all over the globe. Revellers will experience around 70 acts from around the world on both indoor and outdoor stages, experiencing a range of music and dance. Hossam Ramzy and his orchestra will be performing classical Egyptian dance music live, featuring the beautiful and brilliant dancing of Serena Ramzy. He and Serena will also be holding drumming and dance workshops during the festival.
Hossam Ramzy and his Orchestra
The first WOMAD Summer School took place in 2007 and returns this year following its huge success. The Summer School is an opportunity for attendants to deepen their musical experience by learning directly from the most exceptional and accomplished talents in the industry. There will be classes in music, voice and dance, ensemble tuition, discussion sessions and workshops in musical and performance techniques. This year Hossam Ramzy and his wife Serena will be teaching a 5 day, hands-on workshop in Egyptian Percussion, in which they will share their enormous breadth of experience with students and participants will work together to create new music and dance possibilities.
Hossam and Serena Ramzy
The festival and the Summer School are both set to be spectacular experiences and very popular, so be sure to get your tickets early.
Festival dates: Friday 25th July until Sunday 27th July 2008
Location: Charlton Park, Malmesbury, Wiltshire.
Summer School dates: Monday 28th July until Friday 1st August 2008.
Location: Bath Spa University, Bath.
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