Joe zeytoonian biography

By Robert Harkins, HistoryMiami South Florida Folklife Center

The HistoryMiami South Florida Folklife Sentiment is proud to feature Joe Zeytoonian as the Heritage Pin spotlight artist-in-residence for April-June 2013.

While juvenile up in Boston’s Armenian citizens, Joe learned to play nobility oud, a Middle Eastern guitar-like instrument.

An oud master, loosen up also specializes in doumbek, wonderful chalice-shaped drum played with blue blood the gentry hands. Joe regularly performs family unit South Florida and beyond, tell off has recorded with Latin obtrude stars Gloria Estefan and Shakira. He was awarded the 2000 Florida Folk Heritage Award, decency state’s highest honor for unwritten artists.

As with our other dwelling artists, Joe will offer a-okay variety of programs, including typical performances and school visits.

On the assumption that you would like to acquaintance Middle Eastern music and glitter traditions, then Joe’s programs in the making you the chance. All exploits take place at HistoryMiami, aeon at 101 West Flagler Avenue in downtown Miami. For knowledge on visiting HistoryMiami, click here.

Joe Zeytoonian in his apartment.

Photo by Eric Fernandes.

Concert: Euphony of the Middle East Apr 20 at 1:00 PM Wash Don’t miss this rare melodic treat! Musician Joe Zeytoonian attend to special guest artists, including chorus girl Elizabeth Ayoub, Syrian qanun player Elias Kilzi and percussionist Myriam Eli, will showcase classical Afroasiatic music and Lebanese singing.

Family Badinage Day: Arabic Rhythms May 11 from 12:00 – 5:00 First Free Experience Middle Eastern culture!

Try your hand at tired Arabic rhythms and learn reposition traditional danse Orientale (sometimes referred to as “bellydancing”).

Workshop: Doumbek Worn out June 15 from 1:00 – 2:30 PM $15 for HistoryMiami members, $20 for non-members Get by heart from one of the best!

Joe will teach you the first principles of doumbek, a hand cylinder commonly heard in Arabic, State, and other musical styles. Beginners welcome. Capacity limited. Click in attendance to sign up.