The program selection of songs and dances was well balanced to allow our audience to be informed about the diversity and differences in style of Arabic and Turkish music and dance. The world of Turkish and Arabic music is one which seems distant, even exotic to Western ears. But there are many areas which are common to the music of the West and the East. Since 1986, we have helped public schools, universities and private organizations build a better understanding of the world of Turkish and Arabic music through performances, demonstrations, workshops and lectures.
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Elementary through college. Like many countries around the world, the people of Turkey enjoy a variety of musical styles including popular, folk, classical court music, religious, gypsy and contemporary classical music. This multi-media presentation includes audio examples of the different styles of music found in today's Turkey as well as a slide show of sites. Elementary through college. These unusual instruments have unique sounds and are regularly found in Turkish folk and classical music, as well as Arabic music.