Gallery
This section presents Raqsarabia photos and videos showing Carmen in costume, performing with Mazaj and others, and presenting Arabic Dance workshops.
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Performance Videos
Carmen regularly travels nationwide as Mazaj - a musical and dance extravaganza, specializing in traditional Middle Eastern music. Consisting of Chas Whitaker (Middle Eastern percussion), Maren Lueg (wind instrument specialist) and Russel Harris ("oud" specialist). They also teach related workshops, and more musicians are available if required.
She also works with the Arabic Balkan Gypsy Band, which has more of a fusion sound.
Mazaj can be seen in action below...
The following video shows Carmen performing at the Best Of The West Show, Bristol, 2007, with music from Maren Lueg & Chas Whitaker...
The following video shows another of Carmen's performances...