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 Mazaj Band performing Baladi Carmen by Maren Lueg and Chas Whitaker at the Green Park Brasserie at the Bath Fringe Festival 2009, Greeen Park Station, Bath Spa, UK...
The following video shows another of Carmen's performances...