Studio Iqaat

Hayko Nalbandyan killing it on bongos! We lost a great talented friend. I am glad we have memories with him and videos to watch and enjoy his legacy. Video by Marcos Adrian at Donavon Lerman’studio Iqaat.

We lost a brother drummer. R.I.P. Hayko Nalbandyan He was a brilliant musician and a great man. ... Condolences to your family. Here is a video of some of his blazing drumming jamming out on the darbouka. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJCzAjOWQ7Q

Due to today's HEAT! Stay cool! Today's (VIRTUAL) rhythm and dance immersion class today with @Donavon & @Nasila at DanceGardenLA has been canceled. If you have an account with DG your account has been credited accordingly.... You have not been charged for this class. We look forward to serving you again soon. Thank you for your understanding, The DanceGardenLA Team Web: http://www.dancegardenla.com Phone: (323) 660-4556

This a such a great video of classical Riqq playing. https://www.facebook.com/lorenzo.derasmo/videos/10218735817048937 AND the original... https://youtu.be/0eT5VT75y7Q

Souren Baronian showing example of Zills (Segat)

Once upon a time - I traded 8s on stage with Issam Houshan. I remember being so NERVOUS - and I can't watch this video without thinking I look terrified ((thoug...h trying very hard to look cool)). I had a blast playing zills with Issam and all the dancers at BDSS - what an honor. I'll be conintuing my License to Zill series - every Monday in August - and it isn't too late to join us! Register www.DanceGardenLA.com - the class is pay-what-you-can and comes with a handy dandy handout :)

A whole bunch of doumbek / darbouka heads of various sizes and materials. Who has interest? Barter, $, Trade, ??? I am in Los Angeles, Ca

Need a DRUM? We are doing a pop-up at Lake Balboa Park (Van Nuys)! TODAY ONLY!Need a DRUM? We are doing a pop-up at Lake Balboa Park (Van Nuys)! TODAY ONLY!

I am part of an artistic project called "Cathartic Art", demonstrating the healing power of creativity that will have showings as part of the "Hollywood Fringe Festival" this weekend. Cathartic Art is a collective that produces works which advocate for mental health through Art, Performance, and the Creative Process. Advocating Mental Health Through Art, Performance, and the Creative Process... We believe in providing pure and thought provoking experiences to our audiences, demonstrating the healing power of creativity. A multi disciplinary showcase featuring choreography by JCoDance, original poetry by Kirsten Ajax and South African Artist Kensiwe Mathebula, film by Farmer's Daughter Productions, percussion by Donavon Lerman, dance performance by Olga Kramarova and music by WORK. Our goal is to bring people together for a show unlike anything they have ever seen before. Purchase your tickets today for a one-of-a-kind experience. There will be three showings at part of the "Hollywood Fringe Festival" related to the project this weekend. Tickets are $5. Friday Hollywood Fringe Festival Jul 31, 6:00 PM - 6:40 PM PDT Cathartic Art Virtual Project Saturday Hollywood Fringe Festival Aug 01, 6:00 PM - 6:40 PM PDT Cathartic Art Virtual Project Sunday Hollywood Fringe Festival Aug 02, 2:00 PM - 2:40 PM PDT Cathartic Art Virtual Project https://www.catharticart.org/ My prompt to you: How does art advocate and support mental health in your life? As a teacher, student, or creator at any level even just for yourself.

Tabal Beladi, Tupan. Big ass drum with great bass. 22.5" diameter & 15" deep $250 obo Los Angeles, CA... Please share.

Good example of a finger exercise for Split Finger technique.

Musician: Faisal Zedan So much fun to collaborate with my good friend Faisal Zedan on this drum solo! He knows I like funky rhythms so there are some time signa...ture changes throughout the drum solo - do you hear it?! Faisal is a master percussionist born in Beirut, Lebanon, and raised in Oum Dbaib, Syria, whose great love for drumming and years of practice has resulted in a mastery of Arabic percussion instruments, including the ones shown in this video: derbekki, riqq, tar, and dohola. Like many of my friends I'm collaborating with on this project, we met through the Bay Area Balkan and Middle Eastern music scenes and have spent a lot of time together at shows, parties, camps, and rehearsals. And it's always a pleasure being in Faisal's presence and getting to dance with him. He's just the best. Faisal drove me to Middle Eastern Music and Dance Camp my very first year going as a camper (he teaches regularly at camp) and we enjoyed a drive listening to tarab music, comparing music to nature and geometry, talking about different styles of music and dance - I felt like a sponge soaking up all of the beautiful knowledge he was willing to share. He's so extremely generous in this way, and knowledgeable about so many different styles and genres. From classical Muwashahat, to folkloric traditions, belly dance, he is also fluent in Turkish, Armenian, Persian, Balkan, and Greek percussion styles. The world wouldn't be the same place without Faisal and I'm so fortunate to have him as a friend and somebody to learn from in this life. Thank you Faisal! Check out Faisal and all he has to offer on FB: https://www.facebook.com/faisalzedan/ and IG: @faisalzdn And please excuse the lag that happens in some of these videos - the sound and dance doesn’t always sync up!