The year 2007 marks the 800th anniversary of the birth of Mevlana Celaleddin
Rumi, one of the most influential figures of Muslim mysticism (Sufism). This
concert explores the rich mix of creeds and cultures of 13th century
Anatolia where Rumi spent most of his life through a wide range of
repertoires: Turkish sufi music (Bektasi and Mevlevi), Byzantine (Greek-
Orthodox) music, Jewish poetry with Turkish melodies, Turkish secular music,
and music of the "Frenk"-European Crusaders and traders passing through the
region. 

In recognition of the coincidence of the beginning of both Rosh Hashanah and
Ramadan on September 12th (the last time for 33 years) the concert will also
follow the distinct Turkish tradition of chanting part of the Mevlid-i Serif
on important occasions. A masterpiece of Turkish literature, written in
1409, the Mevlid is a long poem commemorating the birth of the Prophet
Mohammed. 

CALL 617 859 5805 FOR RESERVATIONS!
Saturday, Sept. 15 8:30 pm
First Church in Cambridge
11 Garden St.
Cambridge, MA
general: $20, stdnts/snrs: $15
ABOUT US 
www.dunyainc.org
DUNYA Organization's goal is to present a contemporary view of a wide range
of Turkish traditions, alone and in interaction with other world traditions,
through performance, publication and other educational activities.
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859 5805