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What People Are Saying About Salaam:
“Salaam…subtly transposes a genre of music few Americans are even aware of into a sonic realm that feels enchanting and exotic, while still strangely familiar.” |
– Banning Eyre, NPR |
“Salaam covers a lot of ground with a perfectly balanced mix of respect and innovation.” |
-Srajan Ebaen, Six Moons |
“…their music reveals solid chops, an adventurous spirit, and a joy in performing that makes for marvelous listening.” |
-SoundRoots |
“Utilizing compositions that go back hundreds of years in some cases, they also play original music that’s perfectly of a piece with the traditional material.” |
-Sean Westergaard, Allmusic |
“With scintillating tonalities, whirling rhythms and unearthly chords, Salaam is a tour of Near Eastern music in its many variations.” |
-David Luhrssen, Shepherd Express |
“…pretty much the best of both worlds, a boundlessly creative, completely out-of-the-box mix of styles.” |
-Lucid Culture |
“I dig this natural-feeling maqam-inspired improvised music.” |
-Patrick Jareenwattananon, A Blog Supreme/NPR Jazz |
“It’s the perfect blend of old and new, and the group has given some of this century old material an entirely new feeling and style.” |
-Cosmos Gaming |
“The members of Salaam…are finding ways to open connections among peoples through sharing their gifts in music.” |
-Wandering Educators |
“Salaam is an unforgettably exotic experience to listeners of all backgrounds, and highly recommended.” |
-Midwest Book Review |
"...One of the best bands I've ever seen. I love a band that 'listens' to each other and plays off of each other so well! Master musicianship -- And a lot of fun! I didn't want to stop dancing." |
-Dayna Calderón, Concert Associate, Old Town School of Folk Music, Chicago
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"Authentic, well-performed music by talented professionals helped us create an authentic atmosphere for our preview events for the special exhibition Treasures From The Royal Tombs of Ur." |
-Linda Lee, Coordinator of Special Events,
Cleveland Museum of Art
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“You certainly added to the cultural theme of the evening and are a wonderful representative of what we hoped to provide to our members and guests this evening – culture, fellowship, entertainment and pride in our heritage.” |
-Anton J. Fakhouri, president of the
National Arab American Medical Association, Illinois chapter
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"We had the largest attendance of the season. You have that rare quality of making music with a total connect to your audience." |
-Jack Ergo, associate professor of music, Graceland University, Lamoni, Iowa
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"A testimonial to the power of musical training and band chemistry" |
-Bloomington Voice
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"One of the more naturally euphonious ensembles... enchanting" |
-Billboard Magazine
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"Don't miss this wild and sensual, yet rhythmic and spiritually enlightening music... the ever exotic Salaam have built a solid reputation on top-notch musicianship and their authentic interpretations of Middle Eastern Music. Guaranteed to wake the spirit." |
-Borders Book and Music National Newsletter |
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