Affiliated with the national Young Audiences Arts for Learning network
Artist Biography
Moroccan singer Lamiae Naki and flamenco guitarist/Arabic oud player Nat Hulskamp of the group Seffarine embrace and extend Morocco's musical crossroad of Arabic, Iberian and West African cultures. Their original music is deeply rooted in their backgrounds in Arab-Andalusi and flamenco music and has led them perform at prestigious events and venues around the world, like the Chicago World Music Festival and Lotus Fest, winning over audiences from Indonesia to Spain. They have brought their musical vision and cultural knowledge to community audiences and schools across the US. Seffarine takes its name from the ancient metalworking square in Lamiae's hometown of Fes, Morocco, which is famous for the complex rhythms that ring out from the blacksmiths' hammers, and where her family is well known as masters continuing the tradition today.
Teaching Philosophy
Seffarine's programs encourage curiosity and creativity by learning the tools and concepts that musicians use to compose, express themselves and interact with others, while learning about Morocco's history as the crossroad of Middle Eastern, European and West African cultures.
Testimonial
"They held my audience captivated both at the engagement activity and at their concert. I have heard lots of positive feedback in the two days since the show asking to bring them back." -Stephanie Wenning, Del Norte Association for Cultural Awareness
