Karim Nagi!

**yasmindiab** · 10-01-2007 04:11 PM

Ok, so I'm being a fangirl. ;)

All kidding aside, Karim was in Las Vegas this weekend teaching four different workshops, and it was just amazing. I learned SO much!!!!!!

For those who don't recognize the name, Karim Nagi is the creator of Turbo Tabla. (www.turbotabla.com and www.karimnagi.com) He is a master percussionist, musician and dancer!

Not only is he an awesome musician and teacher, but he is a really nice guy, too.

Any other Karim fans out there? ..g.:

**Aradia** · 10-01-2007 04:18 PM

I am a Karim fan!!..g.: Love his teaching method, fabulous drummer!! He's my new favorite!!!

**kina** · 10-01-2007 04:24 PM

yep, and he teaches at the New England Conservatory of Music, in Boston ;-)

**theesfield** · 10-01-2007 05:36 PM

I am a big fan of Karim! He's has so much information to give. Teaches a wonderful workshop. Extremely funny! And a great drummer and dancer as well!

Nilaja

**Anjela** · 10-01-2007 06:56 PM

Another Karim fangirl here! Does anyone know if there are any DVDs that feature him performing? He's such a lively and entertaining performer! His energy is contagious. I don't think I've ever smiled so much while watching a drummer or dancer as I did when I saw Karim perform.

**nasila** · 10-01-2007 11:23 PM

He's adorable, comical, and responsible...and a fabulous musician. The man is amazing!!

**shems** · 10-02-2007 06:57 AM

Karim really does rock. I've learned a lot from him, about music, dance and even just human stuff. I only wish I got to see him more.

**ssipes** · 10-02-2007 08:25 AM

Shems took me to a performance of his in DC -- he's great, and I thought he was very funny too.

Sedonia

**yasmindiab** · 10-02-2007 05:30 PM

Nimah, I don't know of any performance DVD's yet...but that is something to put a bug in his ear about!!! ;)

There are one or two not so good quality youtube clips of him, but they aren't very long, and his personality doesn't come through...

**Samira_dncr** · 10-04-2007 10:05 AM

Yes, I'm a fan too. Truly gifted performer and teacher and he's really down to earth as well!!! What an amazing combination.

Samira

**yasmindiab** · 10-04-2007 01:38 PM

Originally Posted by Samira_dncr

Yes, I'm a fan too. Truly gifted performer and teacher and he's really down to earth as well!!! What an amazing combination.

Samira

*grins*
I totally agree.

**Christina K** · 10-13-2007 07:12 PM

Love me some Karim!! His stick class at the Heartland Dance Seminar was probably the most awesome stick workshop I've ever attended!!

Everything else I've learned from him has been most valuable too! Big fan here!

**yasmindiab** · 10-15-2007 02:36 PM

Originally Posted by mihri

Love me some Karim!! His stick class at the Heartland Dance Seminar was probably the most awesome stick workshop I've ever attended!!

Everything else I've learned from him has been most valuable too! Big fan here!

:)

Next time we bring him to town, I TOTALLY want a stick class!!! He's bloody amazing! :)

**Samira_dncr** · 10-16-2007 07:45 PM

You'll be happy to know I'm trying to find a way to get him here for the 2008 Las Vegas Bellydance Intensive. oh goodness...wouldn't that be fabulous...

Samira

**yasmindiab** · 10-17-2007 10:02 AM

Originally Posted by Samira_dncr

You'll be happy to know I'm trying to find a way to get him here for the 2008 Las Vegas Bellydance Intensive. oh goodness...wouldn't that be fabulous...

Samira

WOO HOO!
;)

You know I need my Karim fix. ;) lol

**Samira_dncr** · 10-31-2007 02:38 PM

Originally Posted by yasmindiab

WOO HOO!
;)

You know I need my Karim fix. ;) lol

Ok Girl!! I gotcha covered!!

I'm extremely excited to announce that KARIM NAGI will be returning to Las Vegas for the 2008 Bellydance Intensive!! He will be teaching 2 workshops on Saturday (topics to be announced later) and performing in the Saturday night show "Viva RAKS Vegas"!!!

So this year's line up now include's Ava Fleming, Kami Liddle, and Karim Nagi!!! Whoo hoo!!

Much love,
Samira
Las Vegas Bellydance Intensive: Belly Dance Classes, Workshops, Lessons, Party, and more

**yasmindiab** · 10-31-2007 03:52 PM

Originally Posted by Samira_dncr

Ok Girl!! I gotcha covered!!

I'm extremely excited to announce that KARIM NAGI will be returning to Las Vegas for the 2008 Bellydance Intensive!! He will be teaching 2 workshops on Saturday (topics to be announced later) and performing in the Saturday night show "Viva RAKS Vegas"!!!

So this year's line up now include's Ava Fleming, Kami Liddle, and Karim Nagi!!! Whoo hoo!!

Much love,
Samira
Las Vegas Bellydance Intensive: Belly Dance Classes, Workshops, Lessons, Party, and more

well, I already did this on the other thread, but...

YIIIIIIIIPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE EEEEEEE!!!!

*zaghareets and jumps around the office.*

Ok, I'm better now. ;)

**kiyaana** · 04-05-2008 09:49 PM

Ditto all of the above!

Yesterday was "Survey of Arabic Music", today "Maqam for Dancers", "Musicality for Dancers", and some stick-dance instruction. More to come tomorrow! I've learned so much already . . . and have laughed the whole way.

I strongly, absolutely, positively recommend his workshops, music, and any other chance you have to cross paths with him. I'm astounded that there aren't more people at the workshops/lectures I've been attending. They're missing out!

**Elianae** · 04-06-2008 01:53 PM

I DO love Karim Nagi. Last year, he came to the Midwest All-Star Bellydance show, and was amazing! Cool thing about him, too, is he seems so humble....even with all these girls giggling and drooling and following his every move at the Hafla and show;-)!!!!

**SamiraShuruk** · 04-06-2008 07:51 PM

He'll be at Artie and Tayyar's FolkTours again- in PA May 23rd-26th. Folk Tours Music and Dance events in the United States and Turkey,Tours of Turkey, Educational dance workshops in authentic Turkish, Romany (Gypsy), Folk and Oriental (bellydance) dances
He's awesome! Very sweet, a whole lotta fun and chock full of knowledge.

**Fionna** · 04-06-2008 09:02 PM

Originally Posted by kiyaana

Ditto all of the above!

Yesterday was "Survey of Arabic Music", today "Maqam for Dancers", "Musicality for Dancers", and some stick-dance instruction. More to come tomorrow! I've learned so much already . . . and have laughed the whole way.

I strongly, absolutely, positively recommend his workshops, music, and any other chance you have to cross paths with him. I'm astounded that there aren't more people at the workshops/lectures I've been attending. They're missing out!

Kiyanna! I was happy to see you at the Karim Nagi workshops this weekend in Richmond. I wasn't surprised at the attendance since there are TONS of workshops happening in the area and one has to choose what fits in one's schedule and budget. That said, however, those who couldn't make it missed out on some very basic Middle Eastern music concepts that can be put into practice right away in one's dance.

Anyway, Sunday turned out to be a cold, rainy, and windy day to be on a sailboat, and I missed the day's lectures for naught.

Perhaps you'll fill me in the next time we meet......

I did end up performing in the Saturday night show, which was a thrill! Everyone's dancing was fun to watch, and Karim did several athletic and amazing drum solo/dance combos at the end.

Fionna

**kiyaana** · 04-07-2008 01:43 AM

It was great to see you, too! Yes, we are fortunate to have to pick and choose from the workshop options.

I am already looking forward to Karim Nagi returning to the area next year. I missed out on seeing him (and you!) perform last night.

Originally Posted by Fionna

Kiyanna! I was happy to see you at the Karim Nagi workshops this weekend in Richmond. I wasn't surprised at the attendance since there are TONS of workshops happening in the area and one has to choose what fits in one's schedule and budget. That said, however, those who couldn't make it missed out on some very basic Middle Eastern music concepts that can be put into practice right away in one's dance.

Anyway, Sunday turned out to be a cold, rainy, and windy day to be on a sailboat, and I missed the day's lectures for naught.

Perhaps you'll fill me in the next time we meet......

I did end up performing in the Saturday night show, which was a thrill! Everyone's dancing was fun to watch, and Karim did several athletic and amazing drum solo/dance combos at the end.

Fionna

**yasmindiab** · 04-07-2008 09:58 AM

Originally Posted by Elianae

I DO love Karim Nagi. Last year, he came to the Midwest All-Star Bellydance show, and was amazing! Cool thing about him, too, is he seems so humble....even with all these girls giggling and drooling and following his every move at the Hafla and show;-)!!!!

He totally is...I've got the biggest rak-star crush on him, and he knows it, and he's totally sweet about it.

(of course, I'm also not dillusional enough to think that something would actually HAPPEN besides us being friends....) :)

lol

Can't wait for his classes at the Intensive in Sept!!!!!!!

**Michelle75** · 06-12-2008 11:50 AM

I will bring this thread back to life since Karim is such a wonderful drummer, and show his talent to those who may not know of him YET. He does have a DVD out.

Enjoy!!

[ame=http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=sT_0paw1m_w&feature=related]YouTube - Karim Nagi : "Hip Hop Fallahi" Drum-Dance on Tabla (doumbek)[/ame]

**Samira_dncr** · 06-12-2008 10:59 PM

I currently "own" him on myspace. BWAHAHAHAHAHA. Well, unless, of course, Yasmin has bought him back from me.

**AmandaRose2** · 06-12-2008 11:19 PM

can't tell you how much i like karim. Hes just an awesome person, and filled with soooooo much valuable knowledge!

**Zyzzyva** · 06-21-2008 09:56 PM

If you're going to be in the Northern Kentucky/Southern Indiana area in November, Karim is going to be the featured teacher for our annual MEDSOK workshop. I'll post the dates as soon as I'm sure of them. By the way, MEDSOK means "Middle Eastern Dance Society of Kentuckiana." It's an all-day workshop and in the evening we have a big show. I'm sure Karim will be in the show as well. We're performing at the Clifton Center in Louisville, Kentucky, which is a BEAUTIFUL theater with a very large stage. Old-world style, with velvet covered seats and murals on the walls. I can't wait!!!!

**Carissa** · 06-24-2008 10:23 AM

Michelle, Thank you for the you tube vid. I should have had my camera on, my kids started dancing with his drumming LOL.

Anyway, Im a big Karim fan too. Such a talented musician and fun person to be around. I remember the first seminar I took of his was in Dayton a few years back. It was AWESOME!!! I learned so much. During his performance that evening the stage was bow down about 3 inches everytime he jumed or bounced on it. We all held our breath everytime, hoping he wouldnt fall through.

**yasmindiab** · 06-30-2008 01:36 PM

Originally Posted by Samira_dncr

I currently "own" him on myspace. BWAHAHAHAHAHA. Well, unless, of course, Yasmin has bought him back from me.

No...but I bought him FIRST! ;) lol
Just kidding.

Is it September yet? ;) lol
So is it official Samira? Am I his personal assistant? ;)
"Oh, Karim, let me roll your cigarette for you..." lol ..l;,

**yasmindiab** · 07-07-2008 07:42 AM

New youtube video! (new to me anyway, i just saw it yesterday)

[ame=http://youtube.com/watch?v=IyYumtC-2Bg]YouTube - EVERYBODY YALLA by Karim Nagi[/ame]

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