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"We are more alike than we are different" is Herjira's message and is reflected in the shared thoughts, feelings and spirit common to all cultures, Worldwide. Hejira's driving rhythms and exotic, enticing melodies use a blend of Middle Eastern beats, ethnic styles, jazz, blues, and even rock, to inspire the imagination and make your body want to move. An experienced troupe of talented belly dancers captivate the audience with their spirited dancing in traditional festive costumes. -site-

 Imagine the children of the world growing up with  the expectation that they will be friends and not enemies. Children For Peace- Empowering children of the world through music. It seeks to give voice to the world's children, a means of communication to each other & to the adults of the world - that the time has come for children everywhere to reach out beyond borders and walls to claim each other as friends. -site

Ana Montes has been dancing since she was 9. Her flamenco studies started in Sevilla and she is known as one of the West Coast's foremost female flamenco dancers Ana has been acclaimed as brilliant and charismatic, moving with grace and elegance, especially the upper torso, arms and hands which so defines the female flamenco dancer, yet at the same time containing that tension and passion which makes flamenco so exciting.

ANZANGA, which means "to our friends," draws its name and music from the rich cultural heritage of Africa. We play traditional & contemporary marimba music from Zimbabwe, Mozambique, South Africa & Gambia, plus original compositions created & arranged in an African style by our director, Sheree Seretse. We feel privileged to be one of only a handful of groups in North America to play this joyful, vibrant music. It is our goal to entertain, enlighten and inspire all who hear us! -site-