
Mike
Fair aka "Faraz"Musical Director, Musician: various percussion Faraz is an Old World percussionist specializing in the rhythms of Northern Africa, Western Africa and the Middle East. Faraz has been playing old world rhythms since 1996. He played with the local groups; Kekuja, Aladdin Lads and Lasses and Troupe Namaste. The Meridian Band is his present musical project. He is also working wih upright Bass for fun. When not playing drums Faraz is repairing and building or fixing some parts of a house. A handy carpenter and fixIt man, Faraz is always busy with his hands. Email: faraz@meridianmajor.com |
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Richard
RobbinsMusician: Percussion Richard played doumbec and tar for 19 years at Sufi Dance meetings in Menlo Park. After a 6 year hiatus, he has rediscovered his love of percussion while exploring the exciting rhythms of Middle Eastern music. He is having lots of fun as a member of the Meridian band! He is also very involved with Natural Horsemanship and has a wonderful Quarter Horse named Zapper. Email: rrobbins@a-link.net |
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