University of the Incarnate Word - Islamic Conference 2002




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Music and Art

By Salwa Arnous Elaydi

ABWOON: ANCIENT MUSIC OF THE HOLY LAND
A Concert by the SAVAE, the San Antonio Vocal Arts Ensemble
Friday, March 1, 8 p.m.
Chapel, Administration Building, University of the Incarnate Word

SAVAE has earned international fame for interpreting the old music of New Spain. Now in their fourth CD, the early music ensemble is exploring ancient music of the Middle East. The vocalists accompany themselves with shofar (Jewish ceremonial ram's horn), dumbek (ancient drum), oud (Persian proto-lute), harp, kamenche (four-string spike fiddle), pslatery, and muzmar (a type of oboe). The conference exploring the Arab world will be enriched by musical delights of Jews, Christians, and Muslims. All children of Abraham like music.

To learn more of SAVAE, see http://moroneys.home.netcom.com/index.html

ART EXHBIT BY SALWA ARNOUS ELAYDI
Elaydi, was born in Jaffa, Palestine, and has lived in Lebanon, Egypt, Kuwait, and now resides in San Antonio. Her vibrant paintings, strong Islamic designs, and delicate print-making tell stories of her deep faith, her longing for home, and her persistent exploration of art as a means of understanding and healing.