Fest Performers
About the Performers
Celtic Performance: Gregory Harper- Craftsman,
historian, musician and entertainer, Gregory Harper is a
modern bard. His repertoire spans everything from ancient
Celtic ballads to popular covers, as well as original
compositions. Music is in his blood – the Harpers were court
minstrels to Clan Buchanan in Scotland, and he continues
their tradition of story and song to this day. He quite literally
bridges the gap between ancient folk tunes and lore and
modern day music – preserving the tradition while making his
own contribution to its lineage.
Click to visit Harper's myspace page.
Japanese Performance: Nakama - This trio performs
traditional Japanese music with a modern twist. Koto, flute
and percussion meld together to create an ambiance of
peaceful elegance and beauty. Enjoy the soothing sounds of
nature through the koto, reminiscent of falling water, the flute
- like wind in the leaves, and light percussion - the distant
rumbling of clouds. Tasteful, simple and gentle, the music will
carry you to the mountains of Japan… and a world of
tranquility and quiet contemplation.
Middle Eastern Performance: Mayan Ruins. Their sound
incorporates Middle Eastern, African, and Asian rhythms and
mixes them with shamanic and Tibetan chants, electric
guitars, bass, violin, mandolin, and dobro that all blend
together to create unique tribal music. Click hee to visit
Mayan Ruin's website.
Bellydance Performance: Zahara - Zahara has been
bellydancing in the Greater Cincinnati area for nearly ten
years. She began studying traditional (Egyptian and Turkish)
bellydance in 2000, and has been gothic bellydancing since
2002. She currently teaches beginner, intermediate and
advanced bellydance at the Kula Center in Newport, KY.
Click here to visit Zahara's myspace page.
Hoopdance: Cameron Cousins - Cameron is a Covington
artist who makes jewelry and paints. After seeing Hoopdance
while attending festivals, she became intrigued by this dance
style. She taught herself how to make her own hoops, and
has been hoopdancing for about a year.
African Performance: Atumbi (which means rebirth) -
This exciting performance of Traditional West African Drum
and Dance is led by Olubanjo Adigun, the original founder of
Bi-Okoto. Olubanjo was born and raised in Nigeria, West
Africa. He has lived in the United States for twenty years.
Olubanjo has been dancing and teaching all over the world
for thirty years. He hosts a radio show on WAIF 88.3 FM in
Cincinnati on Sunday from 6 pm - 8 pm. www.waif883.org
Latin Performance: Poco Loco - A fun, versatile ensemble
that adds spice to any event. From laid back and relaxing
Jazz and Bossa Nova to energetic and rhythmic Latin tunes
that get people on the dance floor, Poco Loco encompasses
a wide range of Latin rhythms. Click here to visit Poco
Loco's myspace page.
Duveneck Rueda Dance Team— In 2005 under the
direction of Patricia Paz, the Rueda team began performing
at local events. In August 2007, Rena Gibeau, an original
member of the team, took over as team director. Rueda is a
dance form that has its origins in Cuba in the 50’s. In the
dance, couples dance in a circle “Rueda” and execute
moves when the caller, who is also dancing, calls them out. It
is exciting and fun, and since the order of the moves is not
choreographed, everyone in the circle has to stay alert. The
FDACC offers classes in this dance form. Be careful, it’s
addictive. Members of the dance team: Madil M. Rivera
Arroyo, Puerto Rico; Jose L. Barcenas Flores, Mexico; Lynda
Klug, USA; Hildalia Santiago, Puerto Rico; Jonathan Gordon,
USA; Rena Gibeau, USA. Duveneck Rueda Team Webpage.
Celtic Performance: Gregory Harper- Craftsman,
historian, musician and entertainer, Gregory Harper is a
modern bard. His repertoire spans everything from ancient
Celtic ballads to popular covers, as well as original
compositions. Music is in his blood – the Harpers were court
minstrels to Clan Buchanan in Scotland, and he continues
their tradition of story and song to this day. He quite literally
bridges the gap between ancient folk tunes and lore and
modern day music – preserving the tradition while making his
own contribution to its lineage.
Click to visit Harper's myspace page.
Japanese Performance: Nakama - This trio performs
traditional Japanese music with a modern twist. Koto, flute
and percussion meld together to create an ambiance of
peaceful elegance and beauty. Enjoy the soothing sounds of
nature through the koto, reminiscent of falling water, the flute
- like wind in the leaves, and light percussion - the distant
rumbling of clouds. Tasteful, simple and gentle, the music will
carry you to the mountains of Japan… and a world of
tranquility and quiet contemplation.
Middle Eastern Performance: Mayan Ruins. Their sound
incorporates Middle Eastern, African, and Asian rhythms and
mixes them with shamanic and Tibetan chants, electric
guitars, bass, violin, mandolin, and dobro that all blend
together to create unique tribal music. Click hee to visit
Mayan Ruin's website.
Bellydance Performance: Zahara - Zahara has been
bellydancing in the Greater Cincinnati area for nearly ten
years. She began studying traditional (Egyptian and Turkish)
bellydance in 2000, and has been gothic bellydancing since
2002. She currently teaches beginner, intermediate and
advanced bellydance at the Kula Center in Newport, KY.
Click here to visit Zahara's myspace page.
Hoopdance: Cameron Cousins - Cameron is a Covington
artist who makes jewelry and paints. After seeing Hoopdance
while attending festivals, she became intrigued by this dance
style. She taught herself how to make her own hoops, and
has been hoopdancing for about a year.
African Performance: Atumbi (which means rebirth) -
This exciting performance of Traditional West African Drum
and Dance is led by Olubanjo Adigun, the original founder of
Bi-Okoto. Olubanjo was born and raised in Nigeria, West
Africa. He has lived in the United States for twenty years.
Olubanjo has been dancing and teaching all over the world
for thirty years. He hosts a radio show on WAIF 88.3 FM in
Cincinnati on Sunday from 6 pm - 8 pm. www.waif883.org
Latin Performance: Poco Loco - A fun, versatile ensemble
that adds spice to any event. From laid back and relaxing
Jazz and Bossa Nova to energetic and rhythmic Latin tunes
that get people on the dance floor, Poco Loco encompasses
a wide range of Latin rhythms. Click here to visit Poco
Loco's myspace page.
Duveneck Rueda Dance Team— In 2005 under the
direction of Patricia Paz, the Rueda team began performing
at local events. In August 2007, Rena Gibeau, an original
member of the team, took over as team director. Rueda is a
dance form that has its origins in Cuba in the 50’s. In the
dance, couples dance in a circle “Rueda” and execute
moves when the caller, who is also dancing, calls them out. It
is exciting and fun, and since the order of the moves is not
choreographed, everyone in the circle has to stay alert. The
FDACC offers classes in this dance form. Be careful, it’s
addictive. Members of the dance team: Madil M. Rivera
Arroyo, Puerto Rico; Jose L. Barcenas Flores, Mexico; Lynda
Klug, USA; Hildalia Santiago, Puerto Rico; Jonathan Gordon,
USA; Rena Gibeau, USA. Duveneck Rueda Team Webpage.
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