tag:pangiaraks.com,2005:/blogs/news-34656525-ab13-4bde-b369-b48d728bbec5?p=3News2022-05-29T15:02:30-04:00PANGIAfalsetag:pangiaraks.com,2005:Post/61933932018-12-31T19:00:00-05:002019-12-16T12:05:21-05:00Now booking!
<p>2019 and 2020</p>
PANGIAtag:pangiaraks.com,2005:Post/61933892015-06-15T20:00:00-04:002019-12-16T12:05:21-05:00Mystic Blue Caravan NEWS
<p>is now available digitally! Go to www.cdbaby.com/pangia to purchase.
No shipping or handling, no CD to scratch; instant gratification!!!!! Enjoy the music.</p>
PANGIAtag:pangiaraks.com,2005:Post/61933882015-06-15T20:00:00-04:002019-12-16T12:05:21-05:00Belly Dancer of the Year Finals
<p>Here is JENNIFER, one of the finalists at Belly Dancer of the Year 2015
Pangia with Tim Bolling played for all of the finalists!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMM9w3y1E_M</p>
PANGIAtag:pangiaraks.com,2005:Post/61933902015-05-15T20:00:00-04:002019-12-16T12:05:21-05:00Spring Caravan 2015
<p>Here is the wonderful dancer Serena Spears dancing with Pangia at Spring Caravan
Percussion section: Casey Bond, Sean McGarry and Chuck Eckert.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ypz7M9J5Dk</p>
PANGIAtag:pangiaraks.com,2005:Post/61933872014-08-14T20:00:00-04:002019-12-16T12:05:21-05:00Pangia with Lida at Tannourine Restaurant
<p>Music from the Pre Carnival of Stars show by Pangia in San Mateo on August 1 Presented by Andrea Belly Dance. Pangia plays for Lida. Pat Olson Vocals, Denise Keyboards, Mike Fair and Linda Grondahl percussion. Chef Paul's dinner was fabulous!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4mdPlq0nOM&feature=youtu.be</p>
PANGIAtag:pangiaraks.com,2005:Post/61933862014-05-11T20:00:00-04:002019-12-16T12:05:21-05:00Spring Caravan 2014
<p>Here is Lorelie from Danbury, Connecticut dancing to our music.
Percussion: Casey Bond, Brian LeDuke, Chuck Eckert. Enjoy!!!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_hooZUQCaE</p>
PANGIAtag:pangiaraks.com,2005:Post/61933852013-07-10T20:00:00-04:002019-12-16T12:05:21-05:00Spring Caravan Performance
<p>Philadelphia, PA dancer Shushanna performs to Pangia at Spring Caravan. Featured Vocal from Mystic Blue Caravan, Pangia's new CD!
Percussion: Casey Bond and Sean McGarry
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPZXv0ZodGs&nofeather=True</p>
PANGIAtag:pangiaraks.com,2005:Post/61933832013-06-19T20:00:00-04:002019-12-16T12:05:21-05:00NEW CD RELEASE!
<p>Pangia is happy to tell you that their new CD is now available! MYSTIC BLUE CARAVAN, Pangia vol 7 may be purchased by clicking on our 'BUY' and/or 'Music' destination on this website! We are excited about our new effort and hope that you will enjoy our new CD.</p>
PANGIAtag:pangiaraks.com,2005:Post/61933842013-06-12T20:00:00-04:002019-12-16T12:05:21-05:00Maria at the El Morocco
<p>Belly Dancer of the Year 2013 Dinner Show. See Maria dance with Pangia here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9P78jH3ajhk&feature=player_embedded</p>
PANGIAtag:pangiaraks.com,2005:Post/61933822012-11-01T20:00:00-04:002019-12-16T12:05:21-05:00BOOKING NOW for 2013/14
<p>Pangia is now booking 2013/14 dates, domestic and international. Contact us to reserve a date soon!</p>
PANGIAtag:pangiaraks.com,2005:Post/61933812011-12-04T19:00:00-05:002019-12-16T12:05:21-05:002012 Booking Now!
<p>Pangia is now booking 2012 dates, domestic and international. Contact us to reserve a date soon!</p>
PANGIAtag:pangiaraks.com,2005:Post/61933522011-03-17T20:00:00-04:002019-12-16T12:05:20-05:00Namira dances with Pangia at Rakkasah 2011
<p>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXBfEXFX0QU
featuring Percussion with Brian Nutson and Shade Siha</p>
PANGIAtag:pangiaraks.com,2005:Post/61933802011-03-14T20:00:00-04:002019-12-16T12:05:21-05:00Pangia at Rakkasah
<p>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2n5ciI89up0&feature=related Evanlgeline dances with PANGIA</p>
PANGIAtag:pangiaraks.com,2005:Post/61933792010-05-24T20:00:00-04:002019-12-16T12:05:21-05:00Poetry, Song, Remembering & Summer
<p>Our Community of Mt. Shasta has been given a Great Gift! Coleman Barks, renowned Poet and Translator of Rumi and Lisa Starr, Poet Laureate of Rhode Island, have graciously committed to an evening of inspirational poetry and music at the College of the Siskiyous in Weed, Ca., June 21, 2010 at 7:30 pm. Please view this YouTube link for a taste of what is to come.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sa07vKCwWPA
This will be a fundraising event with proceeds going to Mercy Hospice Mt. Shasta. We appreciate your support. This is an evening not to miss.</p>
PANGIAtag:pangiaraks.com,2005:Post/61933782009-12-21T19:00:00-05:002019-12-16T12:05:21-05:00Viva La Diva 'ZaBeth' Dances to Pangia! Rak East '04 Pangia & Erik Brown of Seattle.
<p>https://www.youtube.com/zabeth44#p/a/u/0/i7wtqKsfaYg</p>
PANGIAtag:pangiaraks.com,2005:Post/61933772009-12-13T19:00:00-05:002019-12-16T12:05:21-05:00YAA HALLA Y'ALL! August 2010
<p>PANGIA will be in TEXAS at the 10th Annual YALLA Y'ALL Playing for 2 shows along with Carmine Guida.
see the Website for details!
http://www.isisandthestardancers.com/Events.htm</p>
PANGIAtag:pangiaraks.com,2005:Post/61933762009-11-17T19:00:00-05:002019-12-16T12:05:21-05:00Rasa Vitalia at Rakkasah East
<p>http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=211584275169&ref=ss</p>
PANGIAtag:pangiaraks.com,2005:Post/61933752009-10-01T20:00:00-04:002019-12-16T12:05:21-05:00Pangia in Dominican Republic Festival
<p>Festival Isis de Baile Oriental
http://festivalisis.com/
This is going to be an amazing event! Check it out and be there!</p>
PANGIAtag:pangiaraks.com,2005:Post/61933742009-07-26T20:00:00-04:002019-12-16T12:05:21-05:00Pangia Plays for Belly Dance Superstar DONDI
<p>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ls-mMcNoVzE</p>
PANGIAtag:pangiaraks.com,2005:Post/61933732009-06-21T20:00:00-04:002019-12-16T12:05:21-05:00Legends of American Belly Dance DVD
<p>A ' better have it now' item for all dancers. KNOW your history! Also, it features quite a bit of PANGIA's Music from "West of East" vol 5.
Purchase information at:
www.maria.amaya.com</p>
PANGIAtag:pangiaraks.com,2005:Post/61933722009-06-21T20:00:00-04:002019-12-16T12:05:21-05:00Fall Classes: REGISTER NOW!
<p>Denise will be teaching T & TH at College of the Siskiyous beginning Sept 15 at 6pm
Register for ART 611- Creative Expression/Belly Dance. Code 9009 '0' units/
Cost is a $15 health fee for 27 hours of instructions!
Such a deal!</p>
PANGIAtag:pangiaraks.com,2005:Post/61933712008-11-16T19:00:00-05:002019-12-16T12:05:20-05:00SPRING '09 CLASSES/Almost Free!
<p>College of the Siskiyous for the Spring '09 semester!
Beginning thru Advanced students will be able to take classes twice a week on Tuesdays & Thursdays beginning Tuesday, January 27, 2009 Register for Art 611 at the Weed Campus. Total fee is $15 for the enire semester! go to their website and look up ART 611- Creative Expression/Instructor Mannion: www.siskiyous.edu</p>
PANGIAtag:pangiaraks.com,2005:Post/61933702008-11-16T19:00:00-05:002019-12-16T12:05:20-05:00Now Booking '09-'10
<p>Pangia is accepting SPRING '09 through FALL '10 Bookings for
Haflas, Performances, Workshops etc.
Please contact us as soon as you have a date in mind.
Check our calendar dates for dates already filled.</p>
PANGIAtag:pangiaraks.com,2005:Post/61933692008-11-15T19:00:00-05:002019-12-16T12:05:20-05:00Pangia plays for Aperi
<p>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zV06EQ8RKFI</p>
PANGIAtag:pangiaraks.com,2005:Post/61933682008-10-12T20:00:00-04:002022-05-29T15:02:30-04:00Pangia Plays for Mia Shauri
<p>http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=ReQBw0HT6mA .</p>
PANGIAtag:pangiaraks.com,2005:Post/61933672008-06-20T20:00:00-04:002019-12-16T12:05:20-05:00Almost FREE CLASSES!
<p>Denise will be continuing Belly Dance classes at College of the Siskiyous for the Fall '08 semester!
Beginning thru Advanced students will be able to take classes twice a week on Tuesdays & Thursdays beginning Tuesday, Sept. 9 Register for Art 611 at the Weed Campus. Total fee is $15 for the enire semester!</p>
PANGIAtag:pangiaraks.com,2005:Post/61933662008-06-09T20:00:00-04:002019-12-16T12:05:20-05:00Pangia at Spring Caravan
<p>Here is a link to us playing for the fabulous SHEMS!
Enjoy!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9y30rdIsQ2w and
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNvl63rWYF8</p>
PANGIAtag:pangiaraks.com,2005:Post/61933652008-05-11T20:00:00-04:002019-12-16T12:05:20-05:00Pangia's Music Featured in BELLY, a new documentary
<p>BELLY a feature length documentary by Full Tilt Boogie, and Cecilia Rinn’s feature directorial debut has been submitted to 5 film festivals for consideration into national film festivals. Included in the film are many pieces of music from PANGIA's CD along with a live performance playing for Delilah from Seattle. Check out the new trailer at http://www.ftbproductions.com/films_belly.htm</p>
PANGIAtag:pangiaraks.com,2005:Post/61933642008-03-27T20:00:00-04:002019-12-16T12:05:20-05:00Pangia's New CD: EDGES OF TRADITION - vol 6 NOW AVAILABLE!
<p>'Edges of Tradition' is the newest and most exciting CD from 'PANGIA' offering Traditional, Original and Tribal Belly Dance music. Sensual compositions that include searingly stimulating original taxims that can be used for tribal style along with several traditional songs lovingly arranged and updated that dancers will relish performing to. Acoustic instrumentation including Oud, Guitar, smokey vocals, Yalli Tambor & Cumbus in addition to exotic percussion instruments all played & arranged by Pat Olson.Carmine T.Guida provides four astounding drum solos as well as accompaniment on the entire CD. Keyboard, Turkish Spoons and Zils played by Denise Mannion. This is a CD that showcases the rich, colorful tapestry of World, Mid East and Belly Dance music. There are four complete 'routines' for dancers. Each track can stand on its own and yet all of them may be 'cut and pasted' to create your own selection of music. Beautifully recorded with a truly 'live' sound that performers of different styles of dance and listeners alike with delight in</p>
PANGIAtag:pangiaraks.com,2005:Post/61933632008-03-09T20:00:00-04:002019-12-16T12:05:20-05:00Edges of Tradtion, New PANGIA CD!
<p>Pangia's New CD will be released on Friday, March 14 at the Rakkassah West Festival!</p>
PANGIAtag:pangiaraks.com,2005:Post/61933622008-02-11T19:00:00-05:002019-12-16T12:05:20-05:00VOL 2 & 3 on ITUNES
<p>Still available from cdbaby.com only in DIGITAL MP3 format. Also available from Apple I Tunes and many other digital sites.</p>
PANGIAtag:pangiaraks.com,2005:Post/61933612008-02-11T19:00:00-05:002019-12-16T12:05:20-05:00Spring '08
<p>New CD to debut in March!
Pangia's Vol 6 ' Edges of Tradition' is on its way.
We are totally excited about this new release!</p>
PANGIAtag:pangiaraks.com,2005:Post/61933602007-10-31T20:00:00-04:002019-12-16T12:05:20-05:00Recording New CD!
<p>Carmine has been here all week and in addition to 2 shows and a workshop, we are hard at work recording.
Lots of exciting music and for those of you who felt something was missing from Vol 5, PAT WILL BE SINGING</p>
PANGIAtag:pangiaraks.com,2005:Post/61933592007-03-15T20:00:00-04:002019-12-16T12:05:20-05:00WEST of EAST - Vol 5 Available
<p>'West of East' is a unique selection of PANGIA's wide range: original compositions that include amazing soundscapes of taxims for tribal style, as well as several traditional songs lovingly arranged and updated that dancers will relish performing to. Acoustic instrumentation including Oud, Yalli Tambor, Cumbus and exotic percussion all played & arranged by Pat Olson. Exciting drum solos as well as accompaniment by Carmine T.Guida, with keyboard and Zils played by Denise Mannion. It all adds up to a CD that contains many moods and rich, colorful flavors of World, Mid East and Belly Dance music. Thoughtfully crafted and well recorded for different styles of dance and listening alike</p>
PANGIAtag:pangiaraks.com,2005:Post/61933582006-11-30T19:00:00-05:002019-12-16T12:05:20-05:00PANGIA Vol 2 on I tunes!
<p>Pangia Vol 2 is now available for digital download on I tunes and many other downloadable sites! Check it out!</p>
PANGIAtag:pangiaraks.com,2005:Post/61933572006-11-14T19:00:00-05:002019-12-16T12:05:20-05:00Dance Classes to Continue at College of the Siskiyous
<p>Denise will be continuing Belly Dance classes at College of the Siskiyous for the Spring '07 semester!
Beginning thru Advanced students will be able to take classes twice a week on Mondays & Wednesdays beginning Monday January 29. Register for 'Theatre 370/371'.</p>
PANGIAtag:pangiaraks.com,2005:Post/61933562006-11-14T19:00:00-05:002019-12-16T12:05:20-05:00PANGIA busy recording and performing!
<p>Carmine was with us in California for over a week and in addition to several shows and workshops, we managed to have quite a few recording sessions. We have begun working on our next CD and we are very excited about it! If all goes well, it should be ready in March!</p>
PANGIAtag:pangiaraks.com,2005:Post/61933552006-08-02T20:00:00-04:002019-12-16T12:05:20-05:00CARMINE to be here in November for Shows & Workshops!
<p>Carmine T.Guida, drummer extraordinare on Pangia Vol 3 and Dreams, vol 4 will be performing with Pangia here in Northern California and Southern Oregon, Nov 3/4 and 10/11. Check our calendar for specifics.
Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to study with an amazing dumbeck player who also happens to be a wonderful teacher!</p>
PANGIAtag:pangiaraks.com,2005:Post/61933542006-07-26T20:00:00-04:002019-12-16T12:05:20-05:00Pangia to Perform At Belly Dancer U.S.A. June, 07
<p>Pangia will be the featured entertainment for the Annual Show in conjunction with the Belly Dancer U.S.A. competition held annually at Seven Feathers Casino in Canyonville, Oregon.
More information to be announced at a later date.</p>
PANGIAtag:pangiaraks.com,2005:Post/61933532006-06-14T20:00:00-04:002019-12-16T12:05:20-05:00Accepting Fall Booking Proposals
<p>Pangia is accepting FALL 'o6 through SPRING '07 Bookings for
Haflas, Performances, Workshops etc.
Please contact us as soon as you have a date in mind.
Check our calendar dates for dates already filled.</p>
PANGIAtag:pangiaraks.com,2005:Post/61933512006-04-02T20:00:00-04:002019-12-16T12:05:20-05:00New CD Release!
<p>Pangia's "Dreams Vol 4" CD was just released March 24 at Rakassah West Festival. We think this is our best CD yet. Hope you enjoy it. Buy it here from CD Baby or order directly from us.</p>
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