The Altai Republic spans the northernmost piece of the “four corners” – a mountain range that is split between Russia, Mongolia, China, and Kazakhstan. We are pleased to welcome Dinara Matina, who will speak on the history and culture of…
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So, you’re working on a story, and you could use a live audience to test it on? The Silk Road House is pleased to host a Story Circle where we can trade works in progress and get feedback. Or just…
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Join us for an evening of oral storytelling and traditional music from the mountains of Afghanistan! Rabab player Maruf Noyoft, percussionist Amir Etemadzadeh, and storytellers Jeff Byers, Tim Ereneta, and Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo (of Eth-Noh-Tec) will weave together folktales, legends, and…
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On Saturday, March 2, at 5pm, we’ll be screening the second documentary film on Siberian shamanism in the actual cultural context of today. The films are taken from the UK SOASIS series “Siberia At The Center Of The World”. Filmed, scripted,…
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The Levoná Ensemble combines Flamenco, Arabic, Jewish, and other musical traditions, and weaves them together with stories, both ancient and new. Five master musicians create a rich tapestry that is at once a taste of the orient, and a new…
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