Wen Rui An, Lovedrunk and Cappella Vocal Ensemble

Hi, all

Poetry sometimes can not be translated, but only interpreted through music. Come to reminisce Rumi's Lovedrunk from the 13th Century Persia on 6/11. I might miss the event. If any of you decides to go, RSVP with Sufi Books at 212-334-5212. Enjoy Rumi, WEAVE's Cappella Vocal Ensemble(5/31) and the following quote from Wen1 Rui4 An1. :)

Feifei

方狂欢浩然长叹：“枉我方某人纵横半辈子......”

“你方某人怎么样？”谢豹花凛然道：“是人物就不要一天到晚的说：枉我什么什

么一世！”

谢豹花像焰锋的语言毫不留情，也不留余地：“第一：你算什么！第二：你经历过

什么！第三：

你这就算过了一世？是条好汉就不要唉声叹气！人感到寂寞就说快乐，人在失意的时侯

就当是快活！

这你都不懂，还学人家逞什么英雄！”

方狂欢为之瞠目。

“灯什么时侯点，就看你几时感到暗冷。不管什么时侯，你起床就是天亮。”谢豹

花的脸好像刚升

起的皎洁月亮，“人还没死，不许叹气。要是死了，还叹什么气！”

-------- 温瑞安 <<杀了你好吗>>

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The events are taking place at Sufi Books (227 West Broadway, TriBeCa). Thank Shervin for the info.. Enjoy.:)

RUMI: Lovedrunk

"The lover is ever drunk with love... She is free, he is mad, she dances with ecstasy, he sings with delight." (Rumi) The resurgence and popularity of Rumi's poetry is an indication that the age of the Beloved is dawning for all humanity. In tonight's celebration, Shahram Shiva will perform his own English renditions of Rumi's verse, as well as the original Persian, accompanied by live music. He will also share remarkable stories of Rumi and his spiritual friend and beloved guide, Shams. Following the concert, Shiva will lead the group in an ecstatic whirling experience using his simple and unique four-step method.

Shahram Shiva is an award-winning Rumi translator and performer and has presented concerts & workshops for over ten years. His works include Rumi: Thief of Sleep, Hush Don't Say Anything to God: Passionate Poems of Rumi and the CD, Rumi: Lovedrunk.

June 11 Wednesday 7 pm $15 ($10 stud)

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A CONCERT WITH WEAVE: A Cappella Vocal Ensemble

The Spontaneous Search for a Modern Ritual

Many of the world's musical traditions arose from rhythms of work, travel, ceremony and prayer. Now,

when many of these rhythms have been transplanted, scattered or lost, how can we meet the immediate

need to connect-with ourselves, each other, our place, and the rhythms of our lives? Weave gives voice

to that question musically, in real time.

Weave: Timothy Hill, Marjorie Johnson, Rebecca Krause-Hardie & Seth Markel

Weave was formed in 1997. It includes current and former members of the Harmonic Choir, the first

group in the west devoted to a comprehensive exploration of harmonic singing, or overtone chant.

Their vocabulary is based on a shared knowledge of vocal traditions: American folk music and hymns,

Indian classical music, Medieval European sacred music and more. In their work, they seek to find the

direct impulse behind the song. A quartet of voices improvising a capella, music that has not been

heard before, nor will be heard again. Join us for this very special evening.

Saturday May 31 7:30 pm $15

Seating is limited.