Hello Gang!
I’m freaking THRILLED to announce that my book, “Zills, Music On Your Fingertips” has been included in a prize package to promote the launch of The Bellydance Bundle 2019. The line-up of dancers included in this year’s Bundle are really a “Who’s Who” of the intelligentsia of the belly dance world. My book will be paired with cymbals from my favorite dealers Saroyan Mastercrafts and Turquoise International!
I’m also contributing a workshop to this year’s bundle!
I’m simply thrilled to be part of the Belly Dance Bundle 2019 lineup. I’ve chosen a topic near and dear to my heart, the history of finger cymbals. My Facebook theme for September has been Finger Cymbals: History and Technology and I’ve been sharing facts and images from the ancient history of zills. And bonus, the subject nicely ties into the giveaway too!
History of Finger Cymbals: From Antiquity till Today
So, for this year’s contribution, I’ve put together a digital workshop, an image-heavy slideshow with voice over. It will include my favorite primary sources that informed the research and the illustrations that appear in my Zill’s book. If you’ve been picking up the Bellydance Bundle every year, you are familiar with my Zills book. This talk includes photos of zills from ancient examples, artworks through the ages, early photography and movie clips. In addition, this lecture includes a printable handout. I’ve also created a links list to museums and archives holding examples of historic cymbals.
Visit the Belly Dance Bundle to find out more the amazing collection of dancers and scholars who are including offerings in this year’s bundle.
Thank you for your continued support of my research!
Dawn Devine ~ Davina
Sept. 18, 2019