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Updated 2/17/2016

Shamou

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Institution/Business Type: Artist / Creative (Individual)

Shamou is a percussionist/multi-instrumentalist/vocalist, composer, performer and teacher of Persian descent. He creates music that fuses the traditional rhythms of the Middle East, Africa and the Caribbean with the contemporary sounds of jazz, funk and house. As a solo artist Shamou offers performances, workshops and residencies for all ages. He also leads the world music ensemble LOOPIN'. His interactive presentations range from solo to duet, trio and full band performances that may include educational components covering geography, cultural and political history and how music serves as the connecting link between societies around the world. Shamou is the recipient of several Meet the Composer grants for the creation of new work. His residency work has been regularly funded by the Maine Arts Commission PAL program. Most recently, Shamou was commissioned to created an evening length score for NY2Dance Company's "Oasis".

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S Shamou
Job Title: Musician, Performer, Composer, Educator
Phone: 207-239-5817
Address:
Portland, ME 04102

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About

Overview

Institution/Business Type:

Artist / Creative (Individual)

Legal Status:

Commercial / For profit - Sole proprietorship

Overview

Institution/Business Type:

Artist / Creative (Individual)

Legal Status:

Commercial / For profit - Sole proprietorship

Disciplines

Primary Discipline:

Music - Ethnic / World

Additional Disciplines:

  • Music - Jazz

Activities and Services

Activities and Services:

  • Residency - In School
  • Wedding / Parties / Private Gatherings
  • Workshops / Demonstrations / Master Class

Communities

Populations Engaged:

  • Adults
  • Families
  • General Public
  • Immigrant Populations
  • School Groups
  • Teens
  • Youth-At-Risk

Geographic Reach:

  • State
  • Multi-State Region
  • National
  • International

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I Have Worked With

Affiliations and Accomplishments

Awards

Awards:

  • Meet the Composer '03, '06; MAC Good Idea Grant '04; Portland Stage Company commission (NEA funded) '05
  • NEST (New England States Touring) Grant 2015, through Arts Alliance of Northern New Hampshire

Awards

Awards:

  • Meet the Composer '03, '06; MAC Good Idea Grant '04; Portland Stage Company commission (NEA funded) '05
  • NEST (New England States Touring) Grant 2015, through Arts Alliance of Northern New Hampshire

Special Designations

Special Designations:

  • NEFA Grant Recipient

Artist Info

Teaching Artist

Ages Served:

  • Elementary School-age
  • Middle School-age
  • High School-age
  • College-age
  • Adults

Teaching Artist

Ages Served:

  • Elementary School-age
  • Middle School-age
  • High School-age
  • College-age
  • Adults

Touring Artist

NEST Eligible Artist

Technical Requirements:

  • Sound reinforcement and technician

Fee Range:

$500 - $2,500

State of Residence:

Maine

Minimum Number of Performers:

1

Maximum Number of Performers:

5