Katya Faris

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• Sufi Pilgrimage: The Mystic’s Inner and Outer Journeys – Katya Faris

   Introduction:  Sufism, a Pilgrimage of the Heart             The above quote is used quite often in reference to the Mevlevi Whirling Dervishes, a Sufi sect in Konya, Turkey.  They use whirling movem...

• Music – Katya Faris

  Sounds of the Middle East Arab Music has always been Katya’s passion, and in 2016 she completed her first CD, “Raqsat Katya”, with music producer Nader Harb (Moda.fm), in Detroit, Michigan. They are c...

• katyafaris – Katya Faris

  Hello everyone, it’s been a long time! I’ve been busy over here collecting together all of my costumes I’ve worn during the past ten years as a professional bellydancer to put here for sale. These… Re...

• Media – Katya Faris

  Media As an academic and observer of many things related to the history and art of Middle Eastern dance, you can find articles and text written about or by Katya Faris here: Raqsat Katya Announcement

• The Kismet of Shahrazad:  Fate and Transformation in the Tales from 1001 Nights – Katya Faris

  Written:  January 30, 2002 Introduction Alf Layla Wa Layla, or 1001 Nights, is the most famous folktale of the Arabic speaking literature.  It is now written down and codified in the way that men tell...

• The Mawwal-The Sung Poetry of Arab Music – Katya Faris

  In Arabic music, the mawwāl (موال; plural: mawāwīl, مواويـل) is a traditional genre of vocal music that is usually presented before the actual song begins. It can be accompanied by instruments, or s...