Maëlle improvising to live music (part 2/2 - Lamma Bada & Drum Solo) March 2016

In the frame of the Laylet Show organized by Anna Kemper (www.smallworldbellydance.com) at the LOST Theatre, London, March 6th 2016. Live music by Tarik Saeed, Emile Bassili, Hjaaj Kenway and Mohammed Abdi. Titles: Lamma Bada and drum solo improvisation. Costume: Bella Costumes. www.maelledanse.com • Date of Performance: March 6th, 2016 • Venue: Leylet Hob Show by Anna K, at Lost Theatre, London • Performer: Maëlle • Performance type: improvisation with live Arabic band – Musicians: Tarik Saeed, Emile Bassili, Hjaaj Kenway and Mohammed Abdi. • Music title/composer/lyricist: Lamma Bada Yata Thanna • Emotional perspective: melancholia of a better past • Rationale for including piece in catalog: unfortunately, the cameraman split my performance in 2. This is one of my favourite songs ever and dancing live to it was a very special moment, especially with the whole band singing, and a violinist who used to play for Oum Kalthoum. And the drummer was fun! • Duration of performance: 8’41