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Images from the Collection of Salaam Cultural Museum

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PostDance, Museum Events, Musicby Salaam Cultural Museum

Posthumous Award for Omar Batist

The Ethnic Heritage Council February 26, 2011 The Gordon Ekvall Tracie Award is given to an ethnic performing artist who has made significant contributions to the development and presentation of the traditional arts in our community. This year we honor Omar Batiste. Omar’s personal objective: To improve personal contributions to positive human expression through Dance,...

PostCommunity Service, Dance, Education, History, Museum Events, Musicby Salaam Cultural Museum

The Omar Batiste Foundation

Friends of Omar Batiste are establishing a foundation in his name to honor his contribution to the ethnic dance community. Donations will be used to fund concerts, workshops, and research. The foundation will be part of the Salaam Cultural Museum, a 501 (c) (3) charitable non-profit corporation, so all donations are tax deductible. Checks can be made...

PostArt, Community Events, Dance, Education, Museum Events, Musicby Salaam Cultural Museum

Celebration of the Life of Omar Batiste . . . this evening . . . Music, Songs, and Dance

This evening, Friday 25 February 2011, friends and acquaintances of the late Omar Batiste are celebrating his life at 7:00 PM at the Continental Restaurant, in Seattle near the UW, at 4549 University Way NE. 206-632-4700. A special dinner menu and unique wine selection will be available. Performers: Stephen Elaimy, Oud Walid Farhoud, Qanoun /...