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BENNU Vol 5#1 INVADERS OF THE HEART: THE GHAWAZI OF EGYPT A PARTY IN LUXOR by Habiba Habiba visits with the Benat Mazin: Last of the Ghawazi RAKSAT GHAWAZI by Layla bint ish-Shamaal Comprehensive and detailed overview of the history of the Ghawazi KHAIRIYYA MAZIN by Edwina Nearing Khairiyya Mazin struggles to preserve the dying tradition of Ghawazi dance in Egypt. GHAWAZI IN A NUTSHELL by Habiba Interesting facts about the Ghawazi LOST RELATIVES: GHAWAZI TO ROM by Habiba GHAWAZI GALLERY Order BENNU OnLine Back to Available OnLine Issues

BENNU Vol 5#2 AMERICAN TRIBAL STYLE INTRODUCTION TO TRIBAL BELLY DANCE by Sarah Johansson Locke Tribal Bellydance is a fusion style that is inspired by the dances of many cultures, combining a respect for these traditions with the innovations of the modern American context in which it was created. BEGININGS OF AMERICAN TRIBAL by Fleur Frascella Focus on work of three artists: Jamila Salimpour, Masha Archer, and Carolena Nericcio. Each artist influenced the other’s creative vision and played a vital role in developing ATS. ONE DANCER'S JOURNEY by Sarah Johansson Locke The personal odessey of a first generation American Tribal dancer and her foray into the realm of ATS soloist, an inherent contradiction. AMERICAN TRIBAL STYLE COSTUMING by Karin & Melanie/ The Tribal Source In depth exploration of the multi-cultural components of American Tribal costuming. TAKING THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED by Kajira Djoumahna Author of "The Tribal Bible" shares her quest and achievements in the world of American Tribal Style. TRIBAL TO THE MAX -- A resplendent array of Afghan,Turkoman and Kuchi headpieces, jewelry, and beaded tassels. Order BENNU OnLine Back to Available OnLine Issues

BENNU Vol 5#3 HAREEM MYTHS AND THE HOUSE OF FELICITY HAREEM MYTHS AND THE HOUSE OF FELICITY by Gamila El Masri Tracing the illusions of harem life through Western accounts such as the letters of Lady Mary Wortley Montagu and the interpretations by artists such as Ingres (La Bain du Turk). SULTAN AHMED III - REIGN OF PEACE AND BEAUTY Excerpt from "The Ottoman Centuries" by Lord Kinross Sultan Ahmed III created many spectacular places of beauty; it was he who built marble canals, the secluded waterways for the private excursions of the harem. WOMEN OF THE OTTOMAN EMPIRE Life for women of the harem from birth to death. Order BENNU OnLine Back to Available OnLine Issues

BENNU Vol 5#4 WOMEN OF POWER HAREM: THE FORBIDDEN CITY Excerpt from “Secrets of the Harem” by Carla Coco Rise and Fall of the "Reign of Favored Women": when women's wiles... and astute political minds... ruled the (Ottoman) world. To achieve real power it was not sufficient merely to remain in the monarch's favor; it was necessary to give him a son and to fight to place this son on the throne. OTTOMAN WOMEN OF POWER Ottoman Women of Power: Hurrem Sultana (Roxalena, a Russian) / Nur Banu Sultana (Cecelia Baffo-Venier, Venetian) / Kosem Sultana (Greek) / Nakeshedil Sultana (Aimee debucq de Rivery, French) Profiles of the women who rose from hareem slavery to wield absolute power and their struggles and stratagies to keep it. THE OTTOMAN EMPIRE IN EGYPT The Ottomans ruled in Egypt from 1517 when Selim the Grim conquered the Mamluks until Napoleon's invasion in 1798. PURE: Dance of Power, Dance of Peace by Jezibell The PURE project: Public Urban Ritual Experiment An account of one of the most exceptional expressions of compassion, healing and humanity through World/Middle Eastern Dance idioms in New York City; a changing application in a changed world since the 9/11 tragedy. Order BENNU OnLine Back to Available OnLine Issues

BENNU Vol 6#1 ALLA TURCA Özel Türkbas: Turkish Trailblazer by Jezibell A generous and in depth interview with America's original Turkish bellydancer. Turkish Style Oriental Dance in America: Past, Present & Future by Elizabeth Artemis Mourat A brilliant tracing of the lineage of Turkish Orientale in America Classic Shots of the 50s & 60s Nostalgic photos from a by gone era ... Comparison of Turkish and Egyptian Style Oriental Dance by Elizabeth Artemis Mourat Comprehensive examination and comparison of the sister styles. What Every Dancer Should Know About Foot Pain by Lissa Michalak Tips and info on plantar faciitis. Keep your feet happy and healthy: A few simple foot care tips can keep you dancing for years to come!