The Gathering  

An Ongoing Sunday Evening Celebration

 Sunday, May 18^th

7:00 PM  — 9:00 PM 

Two Women, Two Voices

 Mitra Rahbar   

 Iranian singer and songstress, singing original compositions of devotional meditation music
*Accompanied by composer and guitarist Rama Morovati

Stefani Valadez   

 Singer, songwriter, and guitarist singing songs of the soul 
*Accompanied by percussionist Jamie Papish

Mitra Rahbar and Rama Morovati were born and raised in Iran. They are now working on Mitra’s devotional and meditation album, from which they will be performing some selections. Mitra, a peace and human rights advocate, is inspired and motivated by her faith and love of the Spirit world.  Their original music is composed by Mitra’s husband Rama. Their music can be heard on various film scores.

Stefani Valadez is an enchanting singer, songwriter, guitarist and percussionist.  Valadez touches the heart and soul of her audience as she brings ancient love songs and prayers into a haunting and soulful, rhythmic present.  Her diverse repertoire includes songs from many lands- Mediterranean, Brazilian, Middle Eastern, Celtic, Mississippi Delta, the land of rock and roll…She has produced 2 CDs of her music.

at The Blankenship Ballet Company of Venice

132 Brooks Avenue at Abbot Kinney & Main St., Venice, 90291

$15.00 donation

(310) 396-8205  -  (310) 391-5735  

  stephen@fiskemusic.com   

 http://udcworld.org/thegathering