Carmine & Friends
Performing belly dance favorites at NYC venues like Arra Cafe, Pangea NYC and Kogame, with band leader/frontman Carmine Guida (oud and vocals), Casey Bond (darbuka) and Scott Wilson (violin and vocals.) This powerhouse NYC trio plays belly dance standards of many cultures and styles and features amazing guest musicians who “sit in” by invitation.
For bookings, contact Carmine Guida: carmine@carmine.com
The Elias Ladino Ensemble
Performing music of the Sephardic diaspora, the e Elias Ladino Ensemble features band leader/frontman Danny Elias (clarinet, vocals), Maurice Sedacca (oud, guitar, vocals), Marco Brehm (double bass) and Casey Bond (darbuka, frame drum.) Lovely singer/percussionist/dancer Dorit and multi-instrumentalist Scott Wilson often add their unique talents, too!
For bookings. contact Dan Elias: clarino@verizon.net
Scott Wilson & Efendi
Band leader/frontman Scott Wilson (oud, kanun, violin, vocals) has been performing with his band Efendi (Turkish for “friends”) for decades! This photo, taken at Brooklyn Academy of Music’s BAMCafe, features Leni Cohen (bass drum), Casey Bond (darbuka, riqq), Scott Wilson (“hydra” and vocals), Eylem Basaldi (violin) and Marissa Arciola (double bass.)
For bookings, contact Scott Wilson: mellow111@aol.com