Middle Earth Ensemble, Passage, La Leyenda del Beso

Looking at Earth from Space, the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Europe all come together in the Mediterranean, literally meaning the "Middle-Earth"..... The Middle-Earth Ensemble is a San Diego based group that performs music for belly dance and other festive occasions at many local venues. Their gypsy-infused sound has fueled the hips of many a belly dancer in the Southern California area, and has led to their popularity in San Diego . The musicians derive their influences from many different styles, including Arabic, Persian, Turkish, folk, jazz, classical, rock and improvisational music. The music of Middle-Earth Ensemble represents a unique fusion and blending to create their original sound. BAND MEMBERS: Kevin Freeby- Bass Anthony Sarain- Sax, flute Robert Rotzler-Mandolin, violin Frank Lazzaro- Doumbek