Global Mashup: Seffarine (Moroccan Crossroad Ensemble) Meets La Cumbiamba eNeYé (Colombia)
Nov 21, 2025 - 7:00 PM
DATE: Friday, November 21
TIME: 7:00 PM Dance Lessons, 8:00 PM Concert
General Admission: $25 Adults / $20 Members / $5 Children (Guests 12 and Under)
Join us for an exciting GLOBAL MASHUP between Seffarine and La Cumbiamba eNeYé. The night will begin with two dance workshops. After these, each band will play a set, then the two meet and jam for the third and final “mashup” set!
About the Artists: Seffarine
The musicians of Seffarine, soulful Moroccan singer Lamiae Naki and flamenco guitarist Nat Hulskamp, supported by master musicians of diverse cultures, embrace and extend this rich legacy. Their exciting performances masterfully combine explosive flamenco footwork, exotic instrumentation and grooving basslines. These diverse backgrounds meld, creating what SoundRoots describes as "an ear-caressing blend of sounds from Spain and North Africa, spiced with a bit of fiery instrumentation and percussion.
Lamiae Naki - Vocals
Born in Fes, Morocco, Lamiae was immersed in its rich musical traditions from a young age. Trained in Andalusian and classical Arabic styles, she blends these with diverse global influences. Her international career includes collaborations with flamenco dancers, Algerian musicians, and appearances on various recordings. In 2012, she received a grant to study classical Turkish singing in Istanbul. Lamiae now resides in Portland, USA.
Nat Hulskamp - Flamenco Guitar & Oud
Based in Portland, OR, Nat Hulskamp is a guitarist and composer whose work explores the connections between flamenco and Arabic music. His journey began with flamenco guitar studies, which led him to the oud in Morocco. He later earned an ethnomusicology degree from the University of Washington.
Nat is a prolific collaborator, having co-founded groups like the Arabic-flamenco ensemble Aire and the trio Shabava. He currently performs with several projects, including Shabava and the cross-cultural trio Caminhos Cruzados. His deep dedication to flamenco is evidenced by his studies with top Spanish guitarists and recording sessions in Spain.
About the Artists: La Cumbiamba eNeYé
Established in 2000, La Cumbiamba eNeYé (NY) performs and preserves both new and traditional Gaita Music, authentically recreating the powerful sounds of Colombia in the unique format of Gaitas y Tambores (flutes and drums). Renowned for its exciting, uplifting sound, the ensemble transports listeners to the festive community gatherings known as ruedas (circles), central to Gaita and Bullerengue traditions. Their music reflects the three ethnic currents that define the Colombian Caribbean sound: Indigenous (flutes), Afro-diasporic (drums), and European/Iberian (vocals and melodic structure). They proudly feature the Indigenous Gaita flutes, known by their native name, CHUANA. La Cumbiamba eNeYé is led by New York City–based Colombian composer, folklorist, and educator Martín Vejarano. Recognized for his deep connection to tradition and his original compositions crafted for the Gaitas y Tambores format, Vejarano is a vital voice in reimagining Colombian music today, presenting his work under CHIAMUSIC.
| Date | Performance Times | |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 21, 2025 | 7:00 PM | BUY TICKETS |
DATE: Friday, November 21
TIME: 7:00 PM Dance Lessons, 8:00 PM Concert
General Admission: $25 Adults / $20 Members / $5 Children (Guests 12 and Under)
Join us for an exciting GLOBAL MASHUP between Seffarine and La Cumbiamba eNeYé. The night will begin with two dance workshops. After these, each band will play a set, then the two meet and jam for the third and final “mashup” set!
About the Artists: Seffarine
The musicians of Seffarine, soulful Moroccan singer Lamiae Naki and flamenco guitarist Nat Hulskamp, supported by master musicians of diverse cultures, embrace and extend this rich legacy. Their exciting performances masterfully combine explosive flamenco footwork, exotic instrumentation and grooving basslines. These diverse backgrounds meld, creating what SoundRoots describes as "an ear-caressing blend of sounds from Spain and North Africa, spiced with a bit of fiery instrumentation and percussion.
Lamiae Naki - Vocals
Born in Fes, Morocco, Lamiae was immersed in its rich musical traditions from a young age. Trained in Andalusian and classical Arabic styles, she blends these with diverse global influences. Her international career includes collaborations with flamenco dancers, Algerian musicians, and appearances on various recordings. In 2012, she received a grant to study classical Turkish singing in Istanbul. Lamiae now resides in Portland, USA.
Nat Hulskamp - Flamenco Guitar & Oud
Based in Portland, OR, Nat Hulskamp is a guitarist and composer whose work explores the connections between flamenco and Arabic music. His journey began with flamenco guitar studies, which led him to the oud in Morocco. He later earned an ethnomusicology degree from the University of Washington.
Nat is a prolific collaborator, having co-founded groups like the Arabic-flamenco ensemble Aire and the trio Shabava. He currently performs with several projects, including Shabava and the cross-cultural trio Caminhos Cruzados. His deep dedication to flamenco is evidenced by his studies with top Spanish guitarists and recording sessions in Spain.
About the Artists: La Cumbiamba eNeYé
Established in 2000, La Cumbiamba eNeYé (NY) performs and preserves both new and traditional Gaita Music, authentically recreating the powerful sounds of Colombia in the unique format of Gaitas y Tambores (flutes and drums). Renowned for its exciting, uplifting sound, the ensemble transports listeners to the festive community gatherings known as ruedas (circles), central to Gaita and Bullerengue traditions. Their music reflects the three ethnic currents that define the Colombian Caribbean sound: Indigenous (flutes), Afro-diasporic (drums), and European/Iberian (vocals and melodic structure). They proudly feature the Indigenous Gaita flutes, known by their native name, CHUANA. La Cumbiamba eNeYé is led by New York City–based Colombian composer, folklorist, and educator Martín Vejarano. Recognized for his deep connection to tradition and his original compositions crafted for the Gaitas y Tambores format, Vejarano is a vital voice in reimagining Colombian music today, presenting his work under CHIAMUSIC.
| Date | Performance Times | |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 21, 2025 | 7:00 PM | BUY TICKETS |
