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	Syria - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Syria is significant in the history of Christianity; Paul was converted on the Road to Damascus and established the first organized Christian Church at Antioch in ancient Syria (now in Turkey), from which he left on many of his missionary journeys.
		Syria's political instability during the years after the 1954 coup, the parallelism of Syrian and Egyptian policies, and the appeal of Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser's leadership in the wake of the 1956 Suez crisis created support in Syria for union with Egypt.
		Syria consists mostly of arid plateau, although the northwest part of the country bordering the Mediterranean is fairly green.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Syria (5553 words)

	Music of Syria - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Syria's capital and largest city, Damascus, has long been one of the Arab world's centers for cultural and artistic innovation, especially in the field of classical Arab music.
		Syria has also produced several pan-Arab stars, often in exile, including George Wasoof and Nur Mahana.
		Syria was one of the earliest centers of Christian hymnody, in a repertory known as Syrian chant, which continues to be the liturgical music of some of the various Syrian Christians.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Music_of_Syria (264 words)

	Syria (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Syria has been the cradle of some the world's oldest civilizations and has been of the Hittite Assyrian Babylonian Israeli Egyptian Persian Greek and Phoenician empires before becoming part of the Roman Empire.
		Following the breakup of the Ottoman Empire World War I Syria was administered by France as a League of Nations Mandated Territory - the French had themselves protectors of the region as early the 18th century.
		Syria consists mostly of arid plateau although is a small strip with plain along coast line with the Mediterranean.
	www.freeglossary.com /Syria (925 words)

	Syria - Gurupedia
		The name Syria comes from the ancient Greek name for the lands at the eastern end of the Mediterranean Sea between Egypt and Arabia to the south and Cilicia to the north, stretching inland to include
		Judea, Phoenicia along the coast, with Damascena to the inland side of Phoenicia, Coele-Syria (or "Hollow Syria") north of the Eleutheris river, and Mesopotamia.
		Syria was a charter member of the United Nations.
	www.gurupedia.com /s/sy/syria.htm (784 words)

	sociology - Syria (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		The Syrian Arab Republic or Syria is a country in the Middle East, bordering (from south to north) on Lebanon, Israel, Jordan, Iraq and Turkey.
		Syria has made progress in easing its heavy foreign debt burden through bilateral rescheduling deals with virtually all of its key creditors in Europe, although debt owed to the former Soviet Union remains an unsolved problem.
		Syria's population is 90% Muslim—70% Sunni, and 20% other Muslim groups, including the Alawi, Shi'a, and Druze—and 10% Christian.
	www.aboutsociology.com /sociology/Syria (4354 words)

	Syria (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Main article: History of Syria Syria has been the cradle of some of the world's oldest civilizations, and was part of the Hittite, Assyrian, Babylonian, Israeli Egyptian, Persian, Greek and Phoenician empires, before becoming part of the (Eastern) Roman Empire.
		Following the breakup of the Ottoman Empire during World War I, Syria was administered by France as a League of Nations Mandated Territory - the French had proclaimed themselves protectors of the region as early as the 18th century.
		Main article: Geography of Syria Syria consists mostly of arid plateau, although there is a small strip with plain along the coast line with the Mediterranean.
	www.33beat.com /Syria.html (1138 words)

	Arabic Music (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Before the spread of Islam, Arab music incorporated music traditions of the Sassanid dynasty (224-651) in Persia and the early Byzantine empire (4th century to 6th century) and of sung poetry from the Arabian Peninsula.
		Music theorists of the 10th century and 11th century, such as al-Farabi and Avicenna, produced their own theories of music based on what they had learned from the Greeks and on the music of their own times.
		Musical accomplishment lies in the musician's technical virtuosity, creativity, and subtlety in suggesting other modes, other compositions, or even the music of other artists.
	www.arab-world-information.com /arabic_music.htm (3559 words)

	Music of Syria: Facts and details from Encyclopedia Topic (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		The syrian arab republic or syria is a country in the middle east, bordering (from south to north) on lebanon, israel, jordan, iraq and turke...
		Arab music is the music of arabic-speaking people or countries, especially those centered around the arabian peninsula, though peter van der merwe (1989,...
		Muwashshah is an arab poetic form and an eastern secular musical musical genregenre which uses muwashshah texts for lyrics....
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/m/mu/music_of_syria.htm (362 words)

	Music in Egypt - Seven Millennia of Performance
		An intriguing side-effect of improvisational music forms is the use of notes not actually present in the formal musical scale used by the artist.
		Spanish music shows a strong ancestry of Arabic music due to the conquest of Spain by the Islamic empires (8th-15th Centuries), as does the "Mediterranean" music of Greece and Italy.
		The music of the Middle East is now coming full-circle as the modern musicians assimilate elements from many of the musical forms that had their beginnings in Arabic music.
	www.touregypt.net /music.htm (2089 words)

	Syria (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Main article: History of Syria Archaeologists have demonstrated that Syria was the center of one of the most ancient civilizations on earth.
		Satellite image of Syria with borders drawn in Map of Syria Main article: Geography of Syria Syria consists mostly of arid plateau, although the northwest part of the country bordering the Mediterranean is fairly green.
		Main article: Economy of Syria Syria is a middle-income, developing country with a diversified economy based on agriculture, industry, and energy.
	syria.ask.dyndns.dk (4553 words)

	All the world is an instrument
		Disguised as sitar, veiled as a song, music is the world's universal language; the easiest path to a new culture.
		This 14-piece orchestra will perform traditional, folk and classical music from Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Egypt, and Iraq, and although their presence in the series is perfectly logical, Kishi says there was a conscious choice to put them first this year.
		Music in India serves as pleasure, entertainment and communication, and is considered one of the most essential things in all of life; becoming a musicians is even considered something of a "shortcut" to the highest level of enlightenment, said Pasadena resident Hari Rao who, along with Indian music legend Ravi Shankar co-founded The Music Circle.
	www.princediabate.com /press/Daily_news-2-1-02.htm (950 words)

	Syria
		The borders with Israel and Turkey are subject to dispute, pending the resolution of outstanding conflicts over possession of the Golan Heights and the province of Hatay, respectively.
		Syria was occupied successively by Canaanites, Hebrews, Arameans, Assyrians, Babylonians, Persians, Greeks, Romans, Nabataeans, Byzantines, Arabs, and, in part, Crusaders before finally coming under the control of the Ottoman Turks.
		However, his rule over Syria ended after only a few months, following the clash between his Syrian Arab forces and regular French forces at the Battle of Maysalun after the establishment of the French mandate.
	creekin.net /n179-syria.html (3924 words)

	Now, to tighten the screws on Damascus - theage.com.au
		Though Syria was conspicuously omitted from George Bush's "axis of evil", the regime of Bashar Assad has now replaced Saddam Hussein as the Arab world's leading supporter of terrorism and stockpiler of weapons of mass destruction.
		Syria is the only Arab country that actively backed Saddam, reportedly encouraging suicide bombers to cross into Iraq, sheltering Iraqi war fugitives and possibly storing non-conventional weapons for Saddam.
		The "historic relations" between Syria and Hezbollah, he said soon after the Israeli withdrawal, "will be much stronger and more effective than they were in the past".
	www.theage.com.au /articles/2003/04/16/1050172646720.html (847 words)

	World Music at Global Rhythm - The Destination for World Music (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Music can at least remind us that there is more to Iraq and its people than burning vehicles and chaos.
		Jaojoby is known as the King of Salegy, the folk-derived pop music genre reigning in the Indian Ocean, in which Madagascar is the largest island on the African side.
		And for over 30 years heâs been one of the giants of world music, this Cameroonian whose music sounds as powerful and appealing in America as it does in Europe or Africa.
	www.globalrhythm.net /home.htm (673 words)

	Freemuse: Syria: Music censorship film wins award (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		In the film, Malas deals with the themes of music, censorship and lack of acceptance in Syrian society.
		The film is based on the true story of the killing of a Syrian woman who passionately loved her family and the music of Umm Kalthoum - a passion mistaken for a love affair with another man.
		Conference on Freedom of Expression in Music in Beirut on the 6-8th of October 2005.
	www.freemuse.org /sw10998.asp (432 words)

	Syria: Reviews, Discography, Audio Clips, and more \|\|\| Music.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Italian pop singer Syria decided to pursue a singing career after studying drama and being convinced by Claudio Mattone to participate in San Remo's Festival in 1995.
		A year later, Syria released her debut album called Non Ci Sto [+], followed by 1997's L'Angelo.
		That same year, the singer returned to San Remo with a song called "Sei Tu." While her popularity was growing in the local pop music scene, Syria recorded Station Wagon in 1998 and Come Una Goccia D'Acqua two years later.
	www.music.com /group/syria/1 (175 words)

	Keep up with classical, from Beethoven to the Middle East (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		He is pursuing his doctorate in music and is studying under renowned clarinetist Charles Neidich.
		Issam Rafea, co-founder and oud virtuoso, chairs the Arabic music department of the Higher Institute of Music in Damascus, Syria.
		Her music choices will air at noon Saturday and at 6 p.m.
	www.kinanazmeh.com /p-hewarusa.htm (840 words)

	Guardian Unlimited Arts \| Arts features \| Straight outta Syria
		Nicolas says there are many good pianists in Syria and Lebanon, and he should know: he has competed against them in domestic competitions.
		Nicolas is the youngest competitor in the London International Piano Competition, which started at the Royal Academy of Music this week and ends at the Royal Festival Hall next Tuesday (details: 0870 4018181).
		There he had two Russian teachers, and their influence is apparent in the way he attacks the romantic repertoire and in his choice of composers: he played Scriabin and Rachmaninov in the first stage of the competition and has lined up Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition and Rachmaninov's Concerto No 2 if he progresses further.
	arts.guardian.co.uk /features/story/0,,1453099,00.html (421 words)

	New Sounds in World Music
		Hailing from Syria, Zein Al-Jundi, is a premiere vocalist in various Syrian musical styles.
		Each song is presented without disregard for the historical significance and role of the songs throughout Syria's musical history.
		The laid-back musical arrangements should instill a sense of intrigue; without leaving the listener bored or unfulfilled.
	www.insideworldmusic.com /library/blrevs136.htm (497 words)

	syria (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		In the time of the Seleucids, it was second largest city in Syria after Antioch.
		In Syria, time cannot be measured, it is neither wasted nor won,...
		Karfan says that this blog is about the reality of Syria from within for those...
	www.hotvsnot.com /www/syria:9 (209 words)

	Encyclopedia article on Syria [EncycloZine] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Syria has been the cradle of some of the world's oldest civilizations, and was part of the Hittite, Assyrian, Babylonian, Israeli Egyptian, Persian, Greek and Phoenician empires, before becoming part of the (Eastern) Roman Empire.
		Since 1976, Syrian troops have been stationed in Lebanon[1] (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/1280579.stm), ostensibly in a peacekeeping capacity (See: History of Lebanon.) In recent years, Syria and Israel have held occasional peace talks over the return of the Golan Heights.
		While nominally a democratic republic, Syria has been led by an authoritarian regime since a 1963 coup by the Baath Party.
	encyclozine.com /Syria (921 words)

	Education - Population - Syria - Middle East: music search, arabic language, arab academy, education primary, social ...
		Syria has universities in Damascus, ?alab, ?ims, and Al Ladhiqiyah, with a total annual enrollment in the mid-1990s of about 170,000 students.
		Also in Damascus is the Arab Academy (1919), which is devoted to the study of Arabic language, literature, history, and culture.
		Other institutes and colleges specialize in social work, agriculture, industry, technology, and music.
	www.countriesquest.com /middle_east/syria/population/education.htm (129 words)

	Faculty - School of Music, SUNY Fredonia
		He has guest conducted the West Bohemian Symphony Orchestra in Mariánské Lázne, CR, and, as a two time winner of the International Opera Conductors' Competition, he was invited to conduct a complete production of Rigoletto at the Silesian State Opera in the Czech Republic, and to lead the Vratza Philharmonic in Bulgaria.
		Rudge has taught at Oklahoma State University, the University of South Carolina, Colby College, and the Hartt School of Music; at the Conservatorio Nacional, Guatemala; the Higher Institute of Music, Damascus, Syria; the Omega Institute of Holistic Studies, New York; and was a guest conductor at the Friedman School, Caracas, Venezuela.
		He was the first violinist of the Andrea String Quartet, and was invited to perform with the Portland String Quartet in their 25th Anniversary concert.
	www.fredonia.edu /SOM/facultybios/rudge.asp (452 words)

	MID-TERM REVIEW
		West Asia: Iran #1; Turkey #4; Sufi music of Syria and Turkey #7-8; Uzbekistan #9.
		WEST ASIA: Iran; Turkey; Sufi music of Syria and Turkey; Uzbekistan
		Modal improvisation; comparison of Iran and Turkey in terms of Islam and music; Sufism in the Middle East; creation of a national music in Soviet Uzbekistan.
	www.colorado.edu /music/Courses/emus2772/FinalReview.html (302 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		The kinds of music would be classical arabic, folk, and experimental arabic music.
		Rationale: It is not very hard to see that there is no forum to discuss arabic music as a topic of its own, which is a shame, becuase this music is so rich, and getting forgotten in a lot of places.
		A lot of traffic about the music takes place in the specific soc.. newsgroups of the countries of the Arab world, such as soc.culture.lebanon, as well as alt.music.world, but there is no central place to discuss the music.
	www.faqs.org /ftp/pub/pub/usenet/news.announce.newgroups/rec/rec.music.arabic (3501 words)

	Apple Hill: American musicians in Damascus to unite the world with music
		The Apple Hill Chamber music players performed their superb music in the two Syrian cities of Damascus on February 12 at al-Assad Library and on February 13 at al-Safir hotel in Homs.
		The visit is the third cultural exchange to be sponsored by the American Cultural Center in Damascus, the Syrian Ministry of Culture and the Syrian higher institute for music and drama.
		The ensemble's first visit to Syria was in 1992, the second was in 1994.
	www.arabicnews.com /ansub/Daily/Day/000221/2000022126.html (599 words)

	Amazon.com: Aleppian Music Room: Music: Sabri Moudallal,Omar Sarmini,Ensemble Al-Kindi (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Musically this is the Arabic counterpart of the Buena Vista Social Club.
		The music has been always there, in the rooms and allies of Aleppo and now it is for the world to hear and love.
		The booklet that comes with these two CDs is a great introduction to the music and is able, without being too academic or too nostalgic, to convey the spirit and essence of Aleppo and the classical Arabic music.
	www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00000G40U?v=glance (832 words)

	Syria - Arts and Literature (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		here are two types of music in Syria: classical music, which uses Arabic instruments, and modern music, played by a European-style orchestra with a lead vocalist and a chorus.
		There are many similarities between Arabic music and Arabic literature.
		This difficult and demanding art form died out in Syria in the 14th century, but modern craftspeople throughout the world still try to replicate the original process.
	www.cp-pc.ca /english/syria/arts.html (370 words)

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