Seffarine is a duo formed by Moroccan singer Lamiae Naki and oud player/flamenco guitarist Nat Hulskamp. Their repertoire varies from classical Arabic and Andalusian music to original compositions influenced by the music of widely varying cultures, such as Spanish flamenco, classical Persian music, and American jazz.


Seffarine takes its name from the ancient metalworking square in Lamiae's home city of Fes, Morocco. Her family is well known in the Seffarine as master metalworkers continuing the tradition today. The square dates back to the 9th century and is famous for the complex rhythms that can be heard from the blacksmiths' hammers.

 

Upcoming performances:

 

  • Dec. 12th, 2012 - Berkeley, CA
    Ashkenaz
    1317 San Pablo Avenue
    Berkeley, CA 94702
    with Moh Alileche

  • Jan. 29th, 2011- Seattle, WA
    Lucid Jazz Club
    5241 University Way Northeast
    Seattle, WA 98105

  • Feb. 17th, 2011- Portland, OR
    Corkscrew
    1665 Southeast Bybee Boulevard
    Portland, OR 97202

  • Feb. 20th, 2011- Portland, OR
    Dan Duval's sunday concert series
    3954 N Mississippi
    Portland, OR 97227

  • April 17th, 2011- Portland, OR
    Tupai Concert Series- with The Danny Romero Quintet
    1314 NW Glisan
    Portland, OR 97209

  • Saturday, May 7th, 2011- Seattle, WA
    Univ. of Washington Multicultural Center
    details TBA

  • Friday, May 27th, 2011- Seattle, WA
    Folklife Festival
    5:15-5:45 at Folklife Cafe

  • Saturday, May 28th- Seattle, WA, 9-11pm
    Egan's Ballard Jam House
    1707 Northwest Market Street
    Seattle, WA 98107

  • Saturday, September 17th - Manzanita, OR
    Flamenco Concert, produced by Jose Solano
    Pine Grove Community House
    225 Laneda, Manzanita, OR
    tix at: El Mariachi Loco, 114 Laneda
    info: (503) 965-2244

  • Oct. 1- Carlton, Oregon
    The Horseradish
    211 W Main St
    Carlton, OR 97111
  • Nov. 3rd, 2011- Portland, OR
    Caffe Umbria
    303 NW 12th Avenue
    Portland, OR 97208

  • Nov. 11th, 2011- Seattle, WA
    Lucid Jazz Club
    5241 University Way Northeast
    Seattle, WA 98105

  • Jan 8, 2012- Portland, OR
    Oregon Jewish Museum
    1953 NW Kearney
    Portland, OR 97214

 

Seffarine is currently accepting bookings.  Please contact us for rates and availability.