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"The Spice Route Ensemble performs a vital public service by instilling in their audiences a better appreciation and
more in depth knowledge of the diversity of the peoples and cultures of the Middle East".
Kathy Spillman Associate Director The Middle East Center
"We believe that through cultural exchange, barriers are broken down and politics and conflicts transcended. We
look forward to more joint performances with the Spice Route Ensemble".
Donna Yeats, Director Cultural Affairs, Consulate General of Israel.
"As a native Algerian, I am happy to express my support for the Spice Route Ensemble. The Ensemble brings together
audiences of all ethnic, racial and religious backgrounds and teaches them about traditional Middle Eastern music. In the
process, their audiences learn that cooperation among people of difference traditions is not only possible but that it can
produce marvelous results;and beautiful music".
Hocine Fetni, PhD Assistant Dean and Professor of Law, University of Pennsylvania
"I applaud The Spice Route Ensemble and hope that other students will be fortunate enough to experience their talent".
Norris Eldridge Principal Francis Scott Key School Phila. PA
"What a joy it was to have the Spice Route Ensemble. Their assembly program was just wonderful".
Gary Leitzel Boothwyn Elementary School, Boothwyn PA
Dear Spice Route,
"My name is Haneen. My dad is from Leben (Lebanon). The song that Michele sang was the first song I learned. I have
the same drum (dumbek) and my dad always plays and sings along".
Your friend, Haneen Jebrin
Dear Spice Route
"I really enjoyed your performance. I liked when Michele sang in Arabic. I hope that you can come again next year
or sooner".
Thank you, Erika Amaro
Dear Spice Route
"Your music was great. You are the best group I ever saw".
From: Tahleir
Dear Spice Route,
"I liked the part when we sang the song from Israel and you know how to sing good like my".
Fourth grade student
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