Tribal Soirees with Deb Napier 2007

Published in Bellydance Oasis magazine Issue 29. July to September 2007 For this issue of Tribal Corner I thought it would be good to catch up with Debra Napier, Artistic Director of Urban Qabila [formly Urban Turban] and have a chat to her about the Tribal Student...

An Interview with Solace 2007

by Devi Mamak Published in Bellydance Oasis magazine Issue 30. October to Decenber 2007 Whether you are a tribal enthusiast or not you would have to agree with me when I say that Solace’s music is world class and very inspiring whether you are a dancer or not....

Tribal Chit Chat with Devi by Hilary Cinis

An interview between Devi Mamak and Hilary Cinis on the First Australian Tribal & Trance Festival. Published in The Palace magazine Issue 39- May 2006 When Devi First mentioned the idea of our own tribal and trance festival right here in Australia I, along with...

The USA Tour 2004

by Devi Mamak Originally published in 2004 I was truly shocked when I asked an off the cuff question in class one night. “So does anyone want to come to America with me?” I am still amazed at the response that I got from the other Ghawazi’s. As it...

American Tribal Style In Australia

by Devi Mamak Originally published in The Palace. Issue 31, October 2002 My fascination with American Tribal Style (ATS) began when my teacher at the time, Kaiya Seaton showed me a Fat Chance Belly Dance (FCBD) video. What I thought was a woman dancing to a mirror...

Tribal Corner by Alaine Haddon-Casey

An interview with Devi Mamak and Susan Brown Originally published in Bellydance Oasis Magazine Issue 9, July – September 2002   Well, it’s been a huge month. Living in San Francisco and studying with Fat Chance Belly Dance (FCBD) director, Carolena...