The Love Dance - Vince Sawma

 

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Vince Sawma Presents

The Love Dance

Our Music for Belly Dancing

Director of Engineering: John L. Kinne

Front Cover Concept and Photo: Janis Irene Epton

Back Cover Photo: Dan Kinne

Queen City Album - Cincinnati, Ohio

573N4

Vince Sawma - Oud

George Jacobs - Tabla

Chirstina Cocoran - Finger Cymbals

From the back cover: Vince was born in Broumana, a town outside Beirut. Vince's father owned a night club call "Berg let Haman" which translates approximately to "Pigeon Roost". He spent his early years learning music from his father, who played not only the Oud, but the piano, violin and several other musical instruments Vince first began playing the Oud when he was eight years old. Vince was fifteen when his family came to the United States.

Vince served in the Army during World War II, he received numerous metals and awards; was wounded in France and Honorably discharged in 1945.

After returning to the United States, he briefly tried to make a living playing the Oud; however, since he was married, he had difficulty making ends meet. He began working as a hydraulic mechanic at Cincinnati Milacron. He continued to travel to different cities and play for the belly dancers on week ends. His first public appearances were at old-country weddings and picnics. He has also appeared on radio, television and in various night clubs with many famous belly dancers, such as Kala, and Zahmeena, whose real name is Christina Cocoran, played finger cumbals for this album She also appears on the front cover. Zahmeena teaches dancing in Milford, Ohio. Vince has also been a guest several times for the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra.

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