Portland Talent Magazine

Nancy Curtin was raised in a musical family and has been singing all her life. Her interest in jazz began in college, where she studied music and wrote and performed original and jazz compositions.

SHABAVA is a trio with member's trained in Iran, Morocco and the USA. They combine their backgrounds in classical Persian, Arabic and flamenco music to deliver fresh presentations of traditional pieces and create original compositions with a unique voice. Shabava features Bobak Salehi on Persian kamancheh and sehtar, Nat Hulskamp on Arabic, and Martin Zarzar on percussion.

A Portland native, Bronnie (Brongaene) Griffin placed first in nearly every Old-Time fiddle contest she entered, winning the NW Regional Championship twice and placing thi rd in the nation at the American Nat ional Old-Time Fiddle Contest in Weiser. She generates energy and excitement in her per formances and enthusiasm in her teaching style.