Arabesque, members of the Oklahoma Arts Council, is a musical duo that has been mesmerizing audiences since 2003 with their unique blend of Celtic, Arabic, Judeo-Spanish, Turkish, and other world folk traditions.
Their performances are an intelligent mix of instrumental music, storytelling, history, humor and hands-on fun.
Miranda Arana plays flutes, whistles, Vietnamese zither and spoons. Steve Vanlandingham plays guitar, bouzouki, mandolin, banjo, oud, and wooden slit drum. Both hail from Norman, Oklahoma, where Miranda teaches World Music at the University of Oklahoma and Steve does archeological survey work. They have performed at fairs, festivals, schools, universities, and private functions throughout Oklahoma and neighboring states.
Come take a magic carpet ride around the world with Arabesque as this unique pair unveils the mysteries and enchantments of the world's diverse musical cultures, marrying lilting Irish reels and jigs to the sensuous and evocative melodies of the Middle East, Asia and Spain.