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ANIMUS
Jam Band / Latin / Acoustic



ELKINS PARK, Pennsylvania
United States

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Last Login:  10/30/2009
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Member Since3/18/2005
Band Websitehttp://www.animusmusic.com
Band MembersAnimus is... Bill Koutsouros - Bouzouki, Guitar, Oud, Doumbek & Percussion Bill Phipps - Congas, Bongos & Percussion Jay Mintz - Acoustic & Electric Bass Kim Fedchak - Accordion, Clarinet, Nay, Recorder, Percussion & Vocals Joe McCormick - Drum Kit, Djembe, Congas & Percussion Optional Dancers & Musicians: Azhia - (F) Belly Dance & Ethnic Fusion Movement Nyla - (F) Belly Dance Meesha - (F) Female Belly Dance & Arabic Vocals Lurainya - (F) Belly Dance Omar - (M) Belly dance Elliott Levin - Flute, Saxophones & Spoken Word Jeremy Dyen - Tabla Joe Tayoun - Doumbek & Middle Eastern Percussion Hamit Golbasi - Turkish Ney & Zourna Adeeb Rafela - Egyptian Violin
Sounds LikeJimi Hendrix, Ravi Shankar and Santana Jam'n together : )
Record LabelAnimusMusic


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Oct 23 2009 7:30P
Elkins Estate Elkins Park, Pennsylvania
Nov 7 2009 6:30P
Kuzina by Sofia, Traditional & Modern Greek Cuisine Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Feb 14 2010 9:00A
Request ANIMUS on WXPN 88.5 FM today! www.xpn.org/request.php Philadelphia
Aug 31 2010 8:00P
Buy the New ANIMUS CD " The Movements" ELKINS PARK

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ANIMUS: Mediterranean Dreams
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ANIMUS CDs available on CDBABY.COM - http://cdbaby.com/cd/animusmusic2 Our Mission: Animus is here to open the boundaries and borders of musics from all over the world. Over the years Animus has taken their fans on a continuously evolving live experience, away from the stress of everyday life and created a relaxing and fun musical journey, mesmerizing audiences throughout the East Coast with their unique style. Animus is available to perform in a variety of ensemble configurations to best meet the needs of clients, audences, events, functions and venues. What We Do & Our History: Animus is an instrumental group of culturally diverse musical concepts and traditions from ancient to modern alike, including: Greek, Blues, Middle Eastern, Jazz, Spanish, Funk, Latin, Rock, Indian, Jewish Klezmer, African. The exotic, unorthodox instrumentation and unique original compositions excite the mind, body and soul with an endless variety of grooves and tribal rhythms, coupled with spontaneous, passionate improvisation which awakens the spirit and gets everyone moving to the music. Accomplishments: Animus has produced two Tapes: SpiritDance and Eternal Within as well as three CD’s: "Live at the Tin Angel", "...world fusion music", Mediterranean Dreams". Animus is currently working on a new CD project which will be released on July 22, 2007 at World Cafe’ Live in Philadelphia. Animus is featured on "Lurainya’s Realm" DVD, "Taboo Glass" documentary video and WYBE’s "Culture Shots" TV commercials, film "The Greek Ameican" and performed live on NBC 10’s morning show "10!". Animus has been nominated for best Roots/World Music Performer 2000 - 2002 and "Best Local Band" 2006 by The Philadelphia CityPaper Choice Awards. Performances: Animus has performed abroad in South Africa and Kenya with Eastern College’s gospel choir, Angels of Harmony, and has also performed on tour around the United States. Animus’ diversity and fresh sound makes them great just about anywhere. Venues range from acoustic coffee cafe’s, bookstores (Borders/Barns&Noble), restaurants, bars, clubs, theaters (Trocadero theater), concert halls (Kimmel Center), galleries, museums (Phila. Art Museum), community centers, public/private schools, Colleges (Bccc), Universities (U. of Penn), churches and synagogues. Animus has performed roving entertainment in traditional festive costumes at Trump Taj Mahal and Foxwoods Casinos. *Upon request, we have several traditional belly dancers, ethnic fusion dancers and Greek, Turkish and Arabic Singers who can perform with us. Animus also performs at wedding celebrations, festivals, benefits (CCP benefit for Darfur), fund-raisers, and private parties. Educational Opportunities: Bill Koutsouros, leader and founder of Animus is PA certified in Secondary Social Studies (61-8875) and currently shares his musical talents students through Musicopia in the Spice Route Ensemble, Philadelphia Arts in Education Partnership Residencies, Children’s World Music Express (Pre-K) and on-going Mid-Eastern Percussion classes at Studio 1831. Animus has collaborated extensively with professional dance instructors and teachers at colleges/universities in workshops, classes and performances. Animus also offers educators and students of all ages a unique and enriching assembly program focusing on cultural diversity and unity through music and movement. Find out more: Please visit our web site at www.animusmusic.com for more information, bios, pictures, mp3s, videos and more!

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Betty Bloomerz

Betty Bloomerz



Sep 3 2009 3:07 AM

i miss you guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! break a leg---- many thoughts of you and all the best! love kir
Betty Bloomerz

Betty Bloomerz



Mar 27 2009 4:52 PM

thanks for the amazing energy and killer time last saturday-- you were seriously kickin ass! love it when you all get in that insane zone and go off into outer space !
Betty Bloomerz

Betty Bloomerz



Feb 25 2009 2:12 AM

wooooohoooo this is gonna be a crazy show!!!!!!! is fire allowed here??? oh please say yes???
Tammy

Tammy



Jan 29 2009 7:10 PM

No Silly! I'm just feeling under the weather! Why don't you bring some soup or something! lol
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Jan 24 2009 6:08 AM

GREAT SHOW GUYS, WE LOVED IT SO DID EVERYONE, HOPE TO SEE YOU AGAIN SOON, THANK YOU FROM YOUR BIGGEST FAN WALEED & EVERYONE @ FIG CAFE.
JUNE MOON

JUNE MOON



Jan 18 2009 5:51 PM

hey Animus...played on a bill with you a couple times,years ago.biddles cafe and down in philly..glad u r going strong.always loved your sound.i have an old Animus 'cassette'.

blessings to u,June Moon/Midnight Gypsies
Kimberly

Kimberly



Jan 12 2009 2:19 AM

AMAZING. Can't wait to see the show on 1/23.
NPI

Shaz Matazz



Dec 12 2008 6:47 AM

no matter where you are in this world, yu come to realize how friggin small it really is... no escaping me!! buahahahahahhah!!!!
;)
Jana Mashonee (available on iTunes)

Jana Mashonee (available on iTunes)



Dec 10 2008 9:56 PM

Thanks for adding me!
ČAČI VORBA

ČAČI VORBA



Oct 30 2008 8:55 PM

Hello, Animus. Your music sounds great. Best regards

Chris

Chris Tyler



Sep 22 2008 10:28 PM

Hey! I was just thinking that I haven't seen you all in a while.
Any shows coming up?
~Jocie~

~Jocie~



Sep 11 2008 8:14 PM

Hello Animus,

Hope all is well...best wishes always!


Jocie :o)
SOUL CLAP

SOUL CLAP



Aug 23 2008 5:03 PM

Hi Rock Boy!
~Jocie~

~Jocie~



Jul 2 2008 7:50 PM

Hello...

Thanx for adding me, Keep the music alive!



Namaste,
Jocie :o)
Elizabeth Diaz

Elizabeth Diaz



Jun 13 2008 3:11 PM

Looking forward to meet you
at Chaplins next friday.
Have a great weekend!

Elizabeth
Elizabeth Diaz

Elizabeth Diaz



Jun 13 2008 2:52 AM

You guys are great!!!
Looking forward to see
you at Chaplin's.
:))
Awry

Awry



May 8 2008 12:59 PM

we really enjoyed your set at bucks county music fest! thanks for the friendship...hope to see you again sometime.
Kristen

Kristen



Apr 12 2008 2:39 AM

Hello from WUPJ radio here at the University of Pittsburgh! I am a deejay at the campus radio station and I absolutely love your music!

If you are interested, I would love to play your music if you could send it to our campus! (We also like promotional merch hehe)

If you are interested, please feel free to email me at kekanewupj@gmail.com!
Dave McCormick

Dave McCormick



Feb 29 2008 10:09 PM

hi Bill, I've got some new and new old songs up take a listen
Music at Snipes

Music at Snipes



Feb 17 2008 1:23 PM

We are looking forward to seeing you in May!
Michel Gazi

Michel Gazi



Jan 19 2008 11:17 PM

Hello Animus,
Very good traditional "live" instruments on your page, good sounds
hello from Avignon
Michel
Wrighty Lefthands

chris wright



Jan 13 2008 3:21 PM

what tis this circle of drums all about thurs night? i gotta cajon to add to the fun...
Creative Artists Productions

Creative Artists Productions



Jan 4 2008 1:46 AM

Happy New Year to Bill and Company,
Nice job on your music.
Wishing you all the best in 2008 and beyond. See you all in Philly sometime soon,
Zarouhi/Chris Marashlian

http://www.creativeartistsproductions.com
Chris

Chris Tyler



Jan 3 2008 10:32 PM

Thanks man! happy 2008 to you too.
Cassendre Xavier - renaissance negresse

Cassendre Xavier - renaissance negresse



Nov 13 2007 3:38 PM

Animus music is hot, and your concerts are ideal dates! I will someday bring a lucky guy to one and really put my thing down ;-)

-Cassendre
www.cassendrexavier.com
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