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Santiago de los Caballeros.– Dominican star violinist Aisha Syed will perform at Gran Teatro del Cibao, in Santiago, for a benefit concern for Fundolor, a foundation that helps victims of cancer.

The once child music prodigy will be accompanied by the National Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Maestro Alvaro Manzano.

Syed made her debut when she was 11 years old. This will be her fifth concert with the National Symphony as a soloist. 

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Written by: ArsenioALembertJr, 24 Aug 2008 12:11 PM
From: United States
Aisha Syed: What a beautiful name. An'na hev-ba k'enta!
Isn't that shrimp kissing Aisha's hand Michel Camilo? The Pianist?
Mi, pana, te pasaste de cortez!
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Written by: ArsenioALembertJr, 24 Aug 2008 12:14 PM
From: United States
Think the guy found a blue M&M between her fingers, maybe?
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Written by: lovingit, 24 Aug 2008 1:52 PM
From: United States, Delaware
She must be from Arab, Persian or Turkish decent. In the US, the last name its a common Muslim last name.
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Written by: Yucahu, 26 Aug 2008 9:43 AM
From: United States, Miami
In Dominican Republic, it's a common Christian last name.
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Written by: lovingit, 26 Aug 2008 10:50 AM
From: United States, Delaware
Well, its not really a common Christian name at all, its honorific name Islamic name to have:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sayyid

In the case of th DR, yes, most of the Middle Eastern immigrants that came generations back were Christians, which is why you may assocaite the Islamic name with Christianity.
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Written by: saifuddinsyed, 3 Sep 2008 6:07 AM
From: United Arab Emirates
Aisha Syed's Origin is Pakistan, Her father belongs to that country and mother from Dominican Republic. This information for you to make clear your doubt. Regards, Saifuddin Syed
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Written by: Yucahu, 6 Sep 2008 3:50 PM
From: United States, Miami
Thank you. I give a shout out to the long suffering christians of pakistan who are suffering persecution and enduring out there in the land of the pure.

Bislama, todo tranquilo quieto.
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