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DocuSign Envelope ID:8COC6AOF-56EE-46F5-A733-01 0A357A1 EFA <br /> The multi-talented duo of Rob Thomas and Tanya Gerard are true didgeridoo <br /> pioneers in the U.S.,having played and made didges for more than 20 years. <br /> They've performed throughout the country,have recorded several CDs,and <br /> have produced music for numerous films,including the IMAX movie Sacred <br /> Planet.(www.iniakesh.com) <br /> Tanya grew up in Australia,and both she and Rob have traveled extensively <br /> abroad.They lived in Santa Fe,N.M.,for 22 years before moving to North <br /> Carolina in 2013 to work full-time with DDU.They're especially excited to help <br /> kids become better global citizens through motivational messages about <br /> character building,environmentalism and literacy. <br /> Tanya has written a children's book, The Adventures of the Wild, Wild Wolf, <br /> (www.thewildwolf.com). <br /> Rob and Tanya live with their five dogs in the enchanted forests and mountains <br /> of western NC. <br /> jl1111 {A <br /> �ry Y <br /> 1 F'z <br /> N <br /> Raihan Alam <br /> .......... <br /> Raihan has been a DDU edu-tainer since 2008.He is committed to fostering <br /> appreciation for cultural diversity,empathy and cooperation.He incorporates <br /> worldly musical instruments into his performances for a truly multicultural <br /> experience. <br /> Raihan discovered the didgeridoo in 2005,and he's been a dedicated disciple <br /> ever since.Originally a drummer,he has been playing Middle Eastern <br /> percussion and specializing in the Arabic tabla(doumbek)since 2002. <br /> Raihan's shows also feature his pet reptiles.He uses the reptiles,including <br /> Jellybean the Australian blue-tongued lizard,to educate about Australian <br /> ecology and biodiversity. <br /> Raihan is a school teacher who lives in St.Petersburg,Fla.,with his wife and <br /> kids. <br /> Lindsey Dank <br />