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EME NAKIA

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About Me

Eme Nakia is the title of a unique 16-minute film that Tony Hajjar along with his band Sparta will release as part of a special edition of their new album, Threes. The word Eme means Mother in Arabic, and Nakia was the name of Tonys mother. The album and short film will be available on October 24, 2006 from Hollywood Records.
The film grew out of a desire for the band to make a movie while recording their third album. Jim Ward, frontman and guitarist for the band, suggested telling the story of Hajjar's (Spartas drummer) remarkable personal history: He was born in Beirut, Lebanon and at the age of 5, along with his family, fled his country during the Lebanese civil war of 1975-1990. They immigrated to the United States, settling in the sprawling west Texas border town of El Paso. When Hajjar was fourteen his Eme died after a bout with cancer and his father, who had been distant, left the family. His brother, only 18-years old at the time, assumed responsibility for the family and raised Tony and his sister. In the film, we follow Hajjars early life story, showing his challenges and ending with him in present-day.
TEACHERS WHO WOULD BE INTERESTED IN SHOWING EME NAKIA TO YOUR CLASS OR SCHOOL, PLEASE CONTACT US.

My Interests

Music:

Music by Sparta. Original Score by Jim Ward

My Blog

Where to find the movie....

Sorry folks, we are working on getting the film back up on the page...but for now, please follow link below to see it.Thanks for the support!Check out this video: Eme Nakia (Short Form Movie)<...
Posted by EME NAKIA on Tue, 13 Nov 2007 05:16:00 PST

SPARTA announces NEW tour dates!!!

Hello!We have a lot of exciting stuff to tell you today, including a major tour announcement! Read on... We just returned from another amazing tour in Australia. What an awesome country! Thank you a...
Posted by EME NAKIA on Tue, 24 Jul 2007 05:23:00 PST

Attn: Sparta fans in L.A

Sparta is coming to Los Angeles on May 31st, to play the House of Blues!We are looking for fans willing to help out by distributing posters in that area!If this is something you can commit to, please ...
Posted by EME NAKIA on Wed, 23 May 2007 04:46:00 PST

SPARTA RETURNS TO AUSTRALIA!!

SPARTA RETURNS TO AUSTRALIA!! We are happy to announce our long overdue return to the land down under! We can't wait! TICKETS ON SALE 9AM, FRIDAY 25 MayFRIDAY 20 JULY: MELBOURNE, HIFI BAR (18+) Ticket...
Posted by EME NAKIA on Tue, 15 May 2007 05:00:00 PST

Indianapolis show w/ Straylight Run JUST ADDED!

June 16th Indianapolis, IN - The Irving Theatre - Click the banner to buy tickets!   Sparta and Straylight Run have announced a new co-headlining tour with special guest Lovedrug!!   A l...
Posted by EME NAKIA on Mon, 23 Apr 2007 02:47:00 PST

NEW SPARTA Tour Dates!!!!

Sparta and Straylight Run have announced a new co-headlining tour with special guest Lovedrug!!   A limited number of tickets have been held for Sparta fans and are available through a special ...
Posted by EME NAKIA on Thu, 19 Apr 2007 05:29:00 PST

HARLEM INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL Next Monday!

Eme Nakia will screen as part of the Harlem International Film Festival, next Monday, October 9th @ 1:30pm If you would like to attend the first screening of Eme Nakia in New York history, go toh...
Posted by EME NAKIA on Tue, 03 Oct 2006 05:53:00 PST

THANK YOU FROM TONY

Dear Friends, I want to thank everybody that made this past week in El Paso so special. We worked very hard on the premiere/ benefit and it turned out much better than expected. This kind of event was...
Posted by EME NAKIA on Wed, 27 Sep 2006 02:29:00 PST

ATTN EL PASO! FREE EVENT THIS SUNDAY!

Elevated Arts Presents "1st Annual Elevated Music & Film Festival" featuring music by Sleeper Car (Jim Ward of Sparta) and short films including Sparta's "Eme Nakia" Please join members of Sparta...
Posted by EME NAKIA on Fri, 22 Sep 2006 01:19:00 PST

El Paso Eme Nakia Premiere & Benefit Sept 21. Information here!

There will be a very special movie premiere and benefit in El Paso on September 21st, 2006 with proceeds going to the American Cancer Society and Polo with a Purpose.  $25 donation. CH...
Posted by EME NAKIA on Wed, 30 Aug 2006 12:13:00 PST