Narratives of Expression | The Ismaili Canada

Narratives of Expression

British Columbia
November
1
6:00 AM PT
7:00 AM MT
9:00 AM ET

Narratives of Expression

Description

Rethinking identity and Music in Muslim discourse

Join us for an enlightening presentation and discussion on music and identity. This program will help 'rethink' modern understandings of Muslim identity in the contemporary world. Through an exploration of music, we will shed light on the cultural/political forces behind the (re)creation and negotiation of identity and forms of expression and their socio-cultural implications.

Date:

Saturday, November 1, 2014

Time:

9:00am to 3:00pm

Venue:

Ismaili Centre, Burnaby

Speakers:

  • Dr. Hussein Rashid Sounding Off: Constructing National Narratives through Music
  • Dr. Karim Gillani From Roots to Routes: (Re) construction of Sufi music in the world of sounds

 

"Renowned guest artists will join a roundtable discussion to share their experiences"

Refreshments will be provided. Please click here to view the event poster.

To register and purchase your tickets, please click here

 

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His Highness Prince Aga Khan Shia Imami Ismaili Council for Canada

49 Wynford Drive Toronto, Ontario M3C 1K1 CANADA

Tel: +1-416-646-6965

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