In 2018, Duke Performances launched Building Bridges: Muslims in America, a new project showcasing the richness and diversity of Muslim culture in this country. Working in partnership with the Duke Islamic Studies Center (DISC) and the Duke University Middle East Studies Center (DUMESC), Duke Performances will host residencies by U.S.-based Muslim artists, including engagement with the Duke and Durham community, visits to nearby high schools, and public concerts. Durham-based filmmaker KidEthnic will provide a behind-the-scenes look at each residency through short films documenting the series.
Past Building Bridges events
‘Black Muslim Atlantic’ Symposium
Thursday, January 30, 2020 | 6:00 pm - Friday, January 31, 2020 | 9:00 am
Rafiq Bhatia Breaking English Building Bridges: Muslims in America
Thursday, November 7, 2019 | 8:00 pm
In Conversation: Rahill Jamalifard and Lenny Lynch of Habibi
Wednesday, April 3, 2019 | 12:00 pm
Brother Ali Building Bridges: Muslims in America
Thursday, March 7, 2019 | 8:00 pm
In Performance: Oddisee & Good CompanyBuilding Bridges: Muslims in America
Thursday, October 18, 2018 | 8:00 pm
Amir ElSaffar + Hamid Al-Saadi Building Bridges: Muslims in America
Thursday, October 4, 2018 | 8:00 pm