Daisy’s introduction
very good introduction to the role of arts in the Islamic tradition. [couldn’t capture it all]
Azhar
talks about comedy, jazz, and unique American art forms
artists are the only ones who can and do speak truth to power
Ani
musician
women’s issues important
full music accompaniment
Muslim pop
Performs song
for her daughter
Yasmine
author
not comfortable in in English, asks Rajae to translate
works for freedom
can be free without losing religion
not just one way
freedom to be able to make choices
Daisy asks “who took away your freedom?”
answer later
Shahzia
[I’ve loved her work for ages. Check it out at shahziasikander.com]
introduces a current work “Nemesis,” and animated piece
learn the language of miniatures, but never be limited by it
bridge traditional and avant-garde
what makes art compelling
navigating all the cultures to which she belongs
how does art relate to power and truth
how can i create social awareness
what is my social responsibility
set-up two schools in Pakistan and one in Kabul
started organization called “Art as Change.”
Tayyeb
works in nasheed
works with Western forms in traditional forms
ie. rework qawwali in English
shows video
introduce youth to traditional material that might otherwise be lost
Rajae
musician
start with sample from album
doesn’t make music b/c of Islam or to be Western
she was born as a musician
studied classical Western music
own label: Truth Seeker Records
people loved her music in Morocco, but not acceptable in Holland
Jihad
not an artist, but an educator in the most broad sense
interested in the arts and the pedagogical aspects
how do we use art in our spaces to develop hard and soft skills and allow youth to express Islam
Suad
academic and poet
artists mean to keep it real, speak truth to power
keeping things personal and human
need to support those who keep it real and remind us of our humanity
Daisy
I’m a born artist too
was sent to the US to study art at age of 15
artist came out after 9/11
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