https://csc.virginia.edu/event/workshop-introduction-andalusi-sufi-music

Join the Contemplative Sciences Center and partners for this hands-on workshop, An Introduction to Andalusi Sufi Music. 

Please also join us for a concert that evening, February 6, 7:00-8:30pm: الشفاء في الشتاء (Al-Shifā' fī'l-Shitā') / Healing in the Winter: An Evening of Sufi Music with the Al-Firdaus Ensemble. 

Workshop: An Introduction to Andalusi Sufi Music - 2:00-3:15pm, Contemplative Commons Room, 3B
The workshop will be a hands-on introduction to the nearly millennia old tradition of Andalusi Sufi music. Members of al-Firdaus ensemble will give a brief introduction to the melodic, rhythmic, poetic, and spiritual dimensions of this tradition that has flourished in Southern Spain and North Africa from the 10th century up until the present day. 

Ali Keeler - Violin, Vocals
Omar Banlamlih - Vocals, Percussion
Muhammad Dominguez - Darbouka, Daf (percussion)
Herve Teboul - Oud

The workshop and concert are co-sponsored by the following University of Virginia's departments and organizations: The Islamic Worlds Initiative, the Forum on Religion and Democracy, the Department of Religious Studies, and the Contemplative Sciences Center.

Parking at the University of Virginia
Central Grounds Garage is the closest public parking lot to the Contemplative Commons, located directly across Emmet Street from the building. Details.

ADA Accessible Parking & Paths
Maps detailing the locations of reserved ADA spaces and accessible pathways can be found on the Facilities Management website. ADA parking spaces are first come, first served. If an ADA space is not available, vehicles with a DMV issued placard or license plate may park in a metered space for up to 4 hours. 

Shuttles
Free bus service is available through University Transit Service. Gold and Silver bus lines stop in front of the Contemplative Sciences Center. On Friday, buses run every 20 minutes from 7:30 AM – 12:00 AM. On Saturday, buses run every 20-40 minutes beginning at 12:00 PM. A detailed service schedule can be found on the Parking and Transportation website. 

Thu, Feb 6 2025

Date

2:00 - 3:15pm

Target Audience

Open to All

Contemplative Commons 300 (Studio 3B)

403 Emmet St South