Russell Harris | Voices of IIS Episode 8

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Voices of IIS

The Institute of Ismaili Studies

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The Voices of IIS explores new vistas of research and pedagogy. The Institute of Ismaili Studies (IIS) was established in 1977 as an academic institution of higher education. It is dedicated to the study of Islam, with a particular focus on the history, philosophy, law, and mysticism of Ismaili and broader Shi‘i intellectual and cultural heritages within the larger Muslim ummah.

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Russell Harris | Voices of IIS Episode 8

Voices of IIS

29 minutes 11 seconds

2 weeks ago

Russell Harris | Voices of IIS Episode 8

Russell Harris is celebrating twelve years at The Institute of Ismaili Studies. Join host Selina Kassam-Ramji as they discuss how music shaped his outlook on life and languages, as well as how he curates his work in and beyond the Institute.

00:00 Meet Russell Harris

03:05 Discovering ‘world’ music

04:56 Opera in New York

08:26 Returning to London

11:54 The Aga Khan Centre

13:55 Visiting ‘Fatimid’ Cairo

16:00 Speaking and singing Arabic

19:09 Curious curating

23:06 Highlights at IIS

25:05 Upcoming projects