[Past Event] Mystical Music in Sufi Cultures | Ryan Ranch
Course Description:Sufism is the mystical dimension of Islam. It is, at the same time, a universal spiritual path. In this course, we will first introduce the overall philosophy and practice of Sufism. Our aim is to show how Sufism is a lived experience through music and movement in different cultures around the world. We will discuss and demonstrate the different types of music and instruments used in Sufi cultures. At times, we will present Sufi poetry and music together. Participants will find out how Sufi music has been integrated into everyday life as a vehicle for healing, spiritual elevation, contemplation, and community building and will have a chance to experience it themselves. |
Tuition: $35.00 Additional Fees: $0.00 |
Day/Time
Thursdays, Feb. 6, 13, 20; *10:00 a.m. – noon* (3 sessions)
Location
In Person: CSUMB Ryan Ranch, 8 Upper Ragsdale Drive, Monterey
Facilitator:
Nükhet Kardam, Ph.D., is Professor Emerita at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies in Monterey and a student of Melami Sufism.
Amir Etemadzadeh is a Middle Eastern musician, composer and educator. He has studied music in Iran and the U.S., specializing in Persian and global percussion traditions.