Flames burst from the stage for a grand entrance, and fake fog swirls around a young man in a white robe. He clutches the microphone, gazes seriously into the camera and then, accompanied only by ...

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook A treat for the senses in the form of mystic music will be available to University students next ...

Since its birth in the ‘70s, hip-hop has become a global phenomenon and cross-cultural unifier. Countless artists like the members of Native Deen, a D.C.-area trio, have harnessed the power of the ...

“Awakening” is a self-styled Islamic media company founded in London 20 years ago. It has produced some of the most popular contemporary pop music in the Muslim world; much like Christian rock, this ...

Liz Toussaint is an amazingly talented musician who is cut from a different cloth. At first glance, you may expect the vocals of your favorite R&B songstress to come from her. That is not the case.

Tanya Salih has played the violin since the fourth grade, but she never planned to be a singer. Salih grew up in Cheyenne, and often came to Denver on the weekends for concerts. After she graduated ...

The largest Islamic arts festival in America returns to the University of Houston for its 12th year, featuring more than 5,000 works by over 50 artists from across the country. The two-day event ...

Perhaps one of the most overlooked sub-genres of hip-hop is represented by the work of early ’90s New York rap acts dedicated to the Five Percent Nation. Inspired by Nation of Islam founder W.D. Fard, ...

Cairo: A few years ago, Egyptian Islamist members of parliament demanded 'raunchy' music videos be banned on television. They accused the shows of pervading immorality and corrupting young people.

Benjamin Isakhan receives funding from the Australian Research Council and the Australian Department of Defence. Ali Akbar does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company ...