BOSTON, May 29, 2012 – AIC commissioned Boston jazz fusion group DÜNYA to compose a signature musical piece for the AIC Center. DÜNYA, a nonprofit organization concerned with developing and learning about world music, is directed by Mehmet Ali Sanlikol. The group has preformed at the AIC Center on previous occasions, but this concert was special because…
Read MoreBOSTON, May 15, 2012 – Grammy-nominated Boston-based musical ensemble DÜNYA will take the stage at the AIC Center on Newbury Street this Saturday, May, 19, to debut an original jazz composition commissioned by the American Islamic Congress (AIC). Entitled “Palindrome,” the composition incorporates elements of classical Turkish music in a jazz fusion style. The piece…
Read MoreBOSTON, April 28, 2012 – Today the AIC Center is hosting a special event with renowned culinary scholar and cookbook author Nawal Nasrallah. Nawal will demonstrate the preparation of authentic and delicious Iraqi dishes. For a “taste” of Nawal’s cooking and a preview of the event, check out Crystal Germond’s story on her food blog Heart…
Read MoreBOSTON, April 11, 2012 – Last evening the AIC Center hosted “Bangladesh: The Politics of Diaspora, Religion and Gender,” a panel discussion by local experts who took a fresh look at how religion and immigration are influencing the state of human rights and women’s rights in Bangladesh and in the extensive Bangladeshi diaspora. The event…
Read MoreBOSTON, March 5, 2012 – Mix the rhythmic modalities of Middle Eastern makam with classical jazz elements and what do you get? A musical combo as perfectly-paired as peanut butter and jelly. On Saturday night, March 3, the always-satisfying DUNYA ensemble served up course after course of tasty jazz fusion to a packed house at the…
Read MoreBOSTON, March 2, 2012 — Last night, AIC and AJC presented the latest in our joint “Witness Initiative,” a discussion with special guests Iranian student leader “T,” who spoke on condition of anonymity, and U.S. Attorney for Massachusetts Carmen Ortiz. Kicking off “International Women’s Month,” we brought this unexpected pair of remarkable women together to…
Read MoreBOSTON, February 24, 2012 – The Boston Courant, a paper delivered in hard-copy only, covered the AIC Center, which opened on Newbury Street just a few months ago. To read the article, check out the PDFs of Page 1 here and Page 2 here..
Read MoreBOSTON, Feb. 22, 2012 – Last night, AIC and WorldBoston presented “Our Art Ourselves: Muslim Women Artists Explore their Hybrid Identities,’ the latest in our joint “Muslim Women Series.” Noted Muslim female artists Niloofar Ziae and Nada Farhat and poet Mona Kareem talked art, expression and the piecing together of patchwork identities as AIC’s Lauren Murphy…
Read MoreBOSTON, Feb. 18, 2012 – Last night AIC brought a taste of Senegal to Newbury Street. “Mystical Senegal,” the latest in our monthly Intercultural Mixer series, drew more than 70 students, professors, artists and professionals to sample the sounds and cuisine of this vibrant West African country. Boston University African Studies expert Alex Zito and…
Read MoreMystical Senegal – Intercultural Mixer Friday, February 17 at 6:30PM AIC Center 38 Newbury Street, Suite 702 Boston, MA 02116 Cover $5.00 – Advance Tickets Available AIC’s latest Intercultural Mixer features “Mystical Senegal” – come explore the diverse culture of Senegal and enjoy warm company, a hip crowd and light refreshments. Highlights of the evening include live ethnic…
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