Echoes of al-Andalus at the Library of Congress
Posted by: Muhannad Salhi
On May 8, experience the vibrant intercultural tapestry of Jewish and Islamic musical traditions from Spain and North Africa. From the eighth century onward, Southern Spain—known as al-Andalus—became a vibrant crossroads of faith and culture. Jews, Muslims, and Christians cultivated rich traditions in the arts, sciences, and music under the rule of Muslim caliphs.
Posted in: African and Middle Eastern Division (AMED), Hebraic Section, Near East Section
