Siren Song: Understanding Pakistan Through Its Women Singers

NEH Documentary, Book Discussion, and Live Performance
Date
Apr 9, 2025, 4:45 pm – 6:45 pm
Corwin Hall, Room 127
Audience
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Book cover of "Siren Song: Understanding Pakistan Through Its Women Singers" by Fawzia Afzal-Khan.

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About

Renowned journalist Raza Ahmed Rumi, Professor of Human Rights at Hunter College, joins GSS Professor Fawzia Afzal-Khan to discuss her NEH-sponsored award-winning short documentary film and her book on the same topic: “Siren Song: Understanding Pakistan Through Its Women Singers”. 

The evening will feature a film screening and discussion, followed by a concert performed by Fawzia (vocals) Mike Lukshis on tablas, Rohan Prabhudesai on the harmonium, and Dr Nasir Naqvi on bass.   
 

A light reception will follow the event.

Poster for event, information in text.
Sponsors
  • Gender and Sexuality Studies
  • The Sharmin and Bijan Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Iran and Persian Gulf Studies
Contact
Morgan Constuble
[email protected]