June 5, 2025
Duke Flags Lowered: Bradley Simmons, Director of Duke Djembe and Afro-Cuban Ensembles, Dies
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A replica of makeshift oud instrument created by the Syrian musicians in Sednaya prison.
April 14, 2025
Chords From Behind Bars: How Music Helped Four Syrian Men Survive Sednaya Prison
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As vice provost of the arts, John Brown has grown Duke Arts’ community outreach and been ”a great ambassador for the arts” at Duke.
Assistant Professor of Literature Maya Kronfeld participated as keyboardist on a GRAMMY-winning album for the second time in two years. (Shaun King/Trinity Communications)
The djembe’s likely origins date back to the 12th century in Mali, West Africa. Photo by Jacob Whatley
The Durham Medical Orchestra is led by conductor Verena Mösenbichler-Bryant and has grown to 94 members and includes medical professionals from throughout the Triangle area. Photo by Eric Monson
Junior Sarah Gorbatov, graduate student Julia Leeman and senior Faye Hardek rehearse their performance of “The Gypsy Song” from George Bizet’s “Carmen.”
Among the events this month at Duke are the Duke Chapel Holiday Open House, the Duke Teaching Observatory Open House, the concert with saxophonist Walter Blanding, a Concert for Climate Change and a photography exhibit featuring portraits of autism.
September 27, 2024
Four Trinity Faculty Members Receive Teaching Awards
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Vice Provost John Brown, music chair Verena Mösenbichler-Bryant and Provost Alec D. Gallimore lead cheers as artist Natalie Robinson’s mural is unveiled in the Biddle Music Building.