Russell Harris is celebrating twelve years at The Institute of Ismaili Studies. Join host Selina Kassam-Ramji as they discuss how music shaped his outlook on life and languages, as well as how he curates his work in and beyond the Institute.

00:00 Meet Russell Harris

03:05 Discovering ‘world’ music

04:56 Opera in New York

08:26 Returning to London

11:54 The Aga Khan Centre

13:55 Visiting ‘Fatimid’ Cairo

16:00 Speaking and singing Arabic

19:09 Curious curating

23:06 Highlights at IIS

25:05 Upcoming projects

Dr Fayaz Alibhai is celebrating 21 years at The Institute of Ismaili Studies. Join host Selina Ramji as they discuss the importance of continued heritage and exploration through the Ismaili Heritage Project.

00:00 Meet Dr Fayaz Alibhai
00:50 Studying at the IIS
03:17 The Ismaili Heritage Project
10:48 Visiting sites
12:52 Alamut
14:39 The Bibi Fatima hot spring
17:14 The Palace of Nations
18:39 Sites and Stories (and Studies)

Dr Reza Shah-Kazemi is celebrating 25 years at The Institute of Ismaili Studies. Join host Selina Ramji as they discuss Dr Shah-Kazemi's understanding of Divine Unity and how he applies that to his work as an editor and researcher, his work on The Great Islamic Encyclopaedia, and his connection to nature.

00:00 Meet Dr Reza Shah-Kazemi

00:46 Joining the IIS

08:17 Speaking multiple languages

09:29 The Great Islamic Encyclopaedia

15:57 Spiritual life