Daf & Drum Workshop: Breath, Beat, Remembrance

Join the acclaimed duo Pearls of Islam for an uplifting workshop exploring the art of devotional drumming. Combining rhythm, breath and sacred remembrance, this participatory session invites audiences of all abilities to experience music as a pathway to reflection, community and spiritual wellbeing. Please note that doors will close shortly before the advertised time so we request that you arrive 15 minutes before the start time. About The Pearls of Islam Pearls of Islam, consist of sisters Sakinah Lenoir and Rabiah Mali, they are a British African Caribbean duo whose music brings together devotional poetry, songs of praise, and soulful melodies in Arabic and English. Drawing inspiration from traditional Islamic poetry (Qasaid) alongside contemporary musical influences, the sisters compose and arrange their own work, weaving rich vocal harmonies with guitar, darbuka, and djembe to create music rooted in remembrance (dhikr), reflection, and love for the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Alongside their musical journey, Sakinah and Rabiah are dedicated community activists and have founded and led a number of impactful initiatives, including Ladies of Light, Green Deen Tribe, The Salaam Cafe, the Herbal Blessing Clinic, the Black Muslim Women Healing Collective, and the Pearls of Islam Drumming School. About The Cambridge Festival of Islamic Arts The Cambridge Festival of Islamic Arts runs from 19 to 29 November 2026, bringing performances, exhibitions, lectures, and workshops to Cambridge's historic colleges, museums, and cultural spaces. Open to everyone, the festival celebrates the beauty and diversity of Islamic arts, and, fifty years on from the landmark 1976 World of Islam Festival, carries that spirit into our own time. Find out more at cfia.co.uk.