CHICAGO—Once again, the Nation of Islam Musical Ensemble did not disappoint with its dazzling and refined performances, featuring skilled orchestral musicians and waltz dancers, on September 27 at Mosque Maryam. It was the ensemble’s second concert tour performance at Mosque Maryam.
The elegant evening was a part of the ensemble’s “Sounds of Harmony Tour” which was inspired by the words of the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan to the N.O.I. Musical Ensemble during its inaugural performance at Saviours’ Day 2024:
“All of you were so great, we have a talented family among us, and I want to encourage you to keep going and inspiring others to pick up an instrument, and let’s make the Nation of Islam Symphony Orchestra a reality!” Minister Farrakhan said.
So far, the ensemble has performed in several cities, including Atlanta, Los Angeles, Houston, and New York.
The musicians, dressed in vibrant, colored floor-length gowns and black and white suits, performed a four-part masterpiece which included pieces such as “Nocturne in E Minor, 0p. 72 No. 1” by F. Chopin, played by pianist Jamilah Shakir-Muhammad;
“Tarantella S. Prokofiev-Raging Storm” by M. Bober, played by pianist Timothy Muhammad II; “Leave the Door Open” by Bruno Mars, played by Najm Muhammad on the saxophone; “Evolution” by E. W. Hardy, played by Amirah Imani Muhammad; and much more!
The audience also enjoyed a stunning waltz performance coordinated by Brother Timothy Muhammad and his wife, Sister Nadiyah Muhammad.
The curtains closed, and the ensemble performed the “Muslim Fight Song,” by the Most Honorable Elijah Muhammad, inviting the audience to sing along.
—Tariqah Muhammad, Final Call Staffer
