E-mail a friendSeptember 13, 2006
Religious scholar Amir Hussain explains the purpose of interfaith dialogue. Singer-musician Catherine Russell discusses her musical influences and performs a song from her debut CD, "Cat."
Amir Hussain
Amir Hussain
Dr. Amir Hussain is professor of religion and theology at Los Angeles' Loyola Marymount University. He specializes in the study of Islam and also teaches about comparative religion and interfaith dialogue. A native of Pakistan, Hussain grew up in Canada. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Toronto and, before moving to California, taught religious studies courses at several universities in Canada. In his book, Oil & Water, he confronts the perception that Christianity and Islam don't mix.
Catherine Russell
Catherine Russell
Singer and multi-instrumentalist Catherine Russell's musical prowess defies easy categorization. She's equally talented in many genres, including blues, jazz, R&B and pop. Clearly inheriting the genes of her musical parents, the New York native graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. Russell has been a studio and tour backup vocalist, sung on numerous national ads and on Broadway. She was also an associate voice professor at the Berklee College of Music. Her debut CD, 'Cat,' was released this year.