Reza Filsoofi

  • Vanderbilt University

    Transcending language and borders: How the NIRMA Project is expanding Nashville’s identity as Music City

    On the evening of Nov. 6, the gallery rooms and halls of the Curb Center at Vanderbilt will resound with a global melody. There will be the pluck and ring of a setar and the charm of a santoor as the Nashville Immigrant and Refugee Music and Art Project will visit to perform their showcase “Melodies of Crossing: An Immersive Night of Global Music Across Rooms.” A collective of immigrant and refugee musicians from Iran, Afghanistan, Kurdistan, Egypt, Venezuela and Nashville will settle into the Curb Center’s gallery space at 1801 Edgehill Ave. and play music from their native lands.   Read More

    Oct 27, 2025

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    Unexpected Collaborations: The best collaborations lead to new ways of seeing the world

    In today’s world, collaboration is essential in solving problems, bridging the gaps between science, engineering, medicine and the humanities. By prioritizing cross-disciplinary collaborations, Vanderbilt walks the walk—not only across departments—but across schools and cultures. Read More

    Oct 2, 2024