Moonchild: The Life and Music of Yusuf Salim (2026)

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Moonchild follows jazz pianist, composer, and mentor Yusuf Salim, from his early years playing on Baltimore’s famed Pennsylvania Avenue to his celebrated contributions to the emerging jazz and Black Muslim communities in his adopted hometown in Durham, North Carolina. Salim’s deep faith and embrace of human connection transformed the world around him, even through a lifelong battle with personal demons. During Yusuf’s 60-year musical journey, he inspired and propelled the careers of award-winning musicians and vocalists with his Black Atlantic cool and mastery of the songbook. Guided by his legacy, acclaimed jazz artists reunite in Durham to honor an unsung mentor and perform Salim’s music at historic concerts.

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• Yusuf Salim

  Self (Archival Footage)

• Nnenna Freelon

  Self

• Bus Brown

  Self (Archival Footage)

• Eve Cornelius

  Self

• Elijah Fox-Peck

  Self

• Billy Stevens

  Self

• Gary Bartz

  Self

• Sister Rhonda Muhammad

  Self

• Imam Oliver Muhammad

  Self

• Lois Deloatch

  Self

• Robert Towers

  Self

• Dr. Brian Horton

  Self

Ekip

Yönetmen

Kenny Dalsheimer, Rafael Samanez

Senaryo

Kenny Dalsheimer, Rafael Samanez

Yapımcı

Kenny Dalsheimer

Kurgu

Rafael Samanez