Moonchild: The Life and Music of Yusuf Salim
2026, English. Directed by Kenny Dalsheimer & Rafael Samanez.
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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- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Kenny DalsheimerDirector
- Rafael SamanezDirector
- Yusuf SalimSelf (Archival Footage)
- Nnenna FreelonSelf
- Bus BrownSelf (Archival Footage)
- Eve CorneliusSelf
- Elijah Fox-PeckSelf
- Billy StevensSelf
- Gary BartzSelf
- Sister Rhonda MuhammadSelf
- Imam Oliver MuhammadSelf
- Lois DeloatchSelf
- Robert TowersSelf
- Dr. Brian HortonSelf
Details
- Released
- 30 April 2026
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Kenny Dalsheimer, Rafael Samanez
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Moonchild: The Life and Music of Yusuf Salim isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 30 April 2026. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
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Who directed Moonchild: The Life and Music of Yusuf Salim?
Moonchild: The Life and Music of Yusuf Salim (2026) was directed by Kenny Dalsheimer and Rafael Samanez and stars Yusuf Salim, Nnenna Freelon, Bus Brown.