Moonchild: The Life and Music of Yusuf Salim

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

Directed by Kenny Dalsheimer, Rafael Samanez

Documentary, Music · 1h 34m

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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Cast

Y
Yusuf Salim Self (Archival Footage)
N
Nnenna Freelon Self
B
Bus Brown Self (Archival Footage)
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Eve Cornelius Self
E
Elijah Fox-Peck Self
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Billy Stevens Self
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Gary Bartz Self
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Sister Rhonda Muhammad Self
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Imam Oliver Muhammad Self
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Lois Deloatch Self
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Robert Towers Self
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Dr. Brian Horton Self

Crew

Director
Kenny Dalsheimer, Rafael Samanez
Writer
Kenny Dalsheimer, Rafael Samanez
Editor
Rafael Samanez
Producer
Kenny Dalsheimer

Details

Release date
2026-04-30
Runtime
1h 34m
Genres
Documentary, Music
Original language
EN
Spoken languages
English
Countries
United States of America