Proms 2017 Proms Extra: Talk

Turkish novelist Elif Şafak discusses the figure of the djinni (genie) in Arabic mythology, who along with humans and angels, make up the three sapient creations of God, according to Islamic tradition. Like humans, they can exert their will and can be good or bad. BBC Radio 3 New Generation Thinker Dr Shahidha Bari joins the discussion.

Edited version broadcast on BBC Radio 3 during tonight's interval.

Booking is not required for this event. Entry is on a first-come-first-served basis (doors open from 30 minutes before the event begins; capacity is limited).

Image: Elif Şafak © Zeynel Abidin