Alsarah - Sudan
In this episode we\u2019re joined by Sudanese musician and ethnomusicologist, Alsarah \u2014 lead vocalist of Alsarah & the Nubatones. We speak about the weaponisation of music as propaganda by a repressive state, both historically and in the wake of Sudan\u2019s 2018/2019 revolution. We also chat through the failure of the nation state, orientalism as it relates to East & North Africa, as well as the legacies of not just European colonialism, but also that of the Turk and so-called Arab empire in the region.
\nSpecial thanks to Tamador Sheikh Aldeen for her guest appearance in this episode.
\nThis episode was co-produced by Zara Julius & Alsarah
\nPodcast music by BULI
\nFind all the links and show notes from this episode at: konjo.co.za/talking-drum/
\nThis project is supported by a Breathing Space grant by Pro Helvetia Johannesburg