Sudan-Born Songstress Explores Intersection of Culture, Migration, and Music

From Hawaii Public Radio:

Sudanese singer Alsarah is known for her powerful voice and eclectic mix of what she calls “East African retro pop.” She and her Brooklyn-based band The Nubatones are in Honolulu for a week-long residency at Shangri La.

Singer, songwriter, and ethnomusicologist Alsarah was born in Sudan to politically active parents. After a coup, her family was forced to flee to Yemen. Then when civil war broke out, they fled to the United States. Many of her songs are reflections of identity and survival.

KJ