Sudanese music
‘Like water’: A tribute to legendary Sudanese singer Mohammed Wardi
Art news
February 20, 2012
‘Like water’: A tribute to legendary Sudanese singer Mohammed Wardi
One of Africa’s most celebrated singers, Mohammed Wardi, died Saturday at the age of 79, leaving behind a rich legacy…
Rango: An instrument of revival
Art news
December 19, 2010
Rango: An instrument of revival
In the crammed cube that is El Mastaba Center for Egyptian Folk Music’s Tanboura Hall, audience and performers were forced…
Nass Makan: Musical infusions
Art news
August 12, 2010
Nass Makan: Musical infusions
Last Tuesday Nass Makan (People of Makan) blended traditional Egyptian and Sudanese sounds with toe-tapping contemporary tunes for an evening…