Watch mini-documentary on the power of music in Sudan

The Power of Music in Sudan was filmed a few months before the 2018-19 uprising that ended the reign of long-time autocratic ruler Omar al-Bashir. The documentary is part of the concluded Music In Africa Connects (MIAConnects) project – an initiative developed by the Music In Africa Foundation to support musicians in countries affected by conflict. The film traces the implementation of this initiative, which brought together musicians from different backgrounds to workshop ideas, co-create, record new songs and stage performances in a context where artists, particularly women, face myriad challenges like censorship and suppression. 

The aforementioned activities were facilitated by local artists Tarig Omar and Musab Mohamed as well as Kenyan musician and activist Ambasa Mandela and American-German musician Juju Rodgers.

The Power of Music in Sudan was filmed by MIAConnects partner Yalla! Khartoum, an urban arts project incubated by Goethe-Institut Sudan. Since 2016, the project has operated independently and fosters various arts activities and collaborations.

Watch the documentary below: