Arts and Culture
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Non-Sudanese Performing and Contributing to Sudanese Music
Oct 19, 2018Undeterred by Sudan’s incessant instability and repression, music has always been a constant and symbol of resilience that continues to capture the country’s unique and diverse cultural history. With more than 500 ethnic groups and 100... -
The Love Songs of Sudan
Oct 16, 2018Since the early days of Sudanese music, love, romance and affairs of the heart have always been common themes in our music. Many of the Sudanese songs we hear today are versions and/or remakes of songs... -
In Conversation with Rising Artist Yasmin Elnour
Oct 15, 2018Sudan is a nation blessed with diverse talents. From basket-weavers and sculptors, to jewellery makers and painters, art has always been an integral part of Sudanese culture. With recent developments in technology and social media, digital... -
10 Urban Contemporary Songs by Sudanese Artists You Should Listen To
Oct 15, 2018In the recent years, Sudan has witnessed a music movement of young Sudanese music artists from around the world, producing urban contemporary, original music in popular genres such as R&B, hip-hop and rap as well as... -
Waleed Abdulhamid: From Sudan to the World
Oct 12, 2018At the age of only 49, Sudanese-Canadian musician, educator, and filmmaker Waleed Abdulhamid has cultivated a glowing career some veteran artists would envy. Born in Sudan, Abdulhamid began performing at the age of six. By 18,... -
On What it Means to be Sudani: An Introspection
May 24, 2017In this piece, Nihal dives deep into the forgotten narrative of being Sudanese....Read More -
When 500 Words Magazine met Sudalove
Oct 11, 2016We had the pleasure of having a small chat with Assil Diab (Sudalove) about her work and the art scene in Sudan. ...Read More -
Stories Jiddo told me
Aug 9, 2016In this poem, Nihal recounts the times her late grandfather told her stories about the past....Read More -
Beyond Recipes: Omer Eltigani brings Sudanese cuisine to the world
May 3, 2016Omer Eltigani's new project is an ambitious one. He's writing a Sudanese cookbook. Leena Habiballa finds out more in this exclusive interview. ...Read More