AL DAEIN, Sudan -- It is difficult to unleash your inner Bob Marley in Sudan, but singer-songwriter Abazar Hamid is trying. He submits peace and love songs month after month to the government's music ...

CL Perry is a prominent figure in the South Sudanese music industry, known for his exceptional skills as a rapper and songwriter. Widely regarded as the Greatest of All Time (GOAT) in South Sudan, CL ...

"These are real people that were just living their lives," says Bas, describing what the war in Sudan has deprived millions of people of. "They have hopes, dreams, families, lovers, careers, all these ...

Music is often referred to as a great unifier, capable of building bridges between different groups. Now, the United Nations peacekeeping mission in South Sudan, has used this powerful tool to unite ...

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Ahmed Gallab’s father was politically exiled from Sudan in 1999. Gallab was 5 years old, and his family applied for asylum in the United States. His future was shaped by music as he followed his ...

Before becoming NYC mayor, Zohran Mamdani built a multilingual rap legacy as Young Cardamom. Explore his music journey from Kampala to Queens. Learn more at REVOLT.