Remembering Bashir Abbas
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Bashir Abbas was known for many things. He was a scholar, an engineer, an accountant, a father, a friend, a mentor and much more. But above all, he was a lover and composer of exquisite music steeped in the soundscape of his beloved country, Sudan.
In this episode, we touch briefly on his prolific musical career.
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References
* Bashir Abbas
* The Funeral Of The Deceased, The Country’s Musician, Bashir Abbas, Arrives Tomorrow Morning – Sudan News
* Sudanese Singing 1908-1958
* The death of the famous Sudanese musician and composer Bashir Abbas
* On His Second Anniversary, Musician Bashir Abbas: A Unique Boat of Melodies
* Sudan: Khartoum Celebrates 80th Birthday of Music Composer Beshir Abbas
Songs/Sound Effects
* Alakiht by Bashir Abbas
* MARKET/AMBMrkt_Street market in Marrakesh_CS_USC from SSE Library: AMBIENCE
* Kably+ Balabil Nawm 3ay 4' 44
Can’t Get Enough?
Read
* Meet Sudanese oud virtuoso Awad Ahmoudi “The Golden Fingered”
* Traditional music instruments in Sudan
* Five songs that defined Sudan's golden era
* Soundtrack of a revolution: The rise of Sudan's Beja music
* Songs, Chants and Poems of the Sudanese Revolution
Listen
* Podcast – Sudan: A Musical History with an interview from Al-Balabil
* Music – More from Bashir Abbas
* Music – More Oud Music From Sudan
* Music – An evening with Nemiri Hussein and Awad Ahmoudi
* Music – Two Niles to Sing a Melody: The Violins & Synths of Sudan
Response to Fun Fact Question
* Bas
* Dreamville's Bas on Sudan's Protests and Touring Africa - The Atlantic
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