Podcasts about sudanese american

“This generation of storytellers are ageing. Our elders are ageing. I am the one who needs to start this preservation process — at least in my family,” says Hana Baba, a Sudanese-American journalist and podcaster. Her new podcast, Folktales from Sudan, brings ancient Arabic fables to life in English for the first time. It's aimed at young people in the diaspora who may not speak the language or have lost their connection to Sudanese traditions. As conflict continues to devastate Sudan and displace millions, Hana believes there's an urgent need to preserve the stories, humour, and wisdom of her culture, and pass it on to the next generation.

What does it mean to lean into your culture while living in a place that flattens it? In this richly textured episode, Saadia Khan sits down with Sudanese-American journalist and host of The Stoop, Hana Baba, for a wide-ranging conversation on identity, diaspora, and the soundscapes of belonging. From the cacophony of Sudanese weddings to the quiet codes of immigrant survival in the U.S., Hana explores the power of folk tales, scent, and sound as tools of cultural preservation and personal healing. The conversation unpacks the dangers of single narratives, the burden of "positive" stereotypes, and why leaning into your roots, even privately, is an act of resistance. Whether you're a second-generation parent navigating inherited memory or a first-generation parent trying to keep your kids connected to something more profound, this episode offers a poignant, funny, and fiercely honest meditation on who gets to tell the story and how.   We invite you to join us in creating new intellectual engagement for our audience. For more information, visit http://immigrantlypod.com.   Please share the love and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify to help more people find us!  You can connect with Saadia on Twitter @swkkhan   Email: saadia@immigrantlypod.com   Host & Producer: Saadia Khan I Content Writer: Saadia Khan I Editorial review: Shei Yu I Sound Designer & Editor: Lou Raskin I Immigrantly Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson | Other Music: Epidemic Sound Special Shoutout to Hana Baba for sharing the original Sudanese tracks created by the following artists: 1. Jamal Intro Music Full - credit Mohamed Jamal 2. Ramy Intro Theme - credit Ramy Elbaghir 3. Sudan Oud - credit Khalid Elmahi   Immigrantly podcast is an Immigrantly Media Production.   For advertising inquiries, you can contact us at info@immigrantlypod.com   Remember to subscribe to our Apple podcast channel for insightful podcasts. You can also follow us on social media for updates and behind-the-scenes content.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The issue of colourism was highlighted in a recent BBC news report about a Nigerian woman who bleached the skin of her six young children leaving them with discoloured skin, burns and scars. It is a form of racism where light skin is more highly valued than dark skin amongst people of the same ethnic group.In our conversations, we hear from women who share experiences of colourism in India including Chandana who has faced colourism from an early age: “I was six or seven years old when I would first hear these conversations of my relatives saying that she's a dark-skinned girl and you will have to pay a lot more dowry to get married and it will be such a struggle to find a husband for her.”We also bring together two black women who work in the fashion and beauty industry, where appearance is everything. Beauty journalist, Ateh, shares her experiences of colourism with Nyakim, a Sudanese American model known as Queen of the Dark after her naturally dark skin tone. Presenter: Luke Jones BBC producer: Iqra Farooq Boffin Media producer: Richard HollinghamAn EcoAudio certified Boffin Media production in partnership with the OS team.(photo: Campaigner Chandana Hiran. Credit: Chandana Hiran)

This week, I'm joined by Bayada Mohamed Osman, a Sudanese-American advocate, public health professional, and poet with roots in the DMV. Bayada shares her journey navigating eating disorder recovery, the impact of culture and religion, and her advocacy for marginalised communities, including her work supporting Sudan during its ongoing crisis.Key takeaways:Public health & advocacy: How Bayadir's background shaped her understanding of mental healthCulture & eating disorders: The intersection of culture, religion, and disordered eating in Sudanese & Muslim communitiesResonating with diagnosis: Why eating disorders don't fit one mold & how they manifest differentlyControl, trauma & survivor's guilt: How these factors play a role in disordered eating patternsRamadan & recovery: Navigating fasting while prioritizing healthCommunity & healing: Why connection, advocacy, and self-compassion are key in the recovery journeyTimestamps:[00:34] – Bayadir's background in public health and advocacy[05:50] – Being diagnosed with ARFID & eating disorder unspecified[15:30] – Cultural stigma around eating disorders & mental health[24:10] – Survivor's guilt, food security & balancing advocacy [38:00] – How Bayadir shifted her mindset towards recovery[44:50] – The role of religion in healing & navigating RamadanTW: This episode discusses eating disorders, famine, and war. Please listen with care. If you or someone you know needs support, contact a trusted professional or helpline.Connect with Bayada:

This  episode of the Social Change Career Podcast features a powerful conversation with Mike Brand, a leader in atrocity prevention and human rights advocacy. As the final episode of 2024, this discussion dives deep into careers at the intersection of peacebuilding, advocacy, and strategic change-making. Mike  brings years of expertise, having worked across the U.S., Rwanda, South Sudan, and other conflict zones. He has supported civil society organizations with strategic planning, program development, and policy advocacy. Currently, Mike teaches mass atrocity prevention at Georgetown University and the University of Connecticut. Why Listen to This Episode? Career Advice for Changemakers Mike offers practical tips for navigating careers in advocacy, human rights, and peacebuilding. Whether you're just starting or looking to pivot, his insights can help you identify the right path and build meaningful connections. From Medical Aspirations to Advocacy Leadership Learn how Mike transitioned from aspiring to join Doctors Without Borders to becoming a leader in atrocity prevention, fueled by personal experiences and a deep sense of purpose. Insights into Advocacy Discover the many layers of advocacy work, from grassroots organizing to influencing policymakers in Washington, D.C., and beyond. Navigating Complex Challenges Hear Mike's perspective on working with civil society in high-risk zones and addressing ethical dilemmas in funding and program implementation. Optimism Amid Darkness Despite the challenges of atrocity prevention, Mike shares how hope and idealism remain central to driving positive change. Bio: Mike Brand is a human rights, atrocities prevention, and peacebuilding professional with experience in policy, advocacy, organizing, and education. Throughout his career, Mike has worked for various non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in the United States, Rwanda, and South Sudan, and has done fieldwork in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. Mike supports civil society organizations and diaspora networks in strategic planning, program development, and achieving their advocacy and organizing objectives. He has been published in peer-reviewed journals, national and international publications, and has been quoted in international news outlets as an expert in his field. Mike is also an Adjunct Professor of mass atrocities prevention and human rights at Georgetown University and the University of Connecticut. He holds a Master of Arts in International Peace and Conflict Resolution from American University, with a concentration in human rights and atrocities prevention, and Bachelors of Arts in History and Political Science with a minor in human rights from the University of Connecticut. Resources  Sudanese American Physicians Association (SAPA): A non-profit organization of Sudanese-American medical professionals providing humanitarian aid and healthcare services in Sudan. Visit SAPA Rotary Peace Fellowship: Offers fully funded fellowships for dedicated leaders to study at Rotary Peace Centers, focusing on peace and development issues. Learn more about Rotary Peace Fellowship Scoville Peace Fellowship: Provides recent college and graduate school alumni with the opportunity to work with organizations in Washington, D.C., on international peace and security issues. Discover the Scoville Fellowship International Crisis Group: An independent organization working to prevent wars and shape policies that will build a more peaceful world. Explore the International Crisis Group Global Dispatches Podcast: Hosted by Mark Leon Goldberg, this podcast offers insights into foreign policy, geopolitics, sustainable development, and the United Nations. Listen to Global Dispatches PCDN Resources PCDN Free Weekly Impact Newsletter: Explore global social impact jobs, funding, and opportunities. Sign up here Social Change Career Podcast: Access over 170 episodes featuring changemakers worldwide. Available at https://pcdn.global/listen or any major podcast platform.  

On the show this time,  it's the good-times shake-your-booty belongingness of Sinkane.Sinkane is the large band solo project of Sudanese-American musician Sinkane, née Ahmed Gallab.  The music incorporates flavors from multiple genres, but always lands squarely in the danceable zone. A meaningful message rides shotgun in the party machine, with positive vibes, inclusivity, supportiveness and hope flowing out into the world.  His latest album is We Belong, available on City Slang Records. Recorded June 5, 2024. Come Together How Sweet Is Your Love The Anthem We Belong Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show this time,  it's the good-times shake-your-booty belongingness of Sinkane.Sinkane is the large band solo project of Sudanese-American musician Sinkane, née Ahmed Gallab.  The music incorporates flavors from multiple genres, but always lands squarely in the danceable zone. A meaningful message rides shotgun in the party machine, with positive vibes, inclusivity, supportiveness and hope flowing out into the world.  His latest album is We Belong, available on City Slang Records. Recorded June 5, 2024. Come Together How Sweet Is Your Love The Anthem We Belong Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Far too few people know about the terrible war and the massive famine taking place in Sudan.  Today learn about the long history behind these events, the people and groups involved, and the roles that foreign governments and international organizations like the IMF have played. Importantly, we learn how civil society groups are bringing a form of mutual aid and support to the people of Sudan where the national government, warring factions, and international humanitarian organizations have utterly failed.Dr. Osman Hamdan is a graduate of the University of Khartoum, Sudan, and holds a PhD in forestry economics from the Dresden University of Technology.  He is a longtime pro-democracy fighter and activist. Umniya Najaer is a doctoral candidate in the Program in Modern Thought and Literature at Stanford University where she studies Black Feminist Thought and the Black Radical Tradition.  Her poetry chapbook Armeika (2018, Akashic Press) explores experiences of the Sudanese-American diaspora and the unofficial government torture sites known as Biyout al-Ashbah, or ghost houses.

The ongoing conflict in Sudan has pushed millions to the brink of famine, threatening to devastate an entire generation. Despite the severe humanitarian crisis, global awareness remains limited. In this episode on Speaking Out of Place podcast Professor David Palumbo-Liu and Azeezah Kanji talk with Dr. Osman Hamdan and Umniya Najaer about the long history behind these events, the people and groups involved, and the roles that foreign governments and international organizations like the IMF have played. Importantly, we learn how civil society groups are bringing a form of mutual aid and support to the people of Sudan where the national government, warring factions, and international humanitarian organizations have utterly failed.Dr. Osman Hamdan is a graduate of the University of Khartoum, Sudan, and holds a PhD in forestry economics from the Dresden University of Technology. He is a longtime pro-democracy fighter and activist. Umniya Najaer is a doctoral candidate in the Program in Modern Thought and Literature at Stanford University where she studies Black Feminist Thought and the Black Radical Tradition. Her poetry chapbook Armeika(2018, Akashic Press) explores experiences of the Sudanese-American diaspora and the unofficial government torture sites known as Biyout al-Ashbah, or ghost houses.https://mtl.stanford.edu/people/umniya-najaerwww.palumbo-liu.comhttps://speakingoutofplace.comhttps://twitter.com/palumboliu?s=20www.instagram.com/speaking_out_of_placePhoto credit: VOA (Public Domain)

It's The Stacks Book Club day and writer Hala Alyan is back to discuss this month's pick, The January Children by Safia Elhillo. It is an award-winning poetry collection by the Sudanese-American poet Safia Elhillo. We examine the prevailing themes of displacement and duality, the urgency with which a poet writes, and we ask, how should one judge poetry?Be sure to listen to the end of today's episode to find out what our May book club pick will be.You can find everything we discuss on today's show on The Stacks' website:https://thestackspodcast.com/2024/04/24/ep-316-the-january-childrenEpisode TranscriptConnect with Hala: Instagram | WebsiteConnect with The Stacks: Instagram | Twitter | Shop | Patreon | Goodreads | Substack | SubscribeSUPPORT THE STACKSJoin The Stacks Pack on PatreonTo support The Stacks and find out more from this week's sponsors, click here.Purchasing books through Bookshop.org or Amazon earns The Stacks a small commission.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We look at how Israelis are reacting to Iran's attack with Israeli diplomat Alon Pinkas. Kerem Navot founder Dror Etkes talks about Israeli settlers in the West Bank attacking Palestinian villages. Then, one year into Sudan's civil war, we hear from one Sudanese-American whose family is trapped in Khartoum. And, NBA columnist A. Sherrod Blakely talks about the league's Play-In tournament and Caitlin Clark's WNBA draft by the Indiana Fever.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Sinkane is the music project of the Sudanese-American artist, Ahmed Gallab. His newest album “We Belong” is a funky and eclectic mix of sounds from all over the African continent and the US. Dalia Ahmed talked to Sinkane about his newest project, being part of the African Diaspora and what “belonging” can mean. Sendungshinweis: FM4, 08.04.2024, OKFM4, 17 Uhr

We had the pleasure of interviewing Sinkane over Zoom video!Sinkane (aka Sudanese-American musician Ahmed Gallab) announces his upcoming album We Belong, out April 5. His first full-length release since Dépaysé in 2019, We Belong is Sinkane's “love letter to Black music,” tak ing cues from gospel, Afrobeats, 70s funk, foundational soul of the rhythms of Sinkane's native Sudan and more. Alongside the album announcement, he shares a new single “How Sweet Is Your Love” and its accompanying music video.The upcoming project We Belong, tells introspective–and sometimes painful–stories of the Black diaspora with an underlying current of love and hope for the future. “How Sweet Is Your Love” marks a celebratory, funk-infused high point of the project. Set against heavy disco synth instrumentals and riffing strings, Sinkane encourages listeners to cast away their worries and embrace the current moment. “‘How Sweet Is Your Love' is about remaining in the present and feeling all of your feelings as fully as possible," Sinkane comments. "It dares you to prove the sweetness of your love, to your loves!”For this project, Sinkane assembled the who's who of musicians and collaborators which include Beastie Boys producer Money Mark, jazz fusion maestro Casey Benjamin, guitarist/producer Mikey Freedom Hart, Phony Ppl's Aja Grant, percussionist Meia Noite, organist Shedrick Mitchell, former bandmate Amanda Khiri and singers Bilal, STOUT, Tru Osborne and Hollie Cook. He has also created an all-star six piece band called The Message, who support Sinkane live. Band members include: Ronnie Lanzilotta (bass), Dave Palazola (drums), Patt Carr (keys), Asher Kurtz (guitar), Ifedayo (vocalist) and Jessica Harp (vocalist).The first single off the project, “Everything is Everything,” featuring vocalist Tru Osborne, is an acute reflection of life as a Black person in America (watch HERE / listen HERE). Sinkane opens the jazzy ballad “We're here again / Ain't nobody listenin'… Y'all only know our names from hashtags'' before taking a hopeful turn; “The tides of change / Serve great purpose in our every day / My people, we will find our way.” Upon release, Stereogum called it “a social commentary set against a cinematic, immersive sonic landscape.” Sinkane has always paved his own way, defying all odds and surpassing expectations. With seven studio albums under his belt and an illustrious career as a composer, producer and band leader, he has orchestrated remarkable projects. From music directing the Atomic Bomb! Band, the resounding revival of Nigerian funk musician William Onyeabor, to composing the “lively” (The Guardian) musical adaptation of Roald Dahl's The Enormous Crocodile which debuted last month, Ahmed's journey has been extraordinary to say the least.We want to hear from you! Please email Hello@BringinitBackwards.comwww.BringinitBackwards.com#podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #Sinkane #NewMusic #ZoomListen & Subscribe to BiBhttps://www.bringinitbackwards.com/followFollow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/groups/bringinbackpod

Sudanese-American bandleader Sinkane, aka Ahmed Gallab, weaves the sounds of Afrobeat, disco, soul, even krautrock into his irresistible, dance-ready songs. With his latest, We Belong, due out in April, Sinkane found inspiration in Black Arts, Music and Culture and sought out collaborations across a New York community of artists, musicians, poets, and authors. Those full gospel harmonies, a deeper understanding of composition, and connecting with people all generate a message of hope and belonging, and of shaking it. As Sinkane has quoted of late in some interviews, “Free your mind and your ass will follow!”   Set list: 1. Everything is Everything 2. How Sweet Is Your Love 3. We Belong

TEDXMinneapolis will be on August 12, 2023. Click HERE to purchase your tickets!Tangible Takeaways:Remember the power of teachers and leaders - they have the opportunity to instill confidence in others.Be an opportunistic person! When you see an opportunity, lean into it. Even if it's a long shot, you never know!Feedback can be a positive experience. Those who receive feedback with joy and gratitude are the ones who grow.When it comes to your story, focus on how it serves others. What is the idea worth spreading? Make your story serve others and increase your impact. About Roya:Roya is a Sudanese-American born in the country of Sudan and having immigrated to Rochester, MN when she was 5 years old. She received a full-ride scholarship to Stanford University, followed by starting her career in the biotechnology industry at a Silicon Valley startup called Akoya Biosciences. In her tenure at the company, she's held roles in Research and Development, Scientific Support, and Sales. She is also the Executive Director for TEDxMinneapolis, an independently organized TEDx event and non-profit organization in Minneapolis that focuses on connecting our community through new ideas and TEDx talks. Connect with Roya:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/royabashier/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/royabashier/?locale=hi_INTwitter: https://twitter.com/bashier_roya About me:Karen Laos, Communication Expert, and Confidence Cultivator, leverages 25 years in the boardroom and speaking on the world's most coveted stages such as Google and NASA to transform missed opportunities into wins. She is fiercely committed to her mission of eradicating self-doubt in 10 million women by giving them practical strategies to ask for what they want in the boardroom and beyond. She guides corporations and individuals with her tested communication model to generate consistent results through her Leadership Presence Keynote: How to Be an Influential Communicator.Connect with me:Website: https://www.karenlaos.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenlaosofficial Facebook: Ignite Your Confidence with Karen Laos: https://www.facebook.com/groups/karenlaosconsultingLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenlaos/Clubhouse: @karenlaosMy book “Trust Your Own Voice”: https://karenlaos.com/book/Episodes also available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEwQoTGdJX5eME0ccBKiKng/videos

{This program originally aired live on Sunday May 21, 2023.} Since April 15, there has been violent conflict between Sudan's military, and a rival paramilitary faction known as the Rapid Support Forces, or RSF. Reports from the country have the current death toll at 850 people. Joining host Mike Merli to speak about this urgent humanitarian crisis is Dr. Fawatih Mohamed Abouh, Assistant Professor at UConn Health, Epidemiologist with Yale New Haven Health System, and member of Connecticut's large and vibrant Sudanese-American community. Organizations engaged in direct response work include: Sudanese American Physicians Association (SAPA) https://sapa-usa.org/sudan-war-crisis-emergency-relief/ https://www.facebook.com/SAPAinUS/ Sudanese American Womens Doctors Association (SAWDA) https://www.sawda-us.org/ Community Medical Response Team (CMRT) is a team engaged in crisis intervention work on the ground in Sudan. It was created amid the COVID-19 Pandemic and continues to provide critical services to people in need. It is a branch of the American non-profit Sustainable Development Response Organization (SUDRO). https://sudro.org/ For important background on the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Sudan: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/16/women-speak-out-online-about-reports-of-sexual-violence-in-sudan https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2023/may/16/sudan-reports-of-women-being-raped-in-khartoum-by-armed-men https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20230517-sudan-increased-instances-of-rape-lead-doctor-to-post-details-of-measures-to-take/ https://www.nytimes.com/topic/destination/sudan

Hundreds of people have been killed in the fighting in Sudan in recent weeks, including a Sudanese American physician. Dr. Bushra Ibnauf lived in Khartoum and was training other medical professionals. He was stabbed outside his home earlier this week. And, there's been a mixed reaction to the new bitcoin currency in El Salvador. Also, Venezuela's best-known opposition leader, Juan Guaidó, unexpectedly arrived in the US this week. He was rerouted to Miami after getting kicked out of Colombia, where he attempted to attend a summit without an invite. Plus, "Pele" means "the best."

0:08 — Azaz Shami, is a Sudanese-American human rights advocate  0:33 — Alastair Bland is a reporter at CalMatters Thomas Harter is the Nora S. Gustavsson Endowed Professor in Water Resources at UC Davis The post Sudan Internal Conflict, Civilians Caught in the Middle; Plus, What Flooding Means for Wells appeared first on KPFA.

"Movement" host Meklit Hadero speaks with Sudanese American MC Oddisee about his new album, "To What End," which grew out of a period of intense self-doubt.

The Afro-Roots Fest is Florida's state-wide celebration of Africa's global musical heritage. The 2022 edition featured a diva of Afro-Cuban jazz, Daymé Arocena, Sudanese American indie rock band Sinkane, Miami's own Latin music champions Cortadito celebrating their tenth anniversary, and more. We'll hear live highlights and interviews with the principles. Produced by Banning Eyre and Sean Barlow.

Get to know the talented emcee Bafo Joseph, a South Sudanese American rapper based in New York City. Bafo has been creating music for over a decade and recently released his latest single “COSIGNS”. We talk about the new single, our well being, getting support in your creative career, taking up space, defining success, social media and much more. We discuss what's next in Bafo's career as an artist and share our reflections about South Sudanese creatives and the vision for the future. Junubia Girl Talks is the #1 South Sudanese lifestyle podcast. Each episode is a thought provoking conversation or a wholesome exchange with an extraordinary guest. Hosted by @kiden_i and @gracefullymanifesting Support our work Rate us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Connect with us Subscribe to our YouTube Channel, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  For inquires contact: junubiamedia@gmail.com Produced by Junubia Media --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/junubia-girl-talks/message

The Sudanese-American rapper Oddisee – born Amir Elkhalifa – has been making socially conscious hip hop since 2008, and in live performance he's known for playing not with a DJ or recorded samples but with a live band, called Good Company. Oddisee has just released the 2023 album called To What End, tackling big ideas of home, race, family, and human ambition. Oddisee, and the high-caliber musicians of the band Good Company, play these tunes in-studio. Set list: “Race”, “Already Knew”, “How Far” Watch "Race": Watch "Already Knew":  Watch "How Far":

Thomas Attar Bellier, Dina El Wedidi, Alsarah, Ali Güçlü Şimşek and Alain Johannes discuss collecting sound memories from birth, Egypt's rich tradition of melodies, the power of modal music, why folk music is fundamentally old-school pop, and adapting traditional instruments for modern listening. Thomas Attar Bellier is a French-American musician and producer from the Arab garage rock outfit Al-Qasar. They combine instruments like the oud and the darbuka with Fender amps and drum kits to create a sound that unites East and West. Prolific Egyptian singer Dina El Wedidi plays a mixture of folk, fusion and contemporary music. She's been mentored by Brazilian legend Gilberto Gil, and Time Magazine declared her “a future leader for the next generation”. Alsarah is a Sudanese-American singer-songwriter and ethnomusicologist. After fleeing from Sudan aged 8 she's gone on to create music that she calls "East African retro-pop” with Alsarah & the Nubatones. Musician and producer Ali Güçlü Şimşek has been one of the biggest names in Turkish rock over the last 20 years. His current band Lalalar are making waves in the Turkish psych scene with their fusion of retro basslines, dirty electro beats and old samples from Turkey's rich psych-rock heritage. Chilean-American musician Alain Johannes has toured with Dave Grohl's Them Crooked Vultures and formed the band Eleven. He's also worked extensively with the likes of PJ Harvey and the Arctic Monkeys. They'll be talking

Sudan's long-running political unrest and instability have left the country in dire need of healthcare workers and services. A group of Sudanese in the diaspora are hoping to close the health gap using Project ECHO, a mentoring programme that uses telemedicine to connect rural communities and health workers with experts around the world.This week, Nada Fadul, a Sudanese-American infectious diseases professor at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, explains the Project ECHO model and tells our reporter Michael Kaloki how it supported COVID-19 vaccine uptake in unreached communities. And, trainee doctor Sarah Mohammed shares her experience and the benefits of remote mentoring programmes. This piece was produced by SciDev.Net's Sub-Saharan Africa English desk.Do you have any comments, questions or feedback about our podcast episodes? Let us know at podcast@scidev.net

This is the second episode in the Friendspiration Series! Pretty thrilled that the turnaround on this one a week from when we recorded. I'm thrilled to have Bentley Brown as a guest today. I first met him a few months ago, actually a few nights before I ran the Boston Marathon, when he was in town for a film screening of his latest: "Revolution from Afar." It's currently running on PBS. In this episode, we chat about spending the formidable years of his childhood in Chad, how filmmaking is a way to express his identity, and the many lessons he's learned as a filmmaker. Feel free to reach out to him if you're interested in booking a screening! Revolution from Afar "In 2019, after protests across Sudan resulted in the fall of 30-year dictator Omar al-Bashir, the military took control, shutting down the Internet and leaving those outside abroad to voice a plea for peaceful transition to civilian government. An ocean away, Sudanese-American poets, rappers and musicians, whose families left Sudan for America in decades past, gather in Brooklyn and Denver to perform in support of the revolution. At the heart of the film is a conversation around identity, belonging and the uncertain future of Sudan." Website: https://aboudigin.com Tik Tok @waldbrown Instagram @waldbrown Bentley Brown 是美國出生，在乍得長大的電影製片人。新的電影叫 Revolution From Afar, 拍蘇丹裔在美國看蘇丹革命的運動對自我認同有什麼影響。這集是用英文聊。 *** Say hi! 來打招呼！ Social media 社群: @twdiaspora on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook. Show notes 主網頁: www.taiwanesediaspora.com. Email 電子信箱: hello@taiwanesediaspora.com. Support 贊助: https://ko-fi.com/twdiaspora and https://bookshop.org/shop/twdiaspora --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/twdiaspora/support

The Afro-Roots Fest is Florida's state-wide celebration of Africa's global musical heritage. The 2022 edition featured a diva of Afro-Cuban jazz, Daymé Arocena, Sudanese American indie rock band Sinkane, Miami's own Latin music champions Cortadito celebrating their tenth anniversary, and more. We'll hear live highlights and interviews with the principles. Produced by Banning Eyre and Sean Barlow.

L'Rain, Keyon Harrold, Hinako Omori and Sinkane discuss not getting stuck on the details, the visceral versus the cerebral, why there's nothing like those vibrations in the room where you play, and why writing music is like walking to the shops. L'Rain is an experimental multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and vocalist from New York, who makes music that is an intoxicating blend of R&B, free jazz, noise music, and orchestral pop. She was also once in an Iron Maiden covers band. Jazz trumpeter, vocalist, songwriter, and producer Keyon Harrold was born into a musical family of 17 children. He's provided instrumentation for Beyonce, 50 Cent, Jay Z, former Music Life guest Gregory Porter and Mary J Blige, as well as being a trumpet stunt double in the film Miles Ahead. Hinako Omori is a musician and producer with a love for synthesisers who was born in Yokohoma, Japan, and is now based in London. She's worked with artists including Kae Tempest, EOB, and Georgia. You may recognise our host Sinkane's voice, as the Sudanese-American multi-instrumentalist and singer has previously hosted the Music Life show, chatting to the likes of David Byrne, St Vincent, Cautious Clay, Emel Mathlouthi and Vagabon.

On this episode of the Bored of Ed, we're introduced to the CEO of https://www.4pt0.org/ (4.0 Schools), a national venture with a focus on “community-centered innovation, rooted in equity without limits”. Hassan's role regularly brings him to rooms with philanthropists and funders who typically don't look like him. As a Sudanese American, he brings layers of diversity from his background and experiences to his education and dedication to funding BIPOC innovators.

In this special episode on the Oct. 25 military takeover in Sudan, Sudanese American journalist Isma'il Kushkush and Khartoum-based activist Dallia Abdelmoniem talk New Lines' Faisal Al Yafai through the chaotic events of the past two weeks — and the two years leading up to them. They explain why the coup has deep roots in Sudan's troubled political past, what it feels like to be back out on the streets — and why the generals may have overplayed their hand.

This week's guest is Shahd Batal, a Sudanese-American influencer and Youtuber based in LA. We chat about hair identity and her journey to becoming a hijabi, rejecting unattainable perfection, expectations for men, being a “street girl”, embracing change, and so much more. Enjoy psychos! BECOME A MEMBER OF ARAB-AMERICAN PSYCHO ON PATREON FOR EXCLUSIVE EPISODES www.patreon.com/arabamericanpsycho @shahdbatal www.instagram.com/shahdbatal @noore www.instagram.com/noore @arabamericanpsycho www.instagram.com/arabamericanpsycho New episodes every Sunday, and if you made it this far please rate and review on iTunes. Okay love you, bye! x

On today's episode of the Learning to Fly podcast we go down a rabbit hole of poetry by Safia Elhillo - learning what it means to be a Sudanese-American, a poetess in New York city, and to be tongue-tied in not just one language - but two. I really enjoyed putting this episode together for you guys and I'm sorry in advance for the mispronunciation, but definitely google this lovely lady and check out her spoken word videos as well! To my knowledge she also has 3 books available to purchase - pick one, two or even all three of them up for yourselves and consider gifting them throughout the holidays as well! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sincerelybluejaypoetry/message

How do you relate to the country of your birth, if it's a place you've never visited? And when does nostalgia go from being something beautiful to an illness that keeps you from living in the present moment? Our guest today, Safia Elhillo is a Sudanese American poet whose strikingly beautiful debut novel Home Is Not a Country is deeply informed by these questions of belonging, nostalgia, and identity. Her book is written entirely in poetic verse and follows the story of Nima, a 15-year-old girl who longs to escape the racism and bullying she experiences daily in America and become someone else. Safia shares how she was first drawn to poetry because of the sense of community she saw amongst poets at open mic night and how she steadily honed her craft. We discuss the challenges immigrant parents face in imparting their culture to their children and how nostalgia can deprive you of appreciating the richness of your present circumstances. Join us today for an insightful and meaningful conversation on what it means to straddle two worlds and the power of community.• Introducing today's guest Safia Elhillo• Safia shares what she was like as a child and how she discovered her talent for poetry. • Safia's experiences moving around a lot as a child and insights into her cultural background. • How Safia was first drawn to the sense of community among the poets she saw.• Hear about Home Is Not a Country's main character Nima and how Safia created her.• How nostalgia and its effects inform the topic of Safia's book.• How Nima is driven by a desire to return to the country her parents came from.• Nima's experiences of racism, rejection, and loneliness in the US.• The extent to which Home Is Not a Country is autobiographical.• How Home Is Not a Country explores the confusion of growing up in America while straddling two cultures.• Safia shares her experiences of belonging and how her perspective has changed.• The significance of a chosen community.• Safia explains the concept of nostalgia as an illness.• The challenges that immigrant parents face in raising their children to care about a culture they are not immersed in.• The use of magical realism and Islamic mythology in Home Is Not a Country.• The logistical challenges Safia faced in using time travel in her novel.• How Safia chose to write the entire novel in poetic verse.• Why it's important to allow yourself to write a bad first draft.• The value of community and outside input for revising your work.ReferencesSafia Elhillo on Twitter - https://twitter.com/mafiasafiaSafia Elhillo on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/safiamafia/Home Is Not a Country - https://www.amazon.com/Home-Not-Country-Safia-Elhillo/dp/0593177053Break the Good Girl Myth - https://majomolfino.com/bookMajo Molfino - https://majomolfino.com/HEROINE (Podcast) - https://majomolfino.com/podcast

Ibrahim Hamad is one of the forces behind some of the best artists of our time, J. Cole, Ari Lennox, Bas, JID and more. He is the co-founder of the label Dreamville that he started with Cole after evolving their college friendship into a business partnership. Ibrahim, also known as, Ib, is Sudanese American, born in Paris, and thanks to his dad’s UNESCO job, lived all over the globe. He ended up in the most diverse county in the world - Queens, New York, where he turned his passion for music (aka putting people onto the great music) into an actual career. He didn’t know where it would take him. And following his intuition, building the right team, and staying true to the dream of Dreamville with J. Cole has led him and his team to building an empire that supports the power of story, community, and connection. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/podcastnoor/support

Eliza Shaddad is joined by Oddisee, Gaidaa and This Is the Kit's Kate Stables to discuss working from home, where they now record, and how factors such as politics and heritage feed into the creative system. Eliza Shaddad is a singer songwriter whose debut album Future came out in 2018, which she described as her “sonic journal”. Oddisee is a Sudanese-American rapper and producer based in Brooklyn, originally from Washington DC. His first release was a collaboration with DJ Jazzy Jeff in 2002, and since then he has released a series of acclaimed mixtapes, EPs and albums, as well as founding the rap trio Diamond District. Gaidaa is a Sudanese Dutch artist who grew up between Sudan and Eindhoven in Holland. Her debut EP Overture came out last year, firmly establishing her as a rising star in the spheres of neo-soul and R&B. And Kate Stables is the creative force behind the band This Is The Kit. Their songs are said to “untangle emotional knots and weave remarkable stories”, and the band’s latest album Off Off On came out on Rough Trade last October.

Who exactly is Bobi Wine? Setting aside the system he rejects, what does he stand for? A new podcast series hosted by the Sudanese-American rapper Bas, and produced by Spotify, Dreamville Studios and Awfully Nice aims to probe exactly these questions. The Messenger follows Bobi Wine's rise from his upbringing and his artistic career all the way to his political prominence. This week on AIAC Talk we're joined by two of its producers, Dana Ballout and Adam Sjöberg. Dana is a Lebanese-American documentary producer, podcaster and journalist, while Adam is a documentary filmmaker and commercial director based in LA too. We want to ask them what they're uncovering about Wine, his life story, political influences and worldview. We'd also like to hear about the podcast—who's behind it, how it came together, and why podcasting was the chosen medium to tell this ongoing story. And why this story? And then, from unpacking one medium, we move to another. Next, we're talking to Aimée Bessire and Erin Hyde Nolan. Aimée is an affiliated scholar who teaches African art history and cultural studies at Bates College, and Erin is a visiting assistant professor at Maine College of Art, where she teaches the history of photography, and visual culture, and Islamic art. Both of them, are the authors of Todd Webb in Africa (Thames & Hudson, 2021), a collection of photographs taken in Africa by the renowned photographer Todd Webb. While his shots of everyday life in big, Western cities like Paris and New York are well-known, less so are the ones from his travels in Africa, taken in 1958 across Togo, Ghana, Sudan, Somalia, and what we now know as Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Tanzania. That some of these countries were once known by different names, summarizes the period of tremendous change and upheaval that the photographs capture, located at the “interstices of colonialism and independence” as the authors write in the book's introduction. We want to talk about the photographs, the people and places portrayed in them, but we also want to talk about the politics of photography itself—whose gaze reflects them, what narrative are they trying to push? For example, what are we to make of the fact that Webb's project was commissioned by the United Nations?

Writing poetry from a young age, Emi Mahmoud started her journey to inspire hope and peace in others. She has done incredible things in her life from co-founding sickle cell research, been name one of BBCs 100 inspirational women, and has worked with President Obama and the Dalai Lama. In this episode, Emi shares her experiences that has made her the person that she is today.Being At The Table means: “Being comfortable enough to say wait a second, if I'm being brought here in a predefined role, and a predetermined space that I'm only allowed to stretch out as far as you're comfortable with, then I'm going to create a new route for change. One where if you want to act in the spaces that are comfortable to me, you need to meet us where We are at.” – Emi MahmoudHighlights from the Conversation:Emi's desire to change the way people talk about peaceSharing her first poem about peace in front of a crowd at the age of 10How the regime in Sudan targeted her family but inspired her to write for changeInspiring others to participate in a 1000km peace walk in Sudan and having to leave the country afterwards for her own safetyEmi shares some of her writings including one of Alaa's favorites, Mama Redefining what we see as powerfulThe hypocrisy of identity politicsAbout the Guest: UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador and World Champion Poet, Emi Mahmoud advocates for refugees and disadvantaged communities worldwide. Named one of BBC's 100 Most Inspirational Women, Emi co-founded a Sickle Cell research initiative at age 19. She's since worked with President Obama, the Dalai Lama, and the World Bank, and she has moved audiences at the UN General Assembly, The World Economic Forum, Forbes 30 Under 30, and countless high-level events. The Sudanese-American author of Sisters' Entrance she walked 1000km for peace in Sudan in 2018, mobilizing thousands of people across the way.http://emi-mahmoud.com/ About the Host: Alaa Murabit is an award-winning medical doctor, global security strategist, women's rights advocate and United Nations High-Level Commissioner on Health, Employment & Economic Growth and Sustainable Development Goal Global Advocate.https://alaamurabit.com/https://www.instagram.com/alaamurabit/https://twitter.com/almmurahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/alaamurabit/Thanks for listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!Subscribe to the podcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app.Leave us an Apple Podcasts reviewRatings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an...

St. Vincent is an artist, songwriter and producer from Texas, now based in LA. After playing with the Polyphonic Spree and Sufjan Stevens, she formed her own band in 2006. She’s since released six albums including Love This Giant, a collaboration with David Byrne, and she completely shreds on the guitar. Vagabon is a Cameroonian-American multi-instrumentalist, singer, and producer described as an “indie rock game changer”. She started uploading tracks to Bandcamp in 2014 before releasing her debut album Infinite Worlds in 2017. And finally, David Byrne is one of the planet’s most engaging and prolific creators. He formed new wave band Talking Heads after dropping out of art school and they became one of the most influential bands of the twentieth century. Recently he has been working with Spike Lee on a film version of his Broadway show American Utopia, which has been described as ‘The Best Live Show of All Time’. Ahmed Gallab, also known as Sinkane is a Sudanese-American musician and singer based in New York, who blends Funk, Jazz, Dance, and Pop. His latest album ‘Dépaysé’ is about self-discovery as an immigrant in the USA. Together they’ll discuss feeling the pressure to do something different, what American identity is and how it shows in their music, and whether they make things to make people think, or move their feet.

Suzan's family is originally from the Darfur region of Sudan. She was born in Khartoum and moved to Egypt at the age of 8 and to Maine at 14. She deeply understands how overwhelming huge moves are on the lives of refugee families. Suzan is studying social work at USM while working in the field. Her career goal is to become a psychologist so that she can be a significant help to the Sudanese-American population in Maine. Mental health issues are significant in families that have experienced a lot of loss, violence and grief as immigrants so often have. Suzan already organizes people and resources to create a place inside her community to let people know that is is OK to ask for help. Suzan's love for her cousin who died by suicide drives her even more toward her goal of helping others. If you need help Suzan wants you to tell someone:The Maine Crisis Line: 1.888.568.1112 or call 2-1-1 for free, confidential referrals to any social service resources in the state.​Music: "Sudania"

“Movement,” a one-hour special from The World, brings you stories of global migration through music. Together, host Marco Werman and Ethiopian American singer Meklit Hadero blend song and narrative in a meditation on what it means to be American. We follow an undocumented singer in San Francisco on a long-awaited trip back to Mexico, reflect on the experience of exile with a Syrian DJ and hear a Sudanese American artist play his first-ever show in Sudan — all guided by Hadero as she reflects on her own American story.

This special episode of The World, called “Movement,” tells stories of global migration through music. Co-hosted by The World’s host Marco Werman and Ethiopian American singer Meklit Hadero, the show blends song and narrative in a meditation on what it means to be American. We follow an undocumented singer in San Francisco on a long-awaited trip back to Mexico, reflect on the experience of exile with a Syrian DJ, and hear a Sudanese American artist play his first ever show in Sudan — all guided by Hadero as she reflects on her own American story. “Movement,” which is also a podcast and live show, is created and produced by Hadero, along with producer Ian Coss and editor Julie Caine. --- Be a superhero and help keep The World spinning! Our coverage wouldn’t be possible without incredible individuals working behind the scenes. Donate today to support the work of our superhero staff and help keep our coverage free and open to all. Donate $100 or pledge $8.33/month to receive an invite to a virtual party with Marco Werman and The World team! Visit theworld.org/WhoWeAre to make your contribution and learn more about the superheroes behind The World's compelling stories! Thank you for your support.

- What is the root of this problem? - How to fight cultural norms like victim blaming? - Who is responsible of preventing Sexual assaults of happening? Government? Society? Parents? - Why don't we have accurate statistics on sexual violence in Sudan? - How to truly stand by the victims and prevent such violence from happening in the future? Reem and I answer all these questions and more in this important episode of Hassan Talks Podcast! Reem Shawkat a Sudanese American who holds a masters degree in psychology from Virginia, she serves as the Vice President of Moving Forward Sudan, a non-profit organization focused on empowering the Sudanese-American community. https://www.instagram.com/reemshawkat/ https://www.instagram.com/movingforwardsudan/

In this episode, I bring on my friend and colleague, Dr. Osama, who is a Sudanese American and I ask him about his experiences as a black male in America, in the past and during the current racial climate of 2020. We also get into racial inequalities within the healthcare system, our own personal experiences in it, and provide some solutions for change.  Resources:  Black Women's Health Initiative: bwhi.org In Our Own Voice: National Black Women's Reproductive Justice Agenda: blackrj.org To make informed decisions about voting to end police brutality: votequadrant.com Register to Vote!

Amjed Osman is a first-generation Sudanese-American and an Executive Producer and Partner of Inside the Green Room with Danny Green. With experience serving the largest tech firms and wall street's largest players, Amjed combines his corporate experience with his ability to create platforms where professional athletes and celebrities alike can tell their stories. Since it's inception, Amjed has grown Inside the Green Room with Danny Green from an audio podcast to a video series and TV show recognized internationally. The team first partnered with Yahoo Sports Canada in Toronto before joining Spectrum SportsNet in Los Angeles, California. Amjed leads the team's sponsorship efforts, live events business, content distribution, and more. Alongside his media and entertainment ventures, Amjed serves as a co-host of his podcast In the Event We Don't Make It, is a digital content creator, and photographer. https://www.instagram.com/amjedosman/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVKTjJgaohHuJTtNjXCKazw https://twitter.com/GreenRoomInside?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor New live streams weekly! Darius Med Live is now available on PODCAST! You can find us on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/darius-med-live/id1508109302 Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/music/m/Isiaxg4xjnxyp7ep3gvboujolh4?t=Darius_Med_Live Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4csYQLhLBw3DymNJLB0PwV Web: www.dariusmed.com Darius Med Clips: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2Y39yc0_HvnDaa5pjjdhEQ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dariusmed Donations: https://streamlabs.com/dariusmed   Be sure to find me on: Email: darius@dariusmed.com Instagram: @DariusMed Twitter: @DariusMed_ Facebook: Darius Med #dariusmed #motivation #success #med #podcast Enjoy!

Today I speak with Rapper, actor, songwriter, and activist Ramey Dawoud, who's work I came across during the height of the revolution in Sudan in January of 2019. Ramey is Sudanese American of Nubian descent and his family originates from the ancient Nubian town of Wadi Halfa, Sudan. Ramey Dawoud's music is known for its lyrics highlighting life in the diaspora. He is perhaps best known for his starring role in the award winning short film Faisal Goes West (2013)

(Audio in Dinka) Biar Kuek Atem addressed the family members and friends on his Facebook profile on the 5 of April. He narrated how he became sick with COVID-19. After being declared Coronavirus free, Biar decided to use the moment to educate the community about Coronavirus.

Carrying the torch for the ultimate neighborhood restaurant, Minh Phan is the owner and chef of Porridge + Puffs in LA’s Historic Filipinotown. Nourishing everyone who comes through her doors, Minh talks about her journey, the beauty of a porridge canvas and celebrating the solo diner. We dig deep into the archives for a classic performance from Sudanese-American, multi-genre virtuoso, Sinkane. Check out Sinkane’s latest album, Dépaysé.Snacky Tunes is powered by Simplecast. 

This week on Music Life Sinkane (Ahmed Gallab) is joined by Emel Mathlouthi, Laima Leyton, and Shirley Tetteh. With such an eclectic mix of musicians it’s only right they talk about straddling multiple cultures, the role spirituality plays in their music, how you turn an idea into a song, and the all-important question of who their biggest fan is. Macaulay Culkin may get mentioned. Sinkane returns to host his second show of Music Life. He’s a Sudanese-American musician who blends krautrock, prog rock, electronica, free jazz and funk rock with Sudanese pop. Emel Mathlouthi is a Tunisia-born, New York-based singer-songwriter, who gained popularity after a video of her performing during a Tunisian street protest went viral online during the Arab Spring. As a result, her music was banned from Tunisian radio airwaves, which earned her the title "voice of the Tunisian revolution". Brazilian music producer Laima Leyton has been DJ-ing around the globe as one half of Mixhell, and has played with Igor Cavalera, as well as producing her own music and remixing and collaborating with artists such as Moby, Buraka Som Sistema, Soulwax, and Diplo. And finally, Shirley Tetteh AKA Nardeydey is one of the most exciting guitarists in the UK right now. As part of the band Nerija, they released their debut album Blume last year.

Want to start building your brand online but you are struggling to create content that feels authentic to yourself? Fighting to balance self-care & content creation? Do you wonder how you can make money from your personal brand? Then you have to listen to this podcast! Shahd Batal, is an LA-based content creator who turned her personal brand into a full-time devotion. She came from being a natural hair blogger to building her name as a top influencer in modest fashion & beauty and now creates content around her lifestyle, self-care and real girl talks. The Sudanese-American struggled herself to find content that is authentic to who she is, and now she's sharing her journey with you, mashallah. Prefer to watch? Click here for the YouTube version. She talks about The journey from a student to building a money-making personal brand online 1:40 Rebranding herself after deciding to wear the hijab 6:40 Deciding to do content creation full-time 11:15 Having the confidence to put yourself out there 15:15 Being an influencer while working on your character 18:00 Creating content that's authentic to who you are right now 20:00 Self-care & Social Media: How to preserve your mental health online 24.00 How to create content with intention 33.00 Authenticity: how to build a brand when you're multi-faceted 38:00 Becoming financially independent with your personal brand 44:00 Working with brands 47:00 Money: Setting your rates 53:00 Dealing with low views & engagement 59:00 Top tips for content creators to start out 1:03:00 Motivation for everyone starting from scratch 1:09:00 STOP, don't leave, here's Shahd's question for you - Inshallah leave a comment here: What are you doing right now that you're gonna be proud of later? Share your diversity with us! Go to http://www.sharediversity.com and subscribe to the newsletter ----------------------------------------­­­­­­­­---------------------------------­-­-­-­-­- Subscribe to the Muslim Businesswoman channel & please leave us a review on iTunes inshallah! Follow us on Twitter Instagram Youtube Facebook Do you have a question? Leave it in our Q&A form, I'll be happy to answer you in the next podcast! Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfy1JzCvhDTD4YDPmrMzOZqoJcO3-unZKelM_g4VZsVfp1VeQ/viewform ----------------------------------------­­­­­­­­---------------------------------­-­-­-­-­- Shared Diversity with Sina Port

Sudanese-American multi-instrumentalist and singer Sinkane hosts Music Life this week, the show where some the best musicians in the world come together to discuss their creative process and life as a musician. Sinkane is joined by New York's Cautious Clay, an estate agent turned pop-artist whose track Cold War was recently sampled by Taylor Swift, Filipino-American keyboardist and vocalist Elenna Canlas, who was a member of the world-renowned dub reggae collective Easy Star All-Stars, and Lea Lea, a singer from East London of Trinidadian and Italian descent, who has shared stages with the likes of Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Roots Manuva, and Amy Winehouse. Host Ahmed Gallab, AKA Sinkane, has collaborated with the likes of David Byrne, and was also a member of the Atomic Bomb Band, which celebrates the music of Nigerian musician William Onyeabor. He also recently released his seventh studio album Dépaysé. The artists discuss the ways in which they collaborate with musicians from different genres and cultures, along with talk of first gigs and life on the road.

Welcome to Gravitate, the show on Insanity Radio 103.2 where we stay woke, and broke as hell. Today I discussed the success story of Sudanese-American rapper Bas' new EP "Spilled Milk", African roots and WizKid's recent appearance at the 02 arena, enjoy!

This week I'm bringing you the first of my conversations with two sisters who've shared a similar globe-spanning bi-cultural upbringing. Ethar Baba is the youngest in a family of 6 Sudanese-American children who all split their time between their parents' hometown of Khartoum and Washington, D.C. Moving back and forth between cultures during her childhood caused some problems, making her feel sometimes like she didn't fit in in either place. It wasn't until she got to college where was able to accept and begin to integrate her two identities. Ironically, it's only been since she started living in China, and she picked up an insatiable travel bug, that she's been able to finally get a sense of where "Home" is in all of that. For now, anyway. Note: This interview was recorded live at meeting of the Beijing chapter of Podcast Brunch Club, which is why you'll hear some moving about and the occasional clinking of glasses and silverware. in the background. To learn more about PBC check out the bonus episode from June. Get in touch with comments, suggestions or interview recommendations:   Twitter: @zax2000 eMail: mike.shaw@migrationmedia.net   Check out all of the shows in the Migration Media network on the web (www.migrationmedia.net); please take a moment to "Like" us and leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Podbean or wherever you get your podcasts... and subscribe!

Welcome to Season 3 of Migratory Patterns! After dozens of conversations across 2 seasons I'm more passionate than ever about exploring the lives of international migrants. What drives us to move away from home? What makes us stay overseas? And how does it change us? As an expat myself, I'm exploring these ideas within my own life, and I'm thrilled to be able to share my conversations about them with a wide variety of people who are living outside of their places of origin. From two Sudanese-American sisters who shared a parallel bi-cultural upbringing, to a Chinese woman who followed her husband to New York City, to an Argentinian-Israeli in Boston who is breaking new ground in the field of mental health for migrant families, this season features the most diverse group of guests yet. I think that we raise more questions than answers, but they're questions that need asking, and I can't wait to share them with you!   Get in touch with comments, suggestions or interview recommendations:   Twitter: @zax2000 eMail: mike.shaw@migrationmedia.net   Check out Migration Media's Twitter feed, @MigrationMedia_, for more information about all of our shows and to join in the conversation online!   Please take a moment to "Like" us and leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Podbean or wherever you get your podcasts... and subscribe!

This Sudan Uprising teach in was organized by Alaa Suliman, A Sudanese American residing in the Bay Area for about 20 years. "Having been born and raised in Sudan, the recent events of the Sudan uprisings have been a very emotionally involved experience for my family and I. These events have hit so close to home, we felt a great sense of obligation to bring awareness to our struggle through educating others, and hopefully inspiring people to contribute to creating a better Sudan."This event was organized alongside a team of youth of high school and college aged students.Contact info is bayarea4sudan@gmail.com. Panelists:An alumni of San Francisco State University, Abdel Malik Ali graduated with a B.A in both Communications and Black Studies in 1982. He was a leader in the movement at SFSU to gain accreditation for the College of Ethnic Studies which stands today as the only College of Ethnic Studies in the country.A community activist affiliated with Masjid-ul-Islam in the inner city of East Oakland for 27 years, Abdel Malik Ali served 20 years as the Amir of the masjid and Educational Director of Masjidul Islam School. He is also a well known motivational speaker particularly on California college campuses. He is a product of the African American Islamic tradition, being heavily influenced by: The Holy Quran, The Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), El Hajj Malik El Shabazz (Malcolm X), and Imam Jamil Abdullah Al Amin (Formerly H. Rap Brown).Gayle Donsky is a retired social worker who has worked in adoptions, foster care, a pediatric outpatient clinic and in private psychotherapy practice. Since retirement she has been active in multiple social justice issues, including the anti-genocide movement. She has organized events in the Bay Area as well as a New York event: The Judgement on Genocide: An International Citizens’ Tribunal for Sudan. She is the producer of the short documentary, Faces of Genocide, that examines the culture of cruelty that has allowed the shameful succession of genocidal atrocities. It includes interviews with survivors of genocides of the 20th and the beginning of the 21st centuries. She was also a recipient of the Jewish Community Relations Council’s Honorable Tom Lantos Memorial Award for Unsung Heroes. There will be a screening of Faces of Genocide July 23rd in San Raphael: https://rafaelfilm.cafilm.org/faces-of-genocide/Bakri Ali is a Sudanese American social activist living in Connecticut and working in the aerospace industry as the Director of Strategic Planning and Business Development at Collins Aerospace. He has been engaged for several years in advocating for the people of Sudan and in raising public awareness about the many issues facing the country.Since the start of the Sudanese uprising in December 2018, he has focused on collecting donations from Sudanese people and their friends around the world to support medical care for those wounded by the security forces and to help families that have lost a loved one or suffered property damage and loss as a result. This initiative has been organized under the umbrella of the University of Khartoum Alumni Association in the US, a non-profit for which he volunteers in on the financial committee. The response has been overwhelming from around the world and Bakri, alongside the Association, have received over $700,000 in donations which has allowed the provision of food, medical supplies, and sanitation for the thousands of protestors at the Army HQ sit-in. Currently, Bakri is working on ways to provide sustainable sources of income and support for those affected by the events of the revolution.Check out this resource for more updates and information about the Sudan uprising: bitly.com/sudanuprising

Ahla Amin and Duwa Amin speak about today's rally for Sudan at the Connecticut State Capitol in Hartford. Ahla and Duwa are Sudanese-American sisters living in New Britain, navigating life as first-generation and part of Connecticut's growing Sudanese-American community. To learn more / support ongoing efforts for Sudan, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/donate/977085802497357/ & https://www.gofundme.com/emergency-medical-aid-for-sudan

Episode 98 features Sudanese-American indie musician Sinkane. Ahmed talks about getting sober, taking center stage, fancy hats, and the quest for delicious food./ Songs from Sinkane featured on the podcast include 'Everybody' and 'Dépaysé'./ Find out more about Sinkane at sinkane.com

This episode features Bayadir Mohamed-Osman, Spoken Word Artist, Student, Justice and Public Health Advocate, and political activist born in Sudan and raised in America.   In the episode Bayadir talks about the current political landscape in Sudan, life is America for a Black Muslim Sudanese American and her love of poetry. She was born in Sudan and raised and studied in the USA. You can connect with Bayadir on the following channels; LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bayadir-mohamed-osman-385945137/ Twitter - @bayadir_ https://web.facebook.com/bayadirbb #kassala #sudan    

On today's show: Local teenagers connect for the first time to their parents' homeland — through protest. Then, a Berkeley coffee shop dedicated to helping resettle refugees. And, from San Quentin Radio, a story about a prison chef who turns chow hall meals into magic.

The Sudanese American artist discusses the inspiration behind his new album. He speaks about the meaning behind the title of the record Dépaysé, which translates as a feeling of disorientation and being removed from one's surroundings.

Understanding where a creative comes from can go a long way in understanding their creative work. Sinkane (the music of Ahmed Gallab) writes music rich with references to his homeland, Sundan. In this episode, Sinkane talks about how his parents moved the family from Sudan to the United States after the government was overthrown in the late 1980’s. He answers the question, “What role does your history and your origins as a Sudanese American have on the music that you write?” Sinkane is one of my favorite musicians right now, producing African inspired music that connects the listener to his story. Sinkane also acted as the musical director for the supergroup ‘The Atomic Bomb! Band,’ a tribute to Nigerian musician William Onyeabor. Learn more about Ahmed and his music at https://cityslang.com/artists/sinkane. Follow him on Twitter and Instagram at @Sinkane.

First, Tommy and Ben discuss two stories about the Trump administration agitating to attack Iran. Then they discuss several unnerving reports about Trump potentially being compromised by Russia, followed by Brexit, the World Bank, and our Twitter troll ambassador to Germany. Then a Sudanese-American activist named Wafa May Elamin joins to discuss the ongoing protests in Sudan.

Growing up in the oasis of the DMV, rapper Oddisee, aka Amir Mohammad, was surrounded by other black, immigrant, and Muslim families. On the show, he chats about how this influenced his viewpoint as a rapper and the in-between space he occupies as a Sudanese-American. Plus: he talks about making music during Ramadan and how touring in Europe made him realize — wow, white people actually have culture! Follow Amir @oddisee. Follow Ahmed @radbrowndads and the show @seesomething. Watch our videos at facebook.com/seesomethingpodcast. Find more episodes at buzzfeed.com/seesomethingsaysomething. Email us at saysomething@buzzfeed.com. Our music is by The Kominas, follow them at @TheRealKominas and kominas.bandcamp.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"You're black, but you ain't BLACK black." Like many African kids in the US, Stoop host Hana Baba was ridiculed for being from Africa. She was called names like "African booty scratcher." And the name calling came only from the black kids. What's behind this black disconnect and where did it come from? The Stoop explores this with a young Sudanese American and her African American friends.

The conflict that erupted in Sudan's Darfur region a decade ago was at first largely ignored. Then it was the subject of intense media coverage and an unprecedented campaign of grassroots citizen activism. Then it was ignored again. The only constant? The suffering of the people of Darfur. Former BBC Sudan Correspondant James Copnall, journalist and human rights lawyer Rebecca Hamilton, Sudanese American freelance journalist Isma’il Kushkush, and former Nairobi bureau chief of The Washington Post Emily Wax discuss the developments in Sudan's Darfur at the Pulitzer Center in Washington, DC on March 20, 2013. This panel of distinguished journalists discussed a decade of media development in the region, how citizen activists and governments in Khartoum and Washington influenced reporting, and lessons to be learned.