Remembering Bashir Abbas

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.

Bashir Abbas (Image Credit: SudaNow Magazine)

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