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.Mythological Africans is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.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 AbbasSongs/Sound Effects * Alakiht by Bashir Abbas* MARKET/AMBMrkt_Street market in Marrakesh_CS_USC from SSE Library: AMBIENCE* Kably+ Balabil Nawm 3ay 4' 44Can’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 RevolutionListen* 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 SudanResponse to Fun Fact Question* Bas* Dreamville's Bas on Sudan's Protests and Touring Africa - The Atlantic Get full access to Mythological Africans at mythologicalafricans.substack.com/subscribe