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 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 Get full access to Mythological Africans at mythologicalafricans.substack.com/subscribe