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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