In this second session of the live Archival Frequencies series, British-Sudanese Civil Engineer and International DJ Tabideee delves into the rich textures of traditional Sudanese sounds, exploring how these elements form the foundation for her love of contemporary electronic music and rave culture. She highlights the role of Sudanese sonic spaces, beyond the Western imagination, and the subcultures within them as vital sites of liberation for women and queer individuals in Sudanese society. Combining digital tracks, cassettes, and samples from her personal archives with ongoing research, her performance is a soundscape of these underrepresented narratives and a love letter to her culture.  

All the soundbites in the episode are part of Tabideee’s archival and sonic practice. 

Credits:

Introduction podcast version: Yahia Saleh

Technician live version: Kristian Eliasson

Technician live radio: Jonatan Bergsman

Postproduction producer: Daniel Säfström

Graphic Designer:  Linda Hallstan

Additional recording: Kristian Eliasson

Concept: Black Archives Sweden

Learn more about Tabideee here:

https://www.instagram.com/tabideee/

https://www.instagram.com/spaceblack__/?hl=en

Learn more about Black Archives Sweden here:

https://www.blackarchivessweden.com/

https://www.instagram.com/blackarchivessweden/

Learn more about Retreat Radio here:

https://www.retreatradio.net/

https://www.instagram.com/retreatradio/

The episode is done by Black Archives Sweden in collaboration with Retreat Radio with support from the Swedish Arts Council and Region Skåne.