'The weapons were loud, but there was always music': Sudanese band play on through the war
One of Sudan's most popular bands, Aswat Almadina, recall being in the studio when the war broke out three years ago.
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One of Sudan's most popular bands, Aswat Almadina, recall being in the studio when the war broke out three years ago.
Members of Sudan's influential band Aswat Almadina, now scattered worldwide, continue to create music remotely, aiming to inspire peace in a nation devastated by war. Despite the conflict, they remain hopeful for a future reunion and the power of music to heal.
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