“Voices of the City” echoes “The Language of the Streets” at the exhibition

“House of Oud” conveys the spirit of Khartoum to the heart of “Expo” visitors (video)

• The orchestra presented a distinctive group of oriental melodies.

  Photography: Ashok Verma

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The Sudanese Oud House Orchestra was a guest at Expo 2020 Dubai, where it presented its traditional Sudanese melodies on the Jubilee podium for the first time outside Sudan since its launch in January 2020, and 50 male and female musicians represented Sudan with its authenticity, and conveyed the spirit of the ancient city of Khartoum to the heart Visitors to the mega international event.

Visitors to the Jubilee Park enjoyed listening to a distinguished group of oriental melodies with distinction, as the orchestra played many diverse pieces, as the concert began with a Sudanese instrumental entitled “Sudanese Mambo” composed by Sayed Khalifa, followed by the “Mural of Life” composed by the musician Naseer Shamma, and others from Fabulous music tracks.

folk music

The Jubilee stage welcomed the Sudanese folk music group "Voices of the City", whose folk music that carries their pride and pride in the State of Sudan resonated in the atmosphere of the Jubilee Park while presenting a distinguished group of their most beautiful national songs.

The band members performed a group of songs characterized by their blending of the most popular Sudanese musical tones of the 20th century, with international “pop” music. Their expressive songs, which included songs from the albums “Laghat Al-Shari’a” and “Khashab”.

The reality of life

The songs of the "Voices of the City" band are distinguished by their transmission of the reality of life in Sudan, and the discourse directed at all, which is in line with the goal of its members in spreading love and peace in society.

The band members expressed their happiness to meet many of the Sudanese community and other visitors to the "Expo 2020 Dubai" exhibition, and also expressed their pride in representing their country in the international event through this special concert.

• The “House of Oud” orchestra performed its traditional tunes on the Jubilee stage for the first time outside Sudan since its inception.

• The songs of the "Aswat Al-Madina" band are distinguished by their transmission of the reality of life in Sudan, and the discourse directed at all.

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impromptu shows

Founded in 2016 in Khartoum, the band’s members, Mohamed Nour, Ibrahim Bayram, Hussein Mohamed, and Mohamed Ahmed, are well-known and well-liked artists by Sudan’s youth, and are known for their impromptu public performances and songs that focus on cultural and social issues. .

new talents

The “Khartoum Oud House” orchestra was founded by the international musician Naseer Shamma, who is working on graduating new generations of professional players on the Oud instrument, developing the skills of different musical talents, and shedding light on the important oriental musical instruments. The orchestra also announced the opening of a section for teaching playing. On the zither, to restore glory to this distinguished musical instrument.