Originally hailing from Khartoum, Sudan, Alsarah—the singer, songwriter and bandleader of The Nubatones—brings the band’s East-African retro-pop musical prowess to this year’s American Songbook series. Their interest in modern migration patterns and the cultural exchange between Sudan and Egypt gives context to the richness of their hypnotic pentatonic sound and lyrical compositions. The Nubatones, made up of vocalists Alsarah and Nahid, bassist Mawuena Kodjovi, oudist Brandon Terzic, and percussionist Rami El Aasser, have performed together internationally and nationally, appealing to audiences from varying backgrounds and proving that soul has the power to cross cultural barriers.

This event is approximately 90 minutes.

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