Discover the soulful sounds of East African retro-pop
In short: Experience a signature performance of 'Nuba Noutou,' a traditional Nubian song brought to life by Alsarah & the Nubatones. This video captures a powerful moment of musical expression from The Met's 2018 'Women’s Voices' series.
The Brooklyn-based group, formed in 2011, blends traditional Nubian melodies with a modern style they call 'East African retro-pop.' Their music is rooted in the cultural exchanges between Sudan and Egypt, specifically inspired by 'Songs of Return' and contemporary migration patterns discussed by Alsarah and Rami El Aasser.
This specific arrangement of 'Nuba Noutou' belongs to the Mahas populations of northern Sudan and southern Egypt. The performance was recorded on March 24, 2018, at The Met's Grace Rainey Rogers Auditorium as part of a collaboration between MetLiveArts and the World Music Institute.
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