Arts & Context: Alsarah

Alsarah With Saba Taj

An Arts & Context Discussion

In this evening talk at Beyù Caffè in downtown Durham, Sudanese-born singer Alsarah discusses her artistic process and journey, which began as a double refugee — first from conflict in Sudan, then from civil war in neighboring Yemen. Moderated by Durham-based artist and activist Saba Taj. Alsarah’s residency at Duke will culminate in a performance with her band, Alsarah & The Nubatones, when she brings her infectious brand of “East-African retro pop” to Motorco Music Hall on the evening of Thursday, March 1.

Alsarah & The Nubatones’ residency at Duke Performances is funded in part by the Doris Duke Foundation for Islamic Art and co-sponsored by the Duke Islamic Studies Center, the Duke University Middle East Studies Center, and the Duke Africa Initiative. This conversation is co-sponsored by Duke Performances, the Forum for Scholars and Publics at Duke University, and Be Connected, hosted by Beyù Caffè.