Profiles of South Sudanese Musicians and Artists
1. MUSIC
This section is divided
in to categories as follows:
a. Sudanic Fusion
The beats compost those
of Sudanese origin that borrows heavily from Arabian (Eastern)
rhythms.
b. Traditional
vocalists
The composition is always
without accompanying instruments. It is basically a vocal
performance either performed individually or with back up
singers. If there is any, then it is either the drum or sticks
beatings that provide the beats.
d. Western Fusion
This includes Hip-hop (R and
B), Reggae and Raga that mostly originates from the African-
American in the USA, Jamaica and the Caribbean.
Artiste's
name |
Artists
Photo |
Category
and |
Debut
album, CDs, Cassettes releases |
Base
and Profile |
Emmanuel Jal
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RAP
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Emmanuel Jal is a hip-hop artist/Rap musician. His major label debut, WARchild, is a bit frenetic, drawing more inspiration from the syncopated rhythms of African pop than the beat-heavy ethic of American hip-hop. He is a former child soldier in the war-torn South Sudan.He uses his music to rebuke violence.
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Mijok Lang aka Hot Dogg |
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RAP
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Mijok Lang aka Hot Dogg came to Canada in 2004. He was resettled in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Hot Dogg is a survivor of the two decades long civil war in Sudan. He was one of the Lost Boy of Sudan, a term coined by the UNHCR for the thousands of young boys that made the long trek through the unforgiving landscape of sub-Saharan Africa from southern Sudan, Ethiopia to Kakuma refugee camp in Kenya. After graduating from high school Mijok pursued a career in music. For Mijok, rap is the medium through which he is able to convey his story and his message.Website:www.hotdogg.ca
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Kush
Brothers Band - Major Laks and others |
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African
rythms |
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KUSH
BROTHERS BAND(KBB) is a group of young coming-up Sudanese
musicians formed by six members in the year 2006 in Kampala
Uganda.
we basically do the new Sudanese music style called LOKUBEN
MUSIC.
This style is mostly characterised by the African rythms
which actually gives the cultural feelings to whoever
is listening to the songs.
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Emmanuel
Marko Kembe |
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Website:
http://www.emmanuelkembe.com
Email:
kembe69@yahoo.com
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Kennedy
O. Lorya(Dynamq) |
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2. FINE ART
Name |
Art
Work
(clickimage for full view) |
Specialization |
Medium |
Contact
Address |
Dau
Yong Deng |
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Fine
arts |
Acrylic,
oil, water |
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Mareng
Chuor Deng |
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Fine
art, portrait drawing and cartoon. |
Water,
acrylic colours and soft pencils |
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Leek
Thon |
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Sketch
(pencil work) |
Soft
pencils |
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Pancol
Jook |
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Fine
art and sketch |
Acrylic,
power, oil and water colour |
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