Sudan war: Aswat Almadina on keeping Sudan's sounds alive | The Conversation | Focus on Africa

15 April marks three years since the Sudan war began, as the vicious power struggle between Sudan’s army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces continues. More than 150,000 people have died in the conflict across the country, and about 12 million have fled their homes in what the United Nations has called the world's largest humanitarian crisis. Yet even in the darkest moments, music lives on. Sudanese musicians are using their voices to spread hope - and to heal. Focus on Africa podcast host, Nkechi Ogbonna speaks to one of Sudan’s most influential bands, Aswat Almadina, on how music is helping them survive. #focusonafrica #bbcafrica #sudan 00:00-00:40 Coming up 00:40-02:30 Meeting Ibrahem and Timon from Aswat Almadina 02:30-04:20 Remembering their last concert before the war 04:20 -06:10 The moment the war broke out 06:10- 07:55 When Ibrahem and Timon decided to leave Sudan 07:55-10:30 Making music through the war 10:30-12:50 Sudan's music scene before the revolution 12:50-14:11 Did music play a role in Sudan's revolution? 14:11-15:20 Favourite memories from being in Aswat Almadina 15:25-17:30 Making new music 17:30- 20:30 Rebuilding their lives outside of Sudan 20:30-22:30 Being a member of Aswat Almadina 22:30-23.20 Will Aswat Almadina reunite in-person? Presenter: Nkechi Ogbonna Producers: Fana Negash, Basma El Atti and Bashar Osman Senior Producer: Priya Sippy Editor: Maryam Abdalla Thumbnail: Khbbab Photography Subscribe: http://bit.ly/subscribetoafrica Website: https://www.bbc.com/africa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bbcnewsafrica/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bbcafrica/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbcafrica/