Abu Obaida Hassan

Abu Obaida Comes From The Shaigiya People Whose Culture Is Spread Around The Ancient City Of Merowe Home Of Traditional Nubian Culture Where Pyramids Older Than Those In Egypt Still Stand. They Trace Their Entire Lineage To One Man Shaig Who Migrated From The Arabian Peninsula In The 15th Century. An Endlessly Rhythmic Syncretism Between Arab And Nubian Styles Abu Obaida’s Shaigiya Music Was An In Demand Party Affair In An Era When A Vibrant Nightlife And Roving Sound Systems Were Staples Of Life In Sudan. read less