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In terms of size, Sudan is the largest nation in Africa and this mass is the source of a wide ethnic diversity. Much of the country’s equally varied musical panorama is represented on this valuable overview. Mohammed Wardi’s “Azibni” is an upbeat dance tune that proves why he’s called “The Golden Throat.” The women in Zar Omdurman demonstrate a pre-Islamic drum and chant ritual. Incredibly, many of these musicians have transcended a murderous regime and other horrors. A voice hope of is rapper and former child soldier Emmanuel Jal. His “Gua” is a multilingual plea for peace.