GIDAM, DRUMS OF PROTEST IN KHARTOUM live feat. ABDALLA ELTAYEB & NILS CARSTENSEN

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This special episode in English is a live recording with audience from April 30th 2024 at Empire Bio in Copenhagen.

We hope this can contribute to expanding the space for more of you to feel included in participating in spreading awareness about Sudan.

We were joined by Abdalla Eltayeb and Nils Carstensen, who were invited for to help unfold the themes of the documentary, as well as, to give us insight on both the current situation in Sudan, and and how we all can contribute in aiding the local population in the country who are suffering under the current disastrous humanitarian conditions.

GIDAM, Drums of Protest in Khartoum" is a short documentary from 2021. It explores the role of music, particularly the drumming tradition known as "Gidam," in the protests and social movements in Khartoum, the capital city of Sudan. The documentary delves into how music and rhythm have been central to the expression of dissent, resistance, and identity among the people of Sudan, especially during periods of political upheaval and social change. It examines the cultural significance of Gidam drumming and its evolution as a tool for activism and mobilization within Sudanese society.

Gidam (means = ‘‘all the way’) follows a young woman who, like many other Sudanese, takes to the streets to demand the departure of the military government. The protagonist (remaining nameless for security reasons) takes to the streets, animating the protests with the revolutionary power of her djembe. Through her music she feels the spiritual power of the beat and the intimate connection with protestors.

Thank you to everyone who took time to attend the event and share their questions and reflections with us.

Special thanks to Henrik Neumann from Empire Bio, and the duo behind the documentary, Arthur Larie & Bastien Mass, for allowing us to screen 'Gidam'.

Links and more information about the resources shared in this episode will be made available through our instagram page.

We will also update these show notes accordingly.

Abdalla Eltayeb is a Sudanese cartographer based in Malmø, Sweden. When Abdalla is not making maps, he spends his time reading history books,

printmaking, and taking care of his indoor plants.

Nils Carstensen works in humanitarian aid, as well as in research, journalism, photography, and filmmaking. Nils visited Sudan for the first time in 1988 and has followed the country ever since – including living in Khartoum for a year in 2006/7. His ambition is to shift power, money and decision-making from big institutions and governments to local people and communities. Nils has been part of Local2Global Protection starting from it was just an idea evolving from chats over tea and coffee among good colleagues.

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Editing: Mie Brandstrup

Jingle: Awinbeh

Cover art: Liv Habel

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