Rasha Shekh Eldin

Sudanese performer, singer and songwriter with a unique talent, worldwide fame and presence on the international music scene. Since the release of her debut album ‘Sudaniyat' in 1997 in Spain, Rasha has introduced to the world of music a distinct and creative style of her own, as an exemplary expression of the universal nature of music, Rasha's musical style has strong traits of the fascinating mosaic of cultural diversity, from the centuries-long musical traditions of Nubian culture, from the rhythms of central Sudan, from the tom-tom sounds of the African Sahel and North African and Andalusian echoes and tones, from modern blues and jazz, among many other musical tonalities and colourings. On her second album "Let Me Be", Rasha was not only the sole performer but also the author of the lyrics of several themes related to life, nostalgia, diaspora and belonging. She also participated in the album "The Black Band" with other African artists, all based in Madrid, including Wafir, her own brother, and the late, great artist Bidinte. Along with several renowned artists such as Youssou N'Dour, Geoffrey Oryema, among others, Rasha has proudly performed at the "Refugees Voices" festival held in Geneva, marking the 50th anniversary of the UNHCR. Subsequently, UNHCR urged the recording of a CD of "Refugee Voices", which was carried out at the "Xipi" studios of Youssou N'Dour in Dakar, who was in charge of the musical direction and production of the album. Rasha has stood out among extraordinary participating artists such as K'naan, Bai Kamara, Youssou N'dour, to name but a few.