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Your Call: How is music helping communities cope with the civil war in Sudan?

On the April 27th edition of Your Call, we’ll have a conversation with Hajooj Kuka about his award winning documentary Beats of the Antonov. It tells the story of refugee communities Sudan and how music and dance has been vital to keep their cultural heritage alive. The film is playing at the San Francisco International Film Festival. How does music unify people? Join the conversation on the next Your Call, with Hana Baba and you.

Guests:

Hajooj Kuka, former war reporter and the director of Beats of the Antonov

Rachel Rosen, director of Programming at SF International Film Festival

Web Resources:

San Francisco International Film Festival: Beats of the Antonov

The Guardian: Music of resistance in Sudan's rebel region