Islam Elbeiti | Musician and Social Change Activist

"We utilise the power of culture to our own benefit"

Islam Elbeiti is a Sudanese bass player, radio presenter, and social change activist. She serves as Community Engagement Lead at The Innovation for Policy Foundation, Cultural Wave Support Lead at The Global Assembly and is co-founder of the Sudanese Innovation and Entrepreneurship Network.

In this episode, Kumi speaks with Islam about her journey as a bass player, the enduring and transformative power of culture, the role that music played in the Sudanese revolution and changing attitudes towards female artists in Africa. 

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Produced by the Green Economy Coalition, the world’s largest movement for a green and fair economy: https://greeneconomycoalition.org

Islam on Twitter: @islamelbeiti

Islam on Instagram: @islamelbeiti

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