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Salma El Assal (The Kennedy Center)

Salma El Assal

Originally from El Obain in western Sudan, Salma El Assal has a magnificent voice that hails the roots of Sudanese culture. With her birth name literarily meaning “Honey Sweet Salma," Salma El Assal was born to sing and spread love through her music. Her style has its own unique and authentic flavor. Some describe the sound as a blend of reggae based in African origins, and her dynamic and powerful voice has been compared by her fans to that of the legendary Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin.  Salma started to sing when she was a little girl, and, as her talent increased and was noticed, she began to perform at weddings.

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Salma El Assal and Ensemble: <i>From Sudan</i> 3/6/09: Salma El Assal and Ensemble: From Sudan

One of today’s leading Sudanese vocalists—her voice has been compared to that of Aretha Franklin—Salma El Assal performs with her ensemble contemporary arrangements of traditional Sudanese songs.

Salma El Assal and Ensemble: From Sudan

One of today’s leading Sudanese vocalists—her voice has been compared to that of Aretha Franklin—Salma El Assal performs with her ensemble contemporary arrangements of traditional Sudanese songs.

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