In his interview, Imad recalls the moment he heard the news of War- whilst working in his studio in the early hours of the morning. Following a week trapped inside, Imad shares his journey to 6 cities to find refuge for his children eventually settling in Dardig-Madani. Though safe, he talks of heartbreak, and missing his home in Khartoum.

It’s a feeling he’s heard of; from the displaced Sudanese musicians he collaborated closely with in pervious projects. Those that travelled across the country due to war, tribal conflicts and unequal national urbanisation. But now, he truly understands the songs of longing they made together.

The Sudan crisis has displaced more than 2 million people since it began on 15th April 2023. Among those forced to migrate for their safety are musicians and creatives who have had their creative practice disrupted by this violent war. As these creative networks are torn apart, their practices will now be a new timestamp in Sudan's long relationship between displacement patterns and the evolution of the arts.

Space Black proudly invites Izzo, Founder of Al Rassa to takeover Oroko Radio's airwaves and curate a diverse lineup of recently displaced Sudanese creatives. Each artist will share the journey of their bodies and craft from A→B within and beyond Sudan. From the early days of their practice, to the monumental shift during the 2019 revolution and now, the outbreak of war.

The collection looks to be the beginning of a critical digital archive; documenting memoirs, sounds and conversations to capture the subsequent patterns of migration amongst creatives due to the 2023 Sudan War.

The show airs on 3rd July 2023, day 79 of the Sudan War.