Sudan Archives – Getting into the Rhythm of ‘The BPM’ in 2025
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Sudan Archives, the dynamic musical identity of Brittney Denise Parks, is ready to mesmerize the world once again with her new album ‘The BPM’. Scheduled for release on October 17, the album is a culmination of the combined efforts of her close associate and family members, with the recording done in different places like Chicago, LA, and Detroit. The album aspires to sketch a futuristic world, one where everyone, irrespective of their background, can sense their own rhythm.
LA-based Sudan Archives is known for her unique fusion of varied musical practices. The violinist and singer picked up the art of playing violin merely by using her ears during her early childhood days in Cincinnati, Ohio. Known for her exceptional command over the violin, Sudan Archives reimagines ‘The BPM’ as a bridge, connecting the wisdom of the old with the vibrancy of the new. With echoes of comparisons with her contemporaries such as Francis Bebey and Asim Gorashi, her music is often perceived as a perfect blend of tradition and innovation.
Sudan Archives had started her musical journey playing the violin in the fourth grade. The self-taught violinist was able to create distinctive and enticing tunes, eventually establishing her unique place in the music industry. A definitive pioneer in her genre, her unparalleled interpretation of music has always been a talking point among music aficionados. With her large fan base waiting in anticipation for ‘The BPM’, the Artist promises an exquisite experience that mirrors the exhilarating inflections of her musical journey.
Sudan Archives, a unique blend of American violinist, singer, and songwriter, has proved her mettle by releasing two acclaimed studio records – ‘Athena’ in 2019 and ‘Natural Brown Prom Queen’ in 2022. These accomplishments fetched her two prestigious Libera Awards in 2023, thus reinforcing her position in the music industry both as an innovative artist and a revelation in the R&B genre. Drawing from her experiences and varied influences, including Cameroonian electronic musician and Sudanese violinist, her music encapsulates a broad spectrum, providing a refreshing aura to the listeners.
With footprints across different music genres and cultures, Sudan Archives has been instrumental in bringing the best of different music worlds to her audience. Inspired by the violinists from Africa offering a wildly different perspective, she crafted a unique journey to showcase what she refers to as “the blackness of the violin”. The archives of Sudan hails from Cincinnati, Ohio, where she began fiddling with the violin in the fourth grade. Her relocation to Los Angeles at the young age of nineteen helped her perfect her at-home style and deepen her understanding of music technology.
As fans eagerly await ‘The BPM’s’ release, an elaborate North America tour is set to kick off in January, with performances lined up at the Lodge Room Festival in LA on November 7, among other prestigious platforms. Until then, the passion projects of her several music videos such as “DEAD”, “MY TYPE”, “MS PAC MAN”, and “COME AND FIND YOU” provide a glimpse into what’s in store. With this new venture, Sudan Archives hopes to redefine her audience’s approach towards music and celebrate the raw essence of rhythm in all its diversity.
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