When she was 17, Brittany Parks started going by the name Sudan. 6 years later, she is known as Sudan Archives: singer/songwriter, violinist and producer. Blending R&B, experimental electronic and Sudanese fiddling, she shows a range and ability that is hard to find in pop music. Using nothing but a loop station, a violin and her voice, Sudan Archives creates textured and dynamic songs that showcase sophisticated inspirations without sacrificing the essential pop hook. Experimental electronic elements weave in and out of a traditional song structure, fused to the African music that she changed her name for. Her distinct personality and refusal to conform are evident in all of her works, from her striking music videos to her reimagined cover of Kendrick Lamar’s “King Kunta.”
