Carved in Memory: Songs and Stories from Sudan and Palestine
Fri Nov 07 2025 7:30PM – 9:00PM
Event Description:
The School of Communication and the Arts in partnership with the CHESS Speaker Series is proud to present Carved in Memory: Songs and Stories from Sudan and Palestine, a celebration of Arabic and African musical traditions. The event will feature two regional folk artists and culture bearers: Nibal Abd El Karim, a Palestinian singer and educator, and Victoria Angelo, an African singer, dancer, and storyteller. Each artist will present songs and dances from their respective traditions, sharing stories to provide a broader cultural context, and communicating the importance of music and movement to cultures around the world. Friday, November 7th, 2025 7:30PM Schuster Theatre 620 Sassafras St. Free Event Nibal Abd El Karim is a Palestinian singer, drummer, chef, and educator fluent in English, Arabic, and Hebrew. She specializes in the ballads of the Arab-speaking world and in children’s folk songs from the Middle East and Africa. Born in Nazareth, Nibal grew up in a musical family and became a professional singer as a teenager. She has a degree from the Arab American University in Jenin, Palestine. Nibal has visited over 40 early childhood classrooms to teach multicultural songs that help with child development, and has performed and led workshops at a number of festivals and arts institutions across NWPA. Victoria Angelo is a traditional African dancer, singer, and storyteller who shares the rich cultural heritage of her childhood in Africa. With ancestral roots in Southern Sudan and northern Uganda, she is of Achoi and Lulubo heritage and speaks both languages. As a refugee, Victoria understands the importance of ensuring that children know where they come from, as strong connections to the past help them navigate challenges in school, work, and their communities. She also recognizes the physical benefits of dance, which promotes health and well-being. Through her performances and storytelling, Victoria shares the deep cultural significance of African traditions, ensuring they are celebrated and remembered