Sudan Archives is the stage name of Brittney Denise Parks, a dynamic violinist, singer, songwriter, and producer hailing from Cincinnati, Ohio, and now based in Los Angeles, California. Blending elements of R&B, electronic music, and West African folk traditions, Sudan Archives has garnered widespread acclaim for her innovative approach to the violin, weaving intricate beats and soulful vocals into her genre-defying soundscapes. Parks taught herself to play the violin by ear, drawing inspiration from Sudanese fiddlers and African rhythms, which she seamlessly merges with experimental beats and modern songwriting.
Since emerging on the scene with her self-titled EP in 2017, Sudan Archives has released critically lauded projects such as "Sink" and her debut album "Athena," solidifying her as a distinctive voice in contemporary music. Her work explores themes of identity, self-empowerment, and cultural heritage, earning her a devoted following and recognition as one of the most innovative artists of her generation.
ExperimentalElectronic - AlternativeR&B - ViolinPop - AvantGarde - IndieSoul - HipHop - Afrocentric - AlternativePop