Black Excellence: Islam Elbeiti

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Fighting to Eradicate the Prejudice Against Female Musicians.

Islam Elbeiti is one of only a few female bassists from Sudan. From early in life she has lived in many countries, experiencing cultures that by contrast reveal the deep-rooted prejudice against female musicians in her motherland. “Life is tough for a female musician in this country,” she tells us breezily. We asked where she gets her strength to thrive as she does.