Ahmed Moneka: His debut album, Afro Sufi music, and the death threat that forced him to seek asylum in Canada - podcast episode cover

Ahmed Moneka: His debut album, Afro Sufi music, and the death threat that forced him to seek asylum in Canada

Jun 12, 202416 min
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Episode description

Nine years ago, the multidisciplinary artist Ahmed Moneka was forced to seek asylum in Toronto after his life was threatened in his hometown of Baghdad. Separated from his family and his heritage, he used music to remember his roots and bridge the language gap he faced in Canada. Ahmed sits down with Tom to talk about his debut album, “Kanzafula,” and how performing his Afro Sufi music helps him remember where he came from.

Ahmed Moneka: His debut album, Afro Sufi music, and the death threat that forced him to seek asylum in Canada | Q with Tom Power podcast - Listen or read transcript on Metacast