Ebo Krdum is a Sudanese-Swedish self-taught singer, guitarist, artist, activist, and the winner of a Swedish Grammy. Ebo's signature afro-blues style, Afro-pop and fusion, featuring multilingual vocals and a unique blend of cultural influences, transcends borders and speaks to the universal human experience ensuring his powerful messages reach a global audience and foster understanding and unity among diverse cultures. When Ebo was only six years old he discovered that he could sing and drum and he started entertaining people in his village, sometimes getting paid with a small penny or sweets. At the age of thirteen, he built his own guitar and learned how to play by listening to his father’s radio and the only black-white TV in the village, where he got to hear artists such as Ali Farka Touré and Boubacar Traoré. In 2007, Ebo Krdum emerged as a prominent voice advocating for a peaceful revolution against the corrupt regime in Sudan. His activism led him to seek refuge in Stockholm, Sweden, where he formed his own band comprising seven talented musicians at the end of 2017 and where he continues to make a significant impact on the world music scene today. Notably, he released his debut album 'Diversity' under SuperTraditional, followed by three soloalbum under Epidemic Sound earlier. His last release is Kemetic Vibes, out September 27th - 2024 is produced by the artist Ebo Krdum himself and it's released independently under his own label-name.
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Ebo Krdum plays afro-blues and afrobeat infused with traditional Sudanese storytelling and multilingual vocals, featuring releases under labels like Epidemic Sound. Follow Ebo Krdum on Mood.
Ebo Krdum is originally from the Darfur region in western Sudan and is currently based in Stockholm, Sweden.
Ebo Krdum's live performances feature energetic guitar-driven afro-fusion, traditional percussion, and powerful messages of unity and cultural resistance.
