Sudan Archives

Brittney Denise Parks, better known by her stage name Sudan Archives, is an American violinist and singer based in Los Angeles, California.[4] She is signed to Stones Throw Records.[5]

Sudan Archives
Sudan Archives performing in 2019
Background information
Birth nameBrittney Denise Parks[1]
BornCincinnati, Ohio, U.S.[2]
OriginLos Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Violinist
  • singer
LabelsStones Throw
Websitesudanarchives.com

Early life

Sudan Archives was born Brittney Denise Parks,[1] and grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio.[6] She began playing violin in the fourth grade.[7] She studied ethnomusicology at Pasadena City College.[8]

Career

Sudan Archives released her self-titled debut EP in 2017[9] and followed it with the Sink EP in 2018.[10] The EP's lead single, "Nont for Sale", ranked as one of Stereogum's favorite songs in May 2018.[11] Parks released her debut studio album, Athena,[12] the following year. The album received widespread critical acclaim from publications such as The Guardian, which said it contained "some of the most viscerally gorgeous music put to record",[13] The Quietus, which commended Parks for her "knack for writing massive hooks that will dig straight into your brain",[14] Variety, which described Athena as "innovative, unusual and inviting",[15] and many more. On March 16, 2022, Parks returned with "Home Maker", her first new track in three years. Pitchfork made it one of their Best New Tracks and described it as Parks' "most approachable yet, a swaggering statement of intent with all the idiosyncratic charm that makes her music so memorable".[16] Parks headlined the Stones Throw showcase at South by Southwest the following day.[17]

Musical style and influences

Sudan Archives has taken inspiration from a variety of African musicians, including Cameroonian electronic musician Francis Bebey and Sudanese violinist Asim Gorashi.[18] She is also inspired by Irish music. When performing, Sudan Archives sometimes uses electronic effects pedals and electronic beats and has also performed in a string quartet.[19]

Discography

Studio albums

EPs
  • Sudan Archives (2017)
  • Sink (2018)

Singles
  • "Water" (2017)
  • "Nont for Sale" (2018)
  • "Confessions" (2019)
  • "Glorious" (2019)
  • "Confessions (Velvet Negroni Remix)" (2020)
  • "Glorious (Nídia Remix)" (2020)
  • "Home Maker" (2022)

References
  1. Byrne, Niall (January 27, 2018). "New Artist of the Week: Sudan Archives". The Irish Times. Retrieved September 4, 2019.
  2. Hahn, Rachel (July 29, 2017). "Meet Sudan Archives, the Soulful Fiddler Paying Tribute to West African Folk Music and Styles". Vogue. Retrieved September 4, 2019.
  3. Nechamkin, Sarah (March 12, 2019). "Meet Sudan Archives, the Electro-R&B Violinist Who's Mesmerized By Jellyfish". Interview. Retrieved September 4, 2019.
  4. Thompson, Stephen (March 1, 2018). "The Austin 100: Sudan Archives". NPR. Retrieved September 4, 2019.
  5. Lobenfeld, Claire (July 12, 2017). "Sudan Archives is the experimental violinist channeling '90s R&B and Afrobeat for Stones Throw". Fact. Retrieved September 4, 2019.
  6. Edwards, Simon (October 22, 2019). "On the Rise: Sudan Archives". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved April 9, 2020.
  7. Gutierrez, Juan (March 11, 2020). "On the "Athena" Tour with Sudan Archives". Flood. Retrieved April 9, 2020.
  8. Sundaresan, Mano (November 8, 2019). "'I'm Different, But I'm from Here': Sudan Archives Reaches the End of Her Beginning". NPR. Retrieved April 9, 2020.
  9. Lobenfeld, Claire (July 14, 2017). "Sudan Archives releases self-titled debut EP for Stones Throw – watch 'Come Meh Way' video now". Fact. Retrieved September 4, 2019.
  10. Madden, Sidney (May 21, 2018). "'Sink' Into Sudan Archives' Soulful, Unconventional Music". NPR. Retrieved September 4, 2019.
  11. Leas, Ryan (May 21, 2018). "Stream Sudan Archives' Sink EP". Stereogum. Retrieved April 5, 2022.
  12. Yoo, Noah; Monroe, Jazz (September 5, 2019). "Sudan Archives Announces New Album Athena". Pitchfork. Retrieved April 9, 2020.
  13. Aroesti, Rachel (November 1, 2019). "Sudan Archives: Athena review – electrifying and erudite neo-soul". The Guardian. Retrieved April 5, 2022.
  14. Farah, Amanda (October 28, 2019). "Sudan Archives Athena". The Quietus. Retrieved April 5, 2022.
  15. Aswad, Jem (November 1, 2019). "Album Review: Sudan Archives' 'Athena'". Variety. Retrieved April 5, 2022.
  16. Torres, Eric (March 17, 2022). ""Home Maker" Sudan Archives". Pitchfork. Retrieved April 6, 2022.
  17. Breihan, Tom (March 15, 2022). "Sudan Archives Shares New Single "Home Maker": Listen". Stereogum. Retrieved April 6, 2022.
  18. Farrell, Margaret (November 1, 2019). "The Story Behind Every Song on Sudan Archives' New Album Athena". Stereogum. Retrieved April 9, 2020.
  19. Boilen, Bob (June 22, 2020). "Sudan Archives: Tiny Desk Concert". NPR. Retrieved June 23, 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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