You Say You Want a Revolution: Emmanuel Jal Speaks

Presented in partnership with the Melbourne Festival.

Sudanese rapper and writer Emmanuel Jal is a child of war. The internationally acclaimed hip-hop star is celebrated for his electrifying concerts and albums, songs written about his homeland and his history amongst the violence and horror of civil war. Alongside his musical appearance for the Festival, for one night only he discusses peace and reconciliation, his experiences as a child soldier and survivor, and his memoir War Child.

Emmanuel Jal will be in conversation with Alicia Sometimes.

Presenters

Emmanuel Jal

Emmanuel Jal was born into the life of a child soldier in the war-torn region of Southern Sudan and later emerged as a recording artist, achieving worldwide acclaim for his unique style of hip hop with its message of peace and reconciliation.

Alicia Sometimes

Alicia Sometimes is a writer, poet, broadcaster and musician.