Gordon Koang - South Sudan (Official Video)

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“This song is talking about a person in South Sudan who is a leader who is working in a good way. He is a good man who is thinking about people and taking care of them.” - Gordon Koang

Music in Exile is proud to present South Sudan, the second single from Gordon Koang’s upcoming album, Unity. Singing in his native language, Nuer, Gordon speaks of a leader and aid worker he knew whilst in South Sudan. Gordon shares a story of this man’s wisdom and his efforts to keep Gordon and his community from falling into poverty. The catchy and percussive melodies transcend language barriers and are sure to have listeners across the world dancing!

“I’m so happy to share this song with you, my audience! Even if this song is not in English, God will translate it for you!”

Directed by Nick McKk (Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever, Julia Jacklin, Stella Donnelly), the music video for South Sudan follows Gordon and his cousin and lifelong friend, Paul, around some of their favourite local spots; highlights include Edithvale beach, Dandenong Plaza, Dandenong Market and their favourite kebab shop! The clip beautifully captures the warmth of their friendship and the joy that Gordon and Paul feel when they are able to share music with their community.

Gordon Koang is a Nuer musician, hailing from the banks of the River Nile in what is now South Sudan. Born blind, he began playing music on the streets of Juba as a young man though has now become a grassroots hero, the voice of the Nuer people, a prominent figure in the fight for cultural independence in South Sudan, affectionately known as the ‘King of Music.’

Unity is, remarkably, Gordon’s eleventh full-length album, and his first since coming to Australia. It is his only recorded output in the painstakingly long six years of living as an asylum seeker, and the album was completed just weeks before Gordon was awarded his permanent residency. Through his recordings, Gordon hopes to reach as many new listeners as he can around the world. He wants everyone to hear his message - on the radio, in clubs, at festivals, on the street.

And what is this message? Unity. Peace between all people of the world, regardless of religion or cultural differences. A painfully first-hand experience of what these rifts can create between people has led Gordon to devote his life, and his music, to a simple message of peace, love and unity. Love each other, and love yourself. It’s not so hard!

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“This album is about uniting people together. If the world unites itself, no one will say “I am alone.”

This is my 11th album. These songs are meaningful. If you have a problem, like all crises in the world, these songs can comfort you and you will be calm. If you think differently, they can change your mind. If you think differently, you will understand the meaning of the songs and be happy.

These are the main words for people to understand. I am a blind person, my mind is talking from peace, love and unity. My mind is talking peace, my mind is talking love, and also peace among all communities. I ask people to love themselves. People come from one mother, one father.

I think people in the world can come under one umbrella. That one umbrella is love.”

Gordon Koang, Melbourne, Australia, April 2020

Music video directed, shot and edited by Nick McKk in Melbourne, Australia.
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