Manara, or The Lighthouse, is the anticipated second release from Alsarah & the Nubatones. Rooted in the silt of Sudan and Nubia, inspired by the eastern coast of Africa, and alive in Brooklyn; with this album, the group offers stories of movement and migration, and asks the questions, “What is home?” ,“What does it sound like?”, and even, “Where do mermaids come from?” OUT worldwide on Sep 30th 2016 via Wonderwheel Recordings

The Nubatones are:

Alsarah: Lead Vocals, Lyrics, Melodies

Rami El Aasser: Percussion, Backing Vocals

Brandon Terzic: Oud, Ngoni

Mawuena Kodjovi: Bass, Trumpet

Nahid: Backing Vocals

Guest Musicians: Marie Abe – Accordion // Marandi Hostetter – Violin // Yusuke Yamamoto – Keyboard  

Produced by Alsarah  Recorded at ABCollective Studios by Mawuena Kodjovi  // Mixed and Mastered at Astoria Soundworks Recording Studio by Kamilo Kratc