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Jamal Mahjoub

The Fugitives

The Fugitives

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The Kamanga Kings, a Khartoum jazz band, is invited to perform in Washington, D.C., but the band no longer exists. Rushdy, the son of an original Kamanga King, sets out to revive the band and embarks on a journey from Khartoum to America, where they face challenges and discover the importance of music, belonging, and love.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 03 November 2022
Publisher: Canongate Books


The Kamanga Kings, a legendary Khartoum jazz band of the past, receive an unexpected invitation to perform in Washington, D.C. However, the band has dissolved, leaving Rushdy, a disillusioned secondary school teacher and the son of an original Kamanga King, determined to bring it back to life. With an eclectic group of musicians, they embark on a journey, carrying the hopes and expectations of their country. As they transition from the familiar streets of Khartoum to the chaotic world of Donald Trump's America, Jamal Mahjoub weaves a captivating tale that explores themes of music, belonging, and love, resonating with audiences worldwide.

Weight: 267g
Dimension: 198 x 129 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781838850845
Edition number: Main

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