He was a child soldier by the age of seven, taking part in the Sudanese civil war. Five years later, Emmanuel Jal escaped to Kenya -- a journey that lives on in the hip-hop records he's sold in countries around the world. We talk with Jal about the music inspired by his life story -- as well as with a local filmmaker who accompanied him on his return to Sudan.
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"War Child"
Listen Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008 at 1:28 p.m. in Arts & Culture, Conflict, Politics, Society
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Guests
Emmanuel Jal
Musician, "War Child" (Sonic 360); "Ceasefire" (Riverboat)
C. Karim Chrobog
Director and Producer, "War Child"
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