Jantra

Jantra is a Sudanese musician known for his style of rhythmic dance music, called "Jagala" or "Jaglara" music. Jantra's music is influenced by Astro-Nubian electronic sounds and is associated with the Fashaga underground scene in Sudan.

Biography Jantra, his stage name that means "craziness" in Arabic, was born in Fashaga, Al Qadarif state, Sudan.

Jantra began his career by performing in street parties in his hometown near the Sudan-Ethiopia border. His instrument is a modified blue Yamaha Motif keyboard, adapted for Sudanese melodies.

They recorded and released Jantra's album Synthesized Sudan: Astro-Nubian Electronic Jaglara Dance Sounds from the Fashaga Underground through Ostinato Records.