Shaf Creative Studio
Selected work2009 — Today

The work behind the name.

Everything created under the Shaf Ahmed name now lives under one roof. A selected record of film and broadcast music, live production, recorded work, performances and community programming — 2009 to today.

Shaf Ahmed in blue studio light
15+
Years in music & sound
24
Tracks on the album
Baby Steps
2014
Lamatna Youth Group
co-founded
49+
Rooftop Rhythms
open-mic editions
Pyramids of Meroë promotional stillFilm & Broadcast

Pyramids of Meroë

Recording artist

Collaborated with Google Arts & Culture and UNESCO Sudan on the promotional video for the Pyramids of Meroë project.

Sudan / UAE · 2022Watch video
Still from the short film NyerkukFilm & Broadcast

Nyerkuk

Sound designer (foley) & music score composer

Score composer and sound designer for the award-winning Sudanese short film Nyerkuk.

Sudan · 2016
Duroob 6 series artworkFilm & Broadcast

Duroob 6 — Dubai TV

Ney & flute player

Performed ney and flute on the opening credits and in the programme music of the Ramadan series Duroob 6, aired on Dubai TV in May 2019.

UAE, Dubai · 2019Watch on YouTube
Thriller Live show posterProduction & Engineering

Michael Jackson’s Thriller Show

Shadow sound engineer

Supported technical setup and sound engineering for the Abu Dhabi run of the show, organized by FLASH Events & twofour54 Creative Lab.

UAE, Abu Dhabi · 2011Watch on YouTube
UAE 40th National Day celebration at Zayed Sports CityProduction & Engineering

UAE’s 40th National Day Celebration

Production coordinator & executive

Contributed to the national celebration at Zayed Sports City, organized by Atlantic Swiss, London.

UAE, Abu Dhabi · 2011Read article
Recording session with OSudan RecordProduction & Engineering

OSudan Record

Recording engineer & co-arranger

Ongoing work co-creating and arranging original music productions with OSudan Record.

UAE · 2009 – Present
Baby Steps album artworkRecorded Music

Baby Steps

Music composition & arrangement

A 24-track album of original works and re-arranged adaptations of traditional Sudanese music.

Album · 24 tracksTracklist
Shaf Ahmed performing flute at The AlleyLive

Lamatna Ramadan Series

Performer

Part of the Lamatna Ramadan events series, organized by MIZA Abu Dhabi at The Alley.

UAE, Abu Dhabi · 2023
Musicians performing at the Art Dubai commissionLive

Art Dubai Commission

Performer

Participated in the Art Dubai commission: Fernando García-Dory × INLAND.

UAE, Dubai · 2022
Lamatna Mellifluous event posterLive

Lamatna Mellifluous

Flute performance

Hosh Wanasa, at The Theatre, Mall of the Emirates.

UAE, Dubai · 2022
Flute and piano performance at One Life CaféLive

Pentatonic Melodies

Flute & piano

Organized by Lamatna Youth Group at One Life Café.

UAE, Dubai · 2022
Night-time acoustic performance in the parkLive

Performance in the Park

Performer

Rooftop Rhythms Open Mic Night, The Arabic Edition, at Jameel Arts Centre.

UAE, Dubai · 2020Event page
Performing keys at the F1 Fan ZoneLive

Formula 1 Yasalam Festival

Performer

Performed at the F1 Fan Zone on the Abu Dhabi Corniche.

UAE, Abu Dhabi · 2014Watch on YouTube
Band performing at the Abu Dhabi Soul SeriesLive

Abu Dhabi Soul Series

Band leader & performer

Led the band at the Abu Dhabi Soul Series at Saadiyat Beach Club.

UAE, Abu Dhabi · 2014
Baby Steps album cover by Shaf Ahmed
Listen on YouTube
Selected work / Recorded music

Baby Steps

Music composition & arrangement

An album bringing together original works and carefully re-arranged adaptations of traditional Sudanese music — preserving cultural heritage while presenting it in a contemporary musical context.

  1. 01Azza Fe Hawak
  2. 02Lamman Konta Saghyer
  3. 03Marra Saber
  4. 04Ramz Al Diya’ Ent Hayati
  5. 05Adeela
  6. 06New Bigginings
  7. 07Redemption Song
  8. 08Saba’
  9. 09Omri
  10. 10Habeeb Al Umr
  11. 11Rainy Day
  12. 12Coffee Talk
  13. 13Kul Ma Sa’alta Alaik
  14. 14Let Go
  15. 15Al Mindeel
  16. 16Malik Al Toyour
  17. 17Enta Aarif Ana Bahibak
  18. 18Khilli Al Aish Haram
  19. 19Haneeni Elaik
  20. 20Kilma
  21. 21Ensaf
  22. 22Bain Al Rade Wal Hawa
  23. 23Ba’ad Al Ghiyab
  24. 24Al Amani Al Sundusiya
Community

Music as a shared experience.

Lamatna & community