The collective first gathered for a two-week residency in Aswan, Egypt in January 2013, during which they collaboratively composed a new body of songs drawn from the Nile Basin's diverse musical traditions and instruments.
Mkusanyiko wa kwanza ulikutana mjini Aswan, nchini Misri kwa muda wa wiki mbili, mwezi Januari mwaka 2013, Nyimbo mpya zilitungwa zenye vionjo za ala mbalimbali za asili.