Somalia Sings Songs of the New Era

We are very fortunate to have received a unique historical recording, the LP Somalia Sings Songs of the New Era (Radio Mogadishu SBSLP-100) issued in 1972 in the first flush of Somalia’s “Scientific Socialist Revolution”. We are grateful for Abdijabar Mohammed sending us this rare gem! The artists that you will here in the following were all members […]

Instrumental Somali Music

A quick note to inform you that somali-music.com has created a new category where you will find Somali Instrumental Music. Click here to listen to Somali Instrumental Music. You will recognize the instrumental songs as they will have a small green icon next to them indicating that they are music only. Enjoy!

The State of Somali Music

Somali people have a rich musical heritage centered on traditional Somali folklore. Somali songs are usually the product of collaboration between lyricists (midho), songwriters (laxan), and singers (Codka or “voice”). Bands such as Waaberi and Horseed have gained a small following outside of the country. Others, such as Ahmed Cali Cigal and Maryam Mursal, have […]

Kooxda qayla dhaan iyo Habaynkii Columbus Ohio

Boqolaal Jaaliyada Soomaalida Gobolka Ohio iyo kuwo ka yimid gobolada qaar ayaa ka soo qayb galay xaflad si weyn loo soo agaasimay oo loo sameeyay Kooxda qaylo dhaan, waxaana xafladan, oo in badna oo jaaliyada kamid ahi ay ka so qayb galeen, lagu qabtay Hoolka weyn ee RAMADA isla magaalada Columbus ee dalka Maraykanka. Furitaankii […]