I have always wondered what the most popular Somali song of all time could be. When I say popular, I mean just purely in terms of the number of people that have heard a particular song. Well thankfully we can take an approximate guess by basing it on the most listened to song on Somali-Music.com. […]
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THE DAY MR TODAY CAME TO TOWN
By Aasia Ali (Somalilandpress) I am a Somali mother of one, from Uxbridge West London, who has not written anything this long since leaving university nearly six years ago. Please stay with me while I explain the title of my article and the events that led me to write my first blog. One Sunday afternoon […]
Aar Maanta: Isku Xiraha Fankii Shalay iyo Fanka Maanta!
Fannaanka weyn ee Xasan Aadan Samatar, oo ay dad badani ku qaddariyaan inuu yahay boqorka masraxa, ayaa maalin dhoweyd ku amaanay Aar Maanta inuu yahay isku xiraha fankii hore iyo kan casriga ah ee Soomaaliyeed. Anigoo ah suxufi, kana mid ah dadka jecel fanka markii aan arkay ammaanta Samatar ee ku wajahan Aar Maanta ayaan is waydiiyay labo […]
Aar Maanta Hayes Town Festival
Aar Maanta at hayes town in association with Sahan Society Centre. This is the first time this sort thing has happened, a somali performance in Hayes Town. Very well done Aar Maanta!
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 […]