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 […]
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K’naan wins MOBO Award in U.K.
Somali-Canadian singer K’naan was declared best African act at the MOBO Awards in Liverpool, U.K., Wednesday night. K’naan won in a field that included Angélique Kidjo of Benin, BLK JKS from South Africa, Spain’s Concha Buika and Nigerian duo P-Square. K’naan, who had an international hit with his Wavin’ Flag and performed at the World Cup, often […]
Shamso Mohamed Foot – Dhaanto Jabi – Debut Album
More songs from Shamso Mohamed Foot here.
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 […]
Wareysi Jooqle
An interview with Abdi Shire Jamac Jooqle (Abdulaahi Shire) conducted by Somali TV Minnesota.