Sunday 17 May 2026
John 'Jaamac’ Johnson is an Associate Professor Emeritus at Indiana University Bloomington of Somali folklore and poetry. He was born in Abilene, Texas on March 14, 1942. During his tenure in Somalia, Johnson forged connections with scholars like Professor B. W. Andrzejewski from the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), leading him to pursue graduate studies. He has written two books on Somali poetry and music, including Somalia in Word and Image and Heellooy Heelleellooy.
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Professor John ‘Jaamac’ Johnson recalls his visits to Somalia in the 1960s and his interactions with scholars, poets and writers.
One pleasant summer afternoon in 1968, a group of friends embarked on a train journey from London, heading north to visit another friend at…
Professor John ‘Jaamac’ Johnson recalls his visits to Somalia in the 1960s and his interactions with scholars, poets and writers.
One pleasant summer afternoon in 1968, a group of friends embarked on a train journey from London, heading north to visit another friend at…