Tuesday 11 November 2025
Somali Music
Art
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From “Maryaneey” to “Lamataabtaan,” Ilkacase Qays remakes the Somali love song into anthems of pride and power — celebrating Somali woman not as silent muses, but as confident, radiant, and gloriously self-assured.…
From “Maryaneey” to “Lamataabtaan,” Ilkacase Qays remakes the Somali love song into anthems of pride and power — celebrating Somali woman not as silent muses, but as confident, radiant, and gloriously self-assured.…
Art
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From Addis Ababa to the underground music scene in Kampala, Dj Houdini reflects on how she carved a home in the rhythm of sound, each beat becoming a step toward belonging - connecting past, present, and self. …
From Addis Ababa to the underground music scene in Kampala, Dj Houdini reflects on how she carved a home in the rhythm of sound, each beat becoming a step toward belonging - connecting past, present, and self. …
Interviews
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What can a love song reveal about a nation’s heart? Anthropologist Christina Woolner speaks to Geeska about how Somali melodies bridge intimacy, resistence, memory, and public life. All in the name of love.…
What can a love song reveal about a nation’s heart? Anthropologist Christina Woolner speaks to Geeska about how Somali melodies bridge intimacy, resistence, memory, and public life. All in the name of love.…
Art
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From Nairobi to Minneapolis, Hodan Abdirahman Dheere has redefined Somali music with a voice that is both timeless and bold — effortlessly bridging continents, generations and genres. …
From Nairobi to Minneapolis, Hodan Abdirahman Dheere has redefined Somali music with a voice that is both timeless and bold — effortlessly bridging continents, generations and genres. …
Culture
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From Lagos to Mogadishu, African music is dominating global charts. Yet the persistent focus on western awards and metrics prompts a vital discussion about decolonising the definition of musical success.…
From Lagos to Mogadishu, African music is dominating global charts. Yet the persistent focus on western awards and metrics prompts a vital discussion about decolonising the definition of musical success.…
Culture
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In the Ethiopian city of Bati, life unfolds like an improvised melody—fluid and unbordered, writes Siham Kamil Abdu. …
In the Ethiopian city of Bati, life unfolds like an improvised melody—fluid and unbordered, writes Siham Kamil Abdu. …
Art
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In the heart of Hargeisa, Somaliland’s music scene is pulsing with new energy, as iconic voices return and fresh talents emerge. From patriotic anthems to political ballads, a cultural revival is reshaping the nation’s soundscape. …
In the heart of Hargeisa, Somaliland’s music scene is pulsing with new energy, as iconic voices return and fresh talents emerge. From patriotic anthems to political ballads, a cultural revival is reshaping the nation’s soundscape. …
Interviews
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BananaOverdose, a Somali singer and producer, defies convention with her futuristic soundscapes, blending Somali funk nostalgia, Boiler Room energy, and radical self-expression. …
BananaOverdose, a Somali singer and producer, defies convention with her futuristic soundscapes, blending Somali funk nostalgia, Boiler Room energy, and radical self-expression. …
Art
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Hudeidi transformed Somali music with his unparalleled mastery of the Oud. His legacy, marked by melodies of love, longing, and revolution, endures across generations. …
Hudeidi transformed Somali music with his unparalleled mastery of the Oud. His legacy, marked by melodies of love, longing, and revolution, endures across generations. …
Interviews
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Abdullahi Qarshe, a legendary Somali musician, playwright, and poet, left an enduring legacy in Somali culture.…
Abdullahi Qarshe, a legendary Somali musician, playwright, and poet, left an enduring legacy in Somali culture.…
