Playing on Al Baal right now is a Somali song called ileeya, from the album Moonlight.
One of their most famous singers is Xasan Adan Samatar. The letter X in the Somali language is the equivalent of the letter haa or 7 in the Arabic language. (Xasan=Hassan)
Many of you have probably never heard Somali music before, but I bet you have all met or come across Somali people. They have a fascinating language and culture. The sound of the language is soft, yet distinct. Thanks to my many Somali friends, I have picked up some of their language and music.
Enjoy!
Ps. All the links I have provided you with have music you can listen to with one click. The most comprehensive guide to Somali Music can be found here.
6 comments:
Excellent - thanks!
Yet again...amazing music, I thought initially it sounded like a jingle I had once heard but then it got better....really awesome stuff...I now visit your blog to listen to the music :):)
sometimes i wonder what's nicer.. the music or the way you describe it :)
definitely you should consider work as a diplomat or educator, maybe even the UN.
on another issue, the stickam doesn't seem to produce sound for me..
NZM welcome back prom Photokina!
D Candy, visit for some music and a cup of tea anytime.
Buj, the stickam should be working now. Well I dreamt of many things in life, and working for a better world is one. There are many ways to do it. Thank you for the encouragement.
Anonymous, I don't do fitness. I do sweets.
The new music is awesome!
The only Bosnians I came across were immigrants at my uni food services. I never learnt their music, but they were nice... used to give me extra cookies!
Agree with Buj about possible future job opportunities :)
boo lol at extra cookies. How was Pakiland`? Koi naya taazi?
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