Tix iyo Tiraab (Poetry and Prose)

IFB (compilation 1970s/80s)

Poster for an IFB play in 1985 First things first: Condolences to all Somalis, and specially to the families and friends of Khadiija Ca...

Faadumo Qaasim & Shareero - Maxkamaddii Jacaylka (K7, 1980s)

Beerta Nabadda Muqdisho (The Peace Garden Mogadishu) This is the soundtrack of the 1980s theatre play Maxkamaddii Jacaylk...

Facts and Fables Compiled

Queens of the 1960s, '70s and '80s NB: Issue with the BBC has been resolved. Scroll down to the end of the post for the ...

Heads-Up: Compilations in the Pipeline

Two compilations of Somali music from the 1970s and 80s are about to be released: 1. Analog Africa is cooking up a tropica...

Khadra Daahir _ Jacayl Waa Gar (K7 1980s)

I've heard that Khadra Daahir is seriously ill but I couldn't verify it. If that's the case, I wish her a speedy recovery an...

A Multimasted Grab for The Donald

This is the soundtrack of Damac Adduun ("Petty Worldly Greed"), a play by the '80s theater troupe Libaaxyada Maaweeliska...

Mogadishu Blues: A Celebration of Somali Music and Poetry (concerts)

I got the blues! "It has been a dream in the making but we are proud to introduce you to Mogadishu Blues: a tribute concert ...