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'Jerry' and Ahmad Naaji in Mogadishu.

Learn How the 70s Became Somalia's Golden Age of Music in This New Video

A look back at Somalia's best years in music, and what's to come for the country today.

In this explainer video, learn what political, social, and cultural forces forged Somalia's golden age of music, what caused its demise, and why a new golden age is happening right now.

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This New Compilation of Pre-Civil War Somali Music Celebrates Somali Women

Vik Sohonie, the man behind 'Sweet As Broken Dates,' writes about his upcoming compilation of lost Somali tapes for Ostinato Records.

Vik Sohonie, founder of Ostinato Records, sheds light and gives us some background on his upcoming compilation 'Sweet As Broken Dates: Lost Somali Tapes from the Horn of Africa.'

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The Lost Songs From Somalia's Golden Age of Music Are Compiled In This New Mix

Get transported to 1970s & 1980s Mogadishu in this mixtape of newly rescued songs from Somalia's golden age of music, put together by Ostinato Records.

Vik Sohonie, founder of Ostinato Records, gives us the background on his mixtape 'Somali Sounds from Mogadishu to Djibouti.'

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A Short History Of Modern Somali Music

We delved into modern Somali music, from 1980s through present time, including acts Iftin, Waaberi Muqdisho, Waaberi Hargeysa and Dur-dur Band.

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