Diaspora
24 March 2025
For Somali Diasporans "Returning Home," Kenya is the Next Best Thing
An increasing number of Somalis who grew up in the West are settling in Kenya for opportunity, stability, and a sense of belonging
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Music
21 January 2021
The Sounds of Somali Supergroup 4 Mars
A seminal anthology of 4 Mars, a 40-member Somali supergroup formed in 1977, is coming out via Ostinato Records.
Video
29 November 2017
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.
Music
19 June 2017
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.
Music
20 March 2017
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.
Audio
25 September 2013
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.
News
12 December 2012
1980s Somali Pop from Dur Dur Band
Check out the first single of Awesome Tapes From Africa's next label release, vintage Somali pop musicians Dur Dur Band
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