21 Sep 2023A tribute to legendary Somali musician Axmed NaajiBy Mohamed Haji Ingiriis Somalis are natural-born critics, yet for over six decades Axmed Naaji...By Music In Africa...
27 Jun 2023Refugee: K'naan and the call to humanise the struggle...For many, home is a word merely describing your country or region of origin. A place you are...By Peter Choge
20 Mar 2023Tributes pour in for Somali legend Amina Abdullahi HersiSomalis around the world are paying their tributes to celebrate the life of singer and actress...By In-house East Africa
16 May 2022Emerging Somalia: Baashe DeltaIt is a well known fact that many young people aspire to fame. For some, music offers them what...By Peter Choge
27 Apr 2020Women and singing in Somali cultureSinging is not only an integral part of daily life for Somali women but also a medium through which...By Bashir Goth
08 Apr 2020Somali king of oud Ahmed Ismail Hussein dies of COVID-19Legendary UK-based Somali musician Ahmed Ismail Hussein has died of complications related to the...By Lucy Ilado
17 Oct 2019German record label to release Somali disco compilationGerman record label Analog Africa has compiled songs that made waves on the dance music scene in...By Lucy Ilado
06 Oct 2017Somalia's Aar Maanta denied US visaSomalian musician Aar Maanta has cancelled his month-long residency in Minnesota in the US.By Lucy Ilado
20 Jul 2017Somali women honoured with compilationOstinato Records is set to release its third compilation of Somali music.By Lucy Ilado
03 May 2016Aar Maanta to headline UK Summer Somali Festival Somali musician Aar Maanta will join a host of other entertainers at the UK Somali Summer Festival...By In-house East Africa
07 Mar 2016East African refugees use music to address critical issues Given that cultural activity and creative expression is key to identity formation at both an...By Beth Achitsa
02 Oct 2015Somaliland's Horn Stars detained after tour to SomaliaFour members of the Horn Stars band from Somaliland were arrested upon their return to Hargeisa...By In-house East Africa