Various Artists | Sweet as Broken Dates: Lost Somali Tapes From the Horn of Africa (Comp.) | Album

Sweet as Broken Dates: Lost Somali Tapes From the Horn of Africa is a critically acclaimed 2017 compilation album released by Ostinato Records that showcases a unique fusion of Somali, funk, soul, reggae, and Indian musical influences from the 1970s and 80s. The music was salvaged from valuable cassette tapes that had been buried to protect them during the Somali civil war. The album has received widespread praise for its cultural significance and musical quality. The Guardian describes the set as an "extraordinary nod to 'swinging Somalia'" and highlights the powerful, soulful vocals of artists like Maryan Naasir and Faadumo Qaasim.

Artist Website: discogs/Sweet-As-Broken-Dates

Related Artists: Khadija Qalanjo, Waaberi, Dur-Dur Band, Iftin, 4 Mars