{"title":"Somalia","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"various-artists-au-revoir-mogadishu-songs-from-before-the-war-comp-album","title":"Various Artists | Au revoir Mogadishu: Songs From Before the War (Comp.) | Album","description":"\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAu Revoir, Mogadishu: Volume 1 - Songs From Before the War\nis a seminal compilation of 1970s and 1980s Somali music. Compiled by Berlin-based researcher Nicolas Sheikholeslami (founder of ÇAYKH Recordings), it played a key role in the global rediscovery of Somalia's pre-civil war \"Golden Era\". A fusion of traditional Somali folk with Western funk, disco, rock, and reggae, influenced by Arabic and Indian sounds. Originally released as a cassette and digital mixtape. The success of this mixtape led Sheikholeslami to co-curate the Grammy-nominated compilation Sweet As Broken Dates on Ostinato Records.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Website: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.discogs.com\/release\/7494761-Various-Au-Revoir-Mogadishu-Songs-From-Before-The-War-Vol-1\"\u003ediscogs\/Various-Au-Revoir-Mogadishu\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelated Artists: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/search?q='Khadija%20Qalanjo'\"\u003eKhadija Qalanjo, \u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/search?q='Waaberi'\"\u003eWaaberi, \u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/search?q='Dur-Dur%20Band'\"\u003eDur-Dur Band, \u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/search?q='Iftin'\"\u003eIftin\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e","brand":null,"offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42268790784082,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1712\/4551\/files\/various-artists-au-revoir-mogadishu-volume-1-songs-from-before-the-war-Cover-Art.jpg?v=1769577562"},{"product_id":"various-artists-sweet-as-broken-dates-lost-somali-tapes-from-the-horn-of-africa-comp-album","title":"Various Artists | Sweet as Broken Dates: Lost Somali Tapes From the Horn of Africa (Comp.) | Album","description":"\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet as Broken Dates: Lost Somali Tapes From the Horn of Africa\nis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Website: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.discogs.com\/master\/1232393-Various-Sweet-As-Broken-Dates-Lost-Somali-Tapes-From-The-Horn-Of-Africa-\"\u003ediscogs\/Sweet-As-Broken-Dates\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelated Artists: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/search?q='Khadija%20Qalanjo'\"\u003eKhadija Qalanjo, \u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/search?q='Waaberi'\"\u003eWaaberi, \u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/search?q='Dur-Dur%20Band'\"\u003eDur-Dur Band, \u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/search?q='Iftin'\"\u003eIftin, \u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/search?q='4%20Mars'\"\u003e4 Mars\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e","brand":null,"offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42268918415442,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1712\/4551\/files\/various-artists-sweet-as-broken-dates-lost-somali-tapes-from-the-horn-of-africa-Cover-Art.jpg?v=1769578881"},{"product_id":"various-artists-light-sound-of-mogadishu-comp-album","title":"Various Artists | Light \u0026 Sound of Mogadishu (Comp.) | Album","description":"\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight and Sound of Mogadishu is a compilation of Somali funk, soul, and afro-rock tracks from the 1970s, released by Afro7 Records in 2015. The compilation features music from the first privately owned recording studio in Somalia's capital city at the time. The compilation aims to capture the vibrant musical spirit of Mogadishu in the 1970s, a period when local bands were heavily inspired by Western acts like James Brown, The Doors, and Santana, creating a unique, organ-led funk sound. The original singles were released on the local \"Light \u0026amp; Sound\" label, an offshoot of an electric appliance shop where the recording studio was located.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Website: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.discogs.com\/release\/7366358-Various-Light-Sound-Of-Mogadishu\"\u003ediscogs\/Various-Light-Sound-Of-Mogadishu\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelated Artists: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/search?q='Khadija%20Qalanjo'\"\u003eKhadija Qalanjo, \u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/search?q='Waaberi'\"\u003eWaaberi, \u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/search?q='Dur-Dur%20Band'\"\u003eDur-Dur Band, \u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/search?q='Iftin'\"\u003eIftin, \u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/search?q='Magool'\"\u003eMagool\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e","brand":null,"offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42268922445906,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1712\/4551\/files\/various-artists-light-and-sound-of-mogadishu-Cover-Art.jpg?v=1769579643"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.artrockstore.com\/ja-jp\/collections\/somalia.oembed","provider":"Artrockstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}