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Somali songs are pentatonic.That is, they only use five pitches per octave in contrast to a heptatonic (seven note) scale such as the major scale.At first listen, Somali music might be mistaken for the sounds of nearby regions such as Oromo in Ethiopia, Sudan or the Arabian Peninsula, but it is ultimately recognizable by its own unique tunes and styles.
History. " Soomaaliyeey toosoo " is a well-known Somali song that dates from the early 1940s. It was first composed by Yusuf Haji Adam and Cali Mire Cawaale. [4] sometime in the 1940s. It was sung to mark independence day on July 1, 1960, and was regularly performed by children in the mornings at schools.
Most Somali songs are pentatonic; that is, they only use five pitches per octave in contrast to a heptatonic (seven note) scale such as the major scale. Somali art is the artistic culture of the Somali people, both historic and contemporary. These include artistic traditions in pottery, music, architecture, wood carving and other genres.
Saado Ali Warsame performing at a Somali community event organized in her honour (2011). Warsame was a prominent figure in traditional Somali music. [6] Her art was noted for its emphasis on political and social justice, as well as nationalism and romantic love. She often made use of satire, metaphor and historical allusions to convey complex ...
Samatar was born to an artistic family in Dinsoor, Somalia in 1953. He grew up in Baidoa, where he attended primary and elementary schools. He subsequently relocated to Mogadishu, the nation's capital, and began his secondary education. Samatar's involvement with music began at a very early age, with him first taking up singing during childhood.
Instruments. Singing. Years active. 1959–2013. Labels. Walaalaha Hargeisa Waaberi. Website. somali-music.com /artists /mahamed-tubeec. Mohamed Sulayman Tubeec (Somali: Maxamed Saleebaan Tubeec), (1941– 11 March 2014) was a Somali singer, songwriter and record producer. he gained the nickname of " King of Voice."
Instrument (s) Oud, piano, guitar, lute. Years active. 1940s–1970s. Labels. Wadani. Abdullahi Qarshe (Somali: Cabdilaahi Qarshe, Arabic: عبد الله قرشي) (1924–1994) was a Somali musician, poet and playwright known as the "Father of Somali music ". [2] In 1957 he wrote and composed the Somali National Anthem, Qolobaa Calankeed. [3]
Dur-Dur Band was a musical group from Mogadishu, Somalia. The band was formed in the 1980s and was one of the most well-known acts on the Mogadishu disco scene at the time. [1] The band later performed and recorded based in neighbouring Ethiopia. [2] Their unique sound encompasses funk and disco, with influences of soul.