Analog Africa's Mogadisco (Dancing Mogadishu - Somalia 1972-1991) is a remarkable compilation that unearths decades of vibrant Somali music, spanning from 1972 to 1991. Curator Samy Ben Redjeb — whose label has dedicated itself to recovering rare recordings from across Africa and beyond — took on what many consider his most ambitious project yet, given the enormous challenges of documenting Somalia's musical heritage. The result is a dazzling collection of soul, funk, and traditional sounds that paint a vivid picture of a thriving music scene that the world has largely never heard.
This release is a testament to the dedication of those who risked everything to preserve these recordings, bringing artists like the Dur-Dur Band, Omar Shooli, and Fadumo Qassim to a global audience for the very first time. The gatefold sleeve houses a substantial 16-page LP-size booklet, making this as much a historical document as it is a musical experience. For fans of world music and those drawn to the rich, largely unexplored sounds of East Africa, this compilation is an extraordinary window into a golden era of Somali music.
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- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Analog Africa
- Genre: Soul & Funk, Folk, World, & Country
- Release Date: 12/13/2019
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TRACKS
A1. Daradaa Muxibo
A2. Hab Isii
A3. Check Up Your Head
B1. Geesiyada Halgamayow
B2. Waakaa Helaa
B3. Sirmaqabe
C1. Baayo
C2. Hoobeya
C3. Shaleedayaa
D1. Ladaney
D2. Godonimada Jira
D3. Ii Ooy Aniga
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