Somali Music of Somalia

The country of Somalia has come a long way to recovery. It is said that when the people engages in leisure activities; they must be happy. The people of Somalia have come a long way since the Islamic insurgents banned music.

The civilisation of Islamic State of Somalia is connected with its evergreen melodious inheritance. Somali music that would be once heard in all street corners and nooks of Somalia is now dead. It is alleged that the diverseness of the Soamalian people which generates Somalia its musical refinement and heritage. The nation of Somalia has around 2 cultural groups with assorted languages and culture. The ethnic groups that make Somalia include; the Samaal, which includes the Darod, Isaaq, Hawiye, and the Dir clan groups; and the Saab, that includes the Rahanweyn and Digil clans and other smaller clan groups.

This variety has been helpful in adding the music to the platform to which Somali songs and music stand now. For example, the Pashtuns of Somali has been traditionally affiliated with music that does melodious deeds at sacred and social events.

The music in Somali has also been influenced by the other African neighboring states. The Somali music has been classed in four diverse families mainly; Classical and Somali pop music. The diverse musical instruments employed to produce Somali songs and music gives it the distinct characteristics.

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