One woman's mission to promote traditional music in Somalia
In Somalia, political violence in recent years has stifled local culture. But citizens are rallying to restore the country's rich traditions...
In Somalia, political violence in recent years has stifled local culture. But citizens are rallying to restore the country's rich traditions...
This project, the third album from singer Sahra Halgan, is the label's latest foray into the music of Somaliland — the disputed, breakaway region in the Horn of...
A proud Somalilander, Sahra exudes strength and determination. As a woman, a musician, former refugee, and creative entrepreneur in Somaliland, she's had to...
Songwriter, vocalist and political activist Sahra Halgan returns with her third album, 'Hiddo Dhawr', a defiant celebration of Somaliland...
Musician Sahra Halgan is using her songs to bring attention to a cause dear to her: statehood recognition for Somaliland.
Sahra Halgan captivates in an intimate, life-affirming performance at Cardiff's Llais, blending Somali heritage with psych-rock.
We in the West are used to thinking of music mainly as entertainment. On occasion, it can fulfill a religious function, or be deployed to...
The distance between Somaliland and Sheffield is getting shorter. Six years ago, Magid Magid – born in that African country before arriving...
Amina Cadelli hit the big time as the singer in the wildly popular Swiss electro-pop band Kadebostany between 2011 and 2015, but her lavish talent has only...
It was during the civil war that Mohamoud earned herself the nickname 'Halgan', or 'the fighter'. She helped to heal the wounds of the fallen...
Somali singer-songwriter and cultural activist from Somaliland; uses music and public platforms to promote women’s empowerment and social change.