Berlin-based cassette label Caykh Recordings and Jakarta Records recently put together the striking Au Revoir, Mogadishu mixtape, a collection of pre-war songs from “the golden days of Somali music.” The 45-minute Somali disco mix runs through a number of selections from the likes of Dur Dur Band, Waaberi, Qadiijo Qalanjo and several other acts.
“This Tape of 70s and 80s Somali sound is a rich blend of traditional Somali folk music infused with Western funk, rock and reggae and a touch of Indian, Arabic and African flavors,” explains Caykh. “There are hardly any proper releases of this soulful sound of guitar, synthesizer and drums. I spent some months finding, compiling and editing rips of TV and live recordings on old VHS tapes and radio broadcasts to cassette tapes and here is what I got. Enjoy! With love from Mogadishu.”
Au Revoir, Mogadishu A-Side Track List
01 Libaaxyada Maaweeliska Banaadir – Naga Tag, Kac Hooyaa 02 Waaberi – 03 Kooxda Halgan – badbaado guri hooyo 04 Qadiijo Qalanjo – Diriyam Oo Hoo Diriyam 05 Waaberi – Soo dhowoow 06 Wabari Xishood & Jaceyl 07 Iftin – Wanaagaaga 08 Waaberi 09 Qadiijo Qalanjo – Dhesessha 10 Dur-Dur Band – Ethiopian Girl 11 Iftin – Axdigii Waad Oofin Weyde
