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A digital journey exploring identity, culture, belonging and Somali musings that surpass time and location. Join Amina Isir, An American Somali on her quest to make sense of her Somali roots. Check out ISIRKA.com for more
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S5EP5. This episode is a conversation I had with one of my favorite singers, Nimcaan Hilaac! We went on a journey- across time and space to discuss his career - as a singer and activist across the Horn of Africa. I learned alot about Nimcaan's work during this conversation and was impressed about what he was able to do at such a young age.…
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S5EP1. This episode is kicking off this new season dedicated to appreciating Somali music. This episode in particular is focusing on LOVE within a Somali context. For the tracklist of this episode:08:56: Saxarla- Maxamed Mooge12:00- Adaa Dumar Ugu Sitoo- Qamar Suugani14:24- Jamasho- Ahmed Mooge & Sahra Ahmed18:27- Cunaabi- Muuse Qalinle and Saado A…
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S4EP13. This episode is a conversation with Hassan Ali Daoud, who is a medical doctor from Somaliland. We discuss his personal activism around healthcare reform and his engagement with international educational opportunities to bring change to the healthcare sector in the Somali regions. This was a fantastic conversation and please follow Hassan's …
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To break up all the social media chatter around the Somali political situation, a new ISIRKA mix focused on the fictive imagination of a love struck society. Which songs do you like most? I went across time and space and brought together some favorites, some songs from the 60's, some contemporary songs and of course some classic qaraami songs. Enjo…
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S4EP12. This episode is a fantastic conversation with Aziz Faarah on reclaiming and learning how to engage with our cultural heritage and language. We recorded this conversation right on the heels of the Somali Centre for Cultural Recreation's exhibit at Nuit Blanche on September 23. In this conversation we discuss Aziz's connection to home, langua…
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S4EP11. This episode is pt. 2 of the conversation with Khadija Charif and Mohamud Mumin of Soomaal House. We touched on Khadija's latest exhibit, The Blooming Lotus Flower that had just premiered at Soomaal House. We touch on identity, gender and art in this conversation. This episode also illuminates the beauty of giving each other their flowers w…
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S4EP9. This episode features artists Mohamud Mumin (http://hundredmp.com) and Khadija Charif (https://khadijacharif.pixieset.com) of Soomaal House, a Somali gallery & artists collective in Minneapolis, MN. We discuss their art, positionally and Somali cultural art forms. This is pt.1 of a two part conversation with the artists. Check out their work…
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S4EP4. In this episode I reflect on my favorite childhood memory of going to Italy for the summer. It wasn't a luxury vacation but a way to see family and have a change of scenery. This was one of the first trips that set a foundation for making my world a little bigger and showed me by example how sweet life could be. Italy continues to nourish my…
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S4EP3. In this episode, I reflect on my positionally in regards to being Somali and diaspora. This episode is titled "Beyond the Box" to envision and imagine what we are beyond the rigid sense of identity we currently hold. ISIRKA has been a great way to own how I navigate and make sense of these identities. I share some lessons, some examples of g…
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S4EP2. I recorded this episode in Fall 2022, after I had an amazing summer across East Africa. This episode and reflection only touches on a bit of what it was like there for me, in regards to identity, culture and belonging. There is so much more I have to share about East Africa and I truly loved being there. It was home in a comfortable and fami…
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S3EP13. Isirka Reflections. This podcast originally served as a way for me to document my stories and experiences in traveling to Somali lands + across the diaspora. However, now after a couple years of producing this podcast centered on identity, culture and belonging I've learned a few things and want to grow in different ways. In this episode, I…
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S3EP12. Ragga Dambe: Jigjiga Sounds. An appreciation for the dhaanto and various sounds coming from the JigJiga area. Tracklist:0:37- Shaygoosh/Honeymoon dalki hooyo - Jaango6:20- Dhulkii Hooyo- Ali Dhaanto7:40- Sanadguuraadii Ogadenia- Suldaan Seerar9:02- Yarta Dheerey- Ali Dhaanto10:45- Hakaraamo Seegin - Ilkacase Qays ft. Xariir Axmed11:50- Iska…
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S3EP11. This episode features Ahmed who is a staunch community advocate, Somali and overall a positive role model. He shared bits of his own story, including his childhood back home in Ethiopia, adapting to the US and developing a passion for running. He runs a social media account, @Shaahoftheday, where he shares more of his thoughts and culturall…
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Its Feb - another music mix this time centered on the current tunes. Read Below for the full song list: 02:05- Dhabtuu Jacaylku Yaalaa- Magool 05:11- Saw Ma Tihid- Malyuun Maanka and Khalid Kamil 07:30- Axdi- Hodan Abdirahman & Caamir Zaki 10:14- Hees Amaan 2023- Raaxo Shariif 13:33 - So Gal Laabtan Ku Baahan- Sakriye Kobciye ft. Xamdi Bilan 17:19-…
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S3EP10. For the Queen, Sahra Ahmed. I've talked alot about my ancestors and the Ladies that came before us as a way to remember and honor the Somali female artists that reigned and gave us many hits. Sahra Ahmed has been a favorite of mine since I was a child and there's things I've appreciated about her artistry and persona the older I get. In thi…
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S3EP9. A Reflection on Hargeysa. In this episode I asked a couple people to share their reflections about our capital city. The same themes came up in each reflection: Home, Hope and Opportunity (+ Home of Somali Arts & Culture) . The uniqueness of Hargeysa lies in the stories and love each person has for the city. Enjoy this episode and stay tuned…
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S3EP8. In this episode I talk to Fatuma Adar, a Somali-Canadian writer/creative who most recently produced Dixon Road, a musical about a Somali family who recently arrived to Toronto in the early 90's. In this conversation we touch on her journey of becoming a writer and navigating first generation expectations. This was such a great conversation a…
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S3EP7. In this episode, I share some reflections about identity, culture and belonging and what that all really manifests like. At the end of the day, this cultural identity is apart of our roots - its apart of our foundation but we can negotiate how we engage with it. Also shoutout to the ladies that came before us, I have been jamming alot lately…
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S3EP6. This episode features Habo Zainab Dahir who is a teacher and a Somali language enthusiast. Habo shares some of her journey of embracing identity, culture and language throughout the years. She was born in England but raised between Somalia/ Somaliland and the UK. She publishes Somali language learning materials and books under Galool, which …
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S3EP5. First Stop: Kigali. This episode is a reflection on the first stop of my pan-african tour of Summer 2022. Kigali’s breeze and moderate climate welcomes you to enjoy your time here, just like the people. The people I’ve come across are welcoming and friendly and my favorite statement when I ask for something is “it’s possible”. And boy does R…
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S3EP4. This episode features Guleid whom I originally met in Hargeisa in 2015. He is now living in Italy and shares a bit about his journey from Hargeisa to Italy. He told me back then he wanted to go to Europe and I never imagined we'd be having this conversation all these years later. In this episode he shares his journey, his reflections and som…
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In this episode (my first in person recording!!) I speak to SayidCali Ahmed who's a rising senior at Westminster College in Missouri. We spoke at Princeton University where he is taking summer courses as apart of the prestigious Junior Summer Institute. SayidCali is an Abaarso Alum who went on to work at the boarding school after graduation. That e…
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This episode of Ragga Dambe is on Ismaaciil C. Ubax, a writer, content creator, and a positive social change agent. He has utilized storytelling as a tool for activism through various campaigns. Through his podcast, Codka Ubax, he sheds light on those who are storytellers, change makers and cultural carriers. In this episode though, I share a lil m…
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S2EP15. INTL WOMEN'S DAY- This day amongst Women's History month is International Women's day! and so of course I had to talk about the ladies that came before us. I share a little bit more about why and what I mean by this term and of course show my appreciation for the Ladies that came before us! Its been a while but I'm excited to be back! Enjoy…
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Its Feb the month of love, so I put together a couple of my fav recent Somali love songs. Did I forget any of your favorites? Let me know!TracklistJacayl wa Habaar Qabe - CABDULQAADIR HASAN NAGEEYEDhadigaba Aduunbaa- LafooleCaashaq Raagay Meel Mari - Yurub GeenyoKa Maydho Wixii Kusoo Maray - Cabdi Ciise Cajuun & Nimco DareenQalamaanyo - Amina Abdil…
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In this week's episode I talk to DJ Amal, a Female DJ based in Toronto, Canada. We talked about Somali music of course and a bit of her journey. Whereas there are many male DJs in the Somali music scene, there are not too many women DJs In this convo Amal sheds light on her experience and her hopes for Somali music in the future. Follow her on Inst…
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This episode of Ragga Dambe is on Khadar Keyow, the young prince of Somali music. While Keyow shot to popularity for his overzealous nature and boyish charm, he offers the Somali people and his fans alike so much more. Through his artistry and personal example he is encouraging us all to be better and do better. The idea of 'Ragga Dambe: A profile …
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This quick episode is paying respect to how Somali music and arts is killing it this past month. I talk on Suldaan Seeraar's London show, the screening of The Gravedigger's wife at the National Theatre in Mogadishu and Nimco Happy. After this fall, we can not say there is not space for Somalis in the arts, or that Somali music doesn't bang. Viva Fa…
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In this episode I talk to Hoda Ali who we previously talked to in S2EP9. The Gravediggers Wife ft. Omar Abdi. Hoda has combined her love for film and community throughout her career and we talk about that journey here. We discuss the ways in which Somalis are coming together, creating and recreating notions of identity, community and belonging in t…
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