Collections of Somali music mainly drawn from the former national Waaberi singers and recordings by artists from the 1960s to the 1990s. Each of the more than 100 anthologies comprises approximately 8 tracks that give a flavour of otherwise a lost musical culture. Sleeve notes in English and Somali. Approx. 60mins each, SWEDEN. SCANSOM PUBLISHERS.

Born in Somalia to an Italian father and Ethiopian mother, Saba has come to represent the meeting of African and European cultures: as an actress she starred in a long-running Italian TV drama, playing the role of a policewoman fighting against the prejudice of her colleagues, while dealing with issues such as illegal immigration from Africa. On 'Jidka (The Line)', her musical debut, she explores the divide between Somalia and Italy with a rare sensitivity and gentle humour; mixing acoustic guitars and koras with traditional African beats and contemporary percussion. The result reflects both one woman's search for her identity and what it means to be alive in the 21st century, when so many people live in more than one culture. 12 tracks, 41:42 mins, UK. WORLD MUSIC NETWORK.

The debut album by AAR, a group of three musicians from the horn of Africa. Their music, mostly sung in Somali, displays a wide range of influences, from Hip Hop and R&B to jazz and Somali music. 12 tracks, 37:09 mins, UK. NOMADIC CIPHER PRODUCTIONS.

2004 CD