Somaliland music, as opposed to clan music, based on folklore traditions consists of a combination between the tender melodies of the nomads, the explosive hot drumbears of black Africa and just a little colorful instrumental accompniment. This music as transimitted by radio and tapes and performed at innumerable afternoon and night parties and weddings, is comparatively young.
Abdullahi Qarshe was the father of Somali music. He was a great poet and musician and was the first Somalian to introduce instrumental accopaniment, the lute in particular, to urban and radio audiences.
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