Somalia: Poor musical tradition?

[Dombra]

Somalia, and even the the Horn in general, does not have a noteworthy musical tradition unlike the rest of Africa. Is it because of Islam or some other reason?

Most Somalis I have known and interacted with have not been interested in music or have been young ghetto immigrants who listen to hip-hop and club music to fit in with other immigrants. Why?

[TheForeigner]

Now that's an interest in european cultures! More somalis and more cowbell please!

[Wadaad]

Some randoms I like...1980s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6g9ly7rufdc
1990s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7BonZm5gcs
2000s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2prlY7un4vU

[Wadaad]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TuQFpeDd0zA

Qalanjo was considered the most beautiful woman in Somalia during her heydey

http://i.ytimg.com/vi/R_pZ3L_fp0M/hqdefault.jpg

[Wadaad]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_lv4LthvBU

[Linebacker]

Is this from Somalia?Doesn't matter,its awesome :D


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QlPS16NeBO0

[Aviator]

Somalia, and even the the Horn in general, does not have a noteworthy musical tradition unlike the rest of Africa. Is it because of Islam or some other reason?

Most Somalis I have known and interacted with have not been interested in music or have been young ghetto immigrants who listen to hip-hop and club music to fit in with other immigrants. Why?

Don't forget the flat brimmed hats!!

It's an interesting point you bring up though. That area of the world certainly seems to be lacking in many cultural aspects.

[Wadaad]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxWus_maCGw

[random]

I blame it on their caucasian admix.

[Wadaad]

And this is for Delivery...Italian who grew up in Somalia performing a famous song:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdzZoUncD7A