Planet Afropop - Somali DJs in America and Songhoy Blues
In this episode, we meet two women from the Twin …
April 15, 202542m 22s
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Show Notes
In this episode, we meet two women from the Twin Cities - DJ Fawzi and DJ Yasmeenah - who are challenging stereotypes while continuing a tradition of Somali-Minnesotan trailblazing. And we catch up with Songhoy Blues through a short conversation with Oumar Touré, bassist of the acclaimed desert blues group about their groundbreaking new album Heritage. We end with a tribute to Garifuna singer, activist and icon, Aurelio Martinez, wo died on March 17.
Produced by Akshaj Turebylu
PA #036
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