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Somalia Sees First Major Music Concert in 20 Years

Alan Cross 0 Comments

Next to the term “failed state” in the dictionary is a map of Somalia.  The place has been a basket case for years thanks to civil war, pirates and al-Shebab, the fun-hating Islamists who once tried to ban music–ALL music–saying that it was un-Islamic.

No music on the radio.  No live performances.

But now that al-Shebab is out of Mogadishu, music has returned to the city.  This past week, Somalis were able to enjoy their first proper concert in two decades.

Read the full story at Dillapress.com.

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Alan Cross

is an internationally known broadcaster, interviewer, writer, consultant, blogger and speaker. In his 40+ years in the music business, Alan has interviewed the biggest names in rock, from David Bowie and U2 to Pearl Jam and the Foo Fighters. He’s also known as a musicologist and documentarian through programs like The Ongoing History of New Music.

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