ISIRKA

ISIRKA

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ISIRKA episodes

  • S5EP11. LONDON SOMALI WEEK SOUNDTRACK
    S5EP11. This episode is a music mix highlighting the singers that were apart of this year's London Somali Week Festival. You know I love the music and I truly enjoyed the singers that were apart of this year's festival.
    For a full track list:
    5:07- "Biyo Dhacay"- Nimco Yasiin
    8:29- "Bal Soo Orad" - Dalmar Yare
    11:11- "Saameyn"- Hanad Bandz
    13:34- Ashqaraar- Farxiya Fiska & Fuad Cadde
    17:09- An Anniversary song for Hereri and his wife- Sir Mahamoud Omar
    19:10- "Calaf"- Yurub Geenyo & Șir Mahamoud Omar
    23:21- "Ma Iloobi"- Hanad Bandz
    25:44- "Ku Siyaay Nafta"- Najma Nashaad
    29:50- "Hablaha"- Safwan Halac
    32:41- "Adoo Qalanja Ah"- Dalmar Yare
    34:43- "Macankii Dunida"- Nimco Yasiin
    37 min
  • S5EP10. Reclaiming one's Roots w/ Kasim Wise

    S5EP10. Reclaiming one's roots goes on a journey with documentary film maker and artist, Kasim Wise. We discuss his Fashion film and his first documentary, "Somaliland Ha Nolato" which screened at the BFI (British Film Institute) and in Hargeysa. In this conversation we discuss both screenings and the journey from inception to the present. This is part one of a conversation with Kasim Wise so stay tuned for pt2. This conversation highlights the ways in which you can utilize your creativity to seek a connection to cultural heritage, advocacy and standing firm in what you believe in. 

    To connect with Kasim on socials, find him on YouTube and TikTok under "Kasim Wise" and you can find him on Instagram @Kasim.Wise. 

    50 min
  • S5EP9. Another Music Mix
    S5EP9. Another Music Mix but this one is focusing on the contemporary love songs that I've really enjoyed this year. This episode is mainly to bring together Mursal Muse and Hodan Abdirahman's duets but there's a couple of other great songs on this mix as well.
    For a full track list:
    2:00- "Wan Dhabawday"- Mursal Muse and Hodan Abdirahman
    4:50- "Qalbigaan Ka Midawnay"- Ikraan Caraale and Maxamed Maame
    7:16- Iga Hiili Caashaqa- Khadar Keeyow
    11:20- Adiga Sowmaha- Nimcaan Hilaac
    15:30- Ictiraf Jacayl- Rahma Hassan
    18:20- Iga Dhawr Cidlada- Khaalid Kaamil and Warda Happy
    21:20- Dhantaadii Aan Midoowno- Ilkacase Qays
    24:10- Qalibi Nuuriya - Suldaan Seeraar
    28:15- Allow Nin Rageed Ikaaba- Yurub Geenyo
    34:28- Hello- Mursal Muse and Hodan Abdirahman
    39 min
  • S5EP8. ISIRKA RECAP
    S5EP8. Another year of ISIRKA, and a bit of a reflection and appreciation of the journey. I do these reflections every so often but this one is in honor of four years of the podcast.
    33 min
  • S5EP7. A Saado Ali Mix
    S5EP7. This mix is of Saado Ali Warsame songs. On the eve of Somalia independence day, I’d like to share the music of one of the only Somali woman singers who had a political platform.
    49 min
  • S5EP5. Hilaaci Hirgalay: Convo w/ Nimcaan
    S5EP5. This episode is a conversation I had with one of my favorite singers, Nimcaan Hilaac! We went on a journey- across time and space to discuss his career - as a singer and activist across the Horn of Africa. I learned alot about Nimcaan's work during this conversation and was impressed about what he was able to do at such a young age.
    53 min
  • S5EP4. Nimcaan Hilaac Mix
    S5EP4. This mix of Nimcaan Hilaac's songs is a complement to the interview I had with him. I really went back into his discography and pulled his earlier songs that I really liked and mixed in some newer ones. I enjoyed putting this mix together and hope you do as well1
    57 min
  • S5EP3. Ragga Dambe: Qamar Suugaani
    S5EP3. I'm bringing back the Ragga Dambe series for this episode on Qamar Suugaani. It's a bit longer because Qamar has hits. This episode was a long time in the making and I really enjoyed putting this together!!
    58 min
  • S5EP2. Geenyo Appreciation Episode
    S5EP2. Will this entire season be about Somali love songs? Maybe! This episode is a compilation of the ultimate lovergirl, Yurub Geenyo's songs. Nothing will bring to your feels like a Yurub Geenyo song!! Enjoy this episode almost as much as I did.
    39 min

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A digital journey exploring identity, culture, belonging and Somali musings that surpass time and location. Join Amina Isir, An American Somali on her quest to make sense of her Somali roots.

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