Volume 3 (1988) & Volume 4 (1989)
In the 1980s, Mogadishu was home to one of East Africa's most vibrant music scenes, where Somali melodies met funk, disco, reggae, soul and jazz. At its centre was Dur- Dur Band, founded by drummer Adan Handal and childhood friend Isse Dahir Qassim.
Artist: Dur Dur Band
Genre: African Jazz/Funk/Psych
Label: Analog Africa
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By 1984, Dur- Dur had become the house band at the legendary Jubba Hotel, developing an explosive live sound that was both deeply local and remarkably modern. While their early cassette releases, Volumes 1 and 2, spread across Somalia, Volumes 3 and 4 marked the band's creative peak.
About the artist
The Dur-Dur Band (dur dur meaning 'spring' in Somali) was a musical group from Mogadishu, Somalia. The band was formed in the 1980s and was one of the most well-known acts on the Mogadishu disco scene at the time.Their sound encompassed funk and disco, with influences of soul. The band has recently undergone a resurgence in popularity following the use of their music for a TikTok trend.
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