In the last decade many early recordings of Somalia?s funk, soul and disco era have been reissued. This record is not a reissue. The Berlin Session ? is the first studio album of its kind since the golden days of Mogadishu came to a halt three decades ago. It is the living proof that Somali music is hot, funky and (!) well alive. The record captures a historic reunion which took place in 2019 in Germany?s capital Berlin. London-based Dur-Dur Band Int. An eight-piece powerhouse of Somali live-music unites with three legendary Somali singers: Xabiib Sharaabi, Faduumina Hilowle and Cabdinur Allaale for a concert at Berlin?s HKW. Fueled with a restored sense of pride, the freshly reunited musicians decided to get together in a Neukoelln studio for two amazing days of recording.
Tracks:
1. Wanka helaa
2. Riyo
3. Hasha geel
4. Heeyaa
5. Duurka
6. Love my love
7. Sallal
8. Jija love
