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  2. Dhaanto - Wikipedia

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    According to Somali gabay dhaanto was believed to have been created by the nomadic Ogaden/Jidwaaq and Marreexaan clans. The origin of dhaanto could be traced back to Gödey Somali region of Ethiopia. The dhaanto dance-song was revived in the early 20th century and it was used to raise the 'spirits' of soldiers and was often sung on horseback.

  3. Aar Maanta - Wikipedia

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    Singing alongside other Somali artists, Maanta gave his new rendition of the traditional Dhaanto Somali genre. [2] In February 2014, Maanta released his second record, the six track EP Somali Songs from the Diaspora. [13] His multinational supporting band provided session work on the album, with Maciek Pysz playing guitar on "Deeqa". The record ...

  4. Culture of Somalia - Wikipedia

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    Mosque of Islamic Solidarity Somalis performing the folk dance called Dhaanto. The culture of Somalia is an amalgamation of traditions that were developed independently since the Proto-Somali era. [1] The hypernym of the term Somali from a geopolitical sense is Horner and from an ethnic sense, it is Cushite. [2]

  5. Women in Somalia - Wikipedia

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    The clan groupings of the Somali people are important social units, and clan membership plays a central part in Somali culture and politics. Clans are patrilineal and are often divided into sub-clans, sometimes with many sub-divisions. Somali society is traditionally ethnically endogamous. Women who marry are expected to join their husband's ...

  6. Sports in Somalia - Wikipedia

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    Also the likes of : Abdirahman Mohamed Ali (born 30th August 2009) is a Somali-Norwegian footballer who rose to prominence after being raised in Tromsø, Norway. Born to Somali parents, Abdirahman spent his early years immersed in a multicultural environment that shaped his identity and ambitions.

  7. Dhulbahante - Wikipedia

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    The Dhulbahante, (Somali: Dhulbahante, Arabic: الدلبهانتة) are a Somali sub-clan, part of the Harti branch of the larger Darod clan. [1] [2] [3] They primary reside in and around their traditional territories of Nugaal, as well as Doollo.

  8. World 10 Dance Champions - Wikipedia

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    This page lists the official World Champions and the countries they represented in the Professional 10-Dance of the World Dance Council (WDC). The championships are authorized and organized under the auspices of the WDC. The first World 10 Dance Championships took place in 1978 [1] and has been held annually since they were organised by the ICBD in

  9. List of dance awards - Wikipedia

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    Excellence in dance in Australia [2] Australia: Helpmann Award for Best Ballet or Dance Work: Live Performance Australia: Ballet or dance (2001–2016) [3] Bulgaria: Grand Prix: Varna International Ballet Competition: Dance Canada: Rolex Dancers First Award: National Ballet of Canada: Dance Germany: Deutscher Tanzpreis: Dachverband Tanz ...