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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.
Somali songs are pentatonic.That is, they only use five pitches per octave in contrast to a heptatonic (seven note) scale such as the major scale.At first listen, Somali music might be mistaken for the sounds of nearby regions such as Oromo in Ethiopia, Sudan or the Arabian Peninsula, but it is ultimately recognizable by its own unique tunes and styles.
Aar Maanta – singer-songwriter, composer, and music producer; Abdi Sinimo (c. 1920s–1967) – artist and inventor of the Balwo musical style; Abdullahi Qarshe (1924–1994) – musician, poet and playwright known for his innovative styles of music which included a wide variety of musical instruments such as the guitar, piano, and oud
Discographies of Somalian artists (1 P) I. Somalian musical instruments (2 P) M. Music organisations based in Somalia (1 C) Somalian musicians (6 C, 4 P)
Pages in category "Somalian musicians" The following 4 pages are in this category, out of 4 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. B. Jonis Bascir; H.
Somali women performing a traditional dance Somali singer Fartuun Birimo wearing henna hand and arm designs. Somali art is the artistic culture of the Somali people, both historic and contemporary. These include artistic traditions in pottery, music, architecture, wood carving and other genres.
Pages in category "Somalian singers" This category contains only the following page. This list may not reflect recent changes. D. Baashe Delta
Pages in category "Discographies of Somalian artists" This category contains only the following page. This list may not reflect recent changes. K. K'naan discography