Planet Afropop April 15, 2025
Planet Afropop: Somali DJs in America and Songhoy Blues
Akshaj Turebylu talks to Somali deejays in Minnesota and to Songhoy Blues about their new album, Heritage.
In this episode, we meet two women from the Twin Cities -- DJ Fawzi and DJ Yasmeenah -- who are challenging stereotypes while continuing a tradition of Somali-Minnesotan trailblazing. And we catch up with Songhoy Blues through a short conversation with Oumar Touré, bassist of the acclaimed desert blues group about their groundbreaking new album Heritage. We end with a tribute to Garifuna singer, activist and icon, Aurelio Martinez, who died on March 17. Produced by Akshaj Turebylu.
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