• Iftin Band - Mogadishu's Finest: The Al-Uruba Sessions (LP)
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Iftin Band - Mogadishu's Finest: The Al-Uruba Sessions [LP] Ostinato Records

Iftin Band - Mogadishu's Finest: The Al-Uruba Sessions [LP] Ostinato Records

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Format: LP
Label: Ostinato Records
Cat No: OSTLP013
Genre: African
Style: Africa
Released: 2022 — US
Barcode: 827565062935
Condition: Brand New & Sealed

Cassette recordings from Somalias beloved Iftin Band, captured between 1982-87 at Mogadishus Al-Uruba hotel and the National Theater. Banaadiri rhythms, dhaanto guitars, and brass fuse African, Middle Eastern, and Asian influences into raw cosmopolitan funk.

Tracklist:

  • A1. Aaway Axdigii Aynu Isku Ogeyn? = Where Is Our Promise?
  • A2. War Wayneey = Great News
  • A3. Umaayey Iyo Abo = Mother & Father
  • A4. Deriskaagi Waa Kugu Jahowareeray = Your Neighbor Is Confused About You
  • B1. Hobolada Hooyibo
  • B2. Xiriirkaagii Aan Kusoo Xarakeeyee = Let's Celebrate Our Relationship
  • B3. Wiilkii Aan Ku Waashee = The Boy Who Drives Me Crazy
  • C1. Ruuney
  • C2. Haba Ley Habaaree = Let Me Be Cursed
  • C3. Shaydan Buulow = Dancing Devil
  • C4. Sig Sig Nima = Come Closer
  • D1. Iisoo Buub = Give It To Me
  • D2. Kurbo Jaceyl = Love & Pain
  • D3. Imtaxaanka Dunida = The Test Of Life

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