In this episode we take a rare look at Somalia’s formative, pre-civil war years (1960-90), which saw the birth of soomaalinimo - Somali patriotism. This national mood inspired people to put aside the clan identities so heavily manipulated by the colonial powers and dedicate themselves to the creation of a new, culturally authentic, but also modern, national identity. And this was expressed in gorgeous, lyrical songs with influences from Arab art music, Hindi film songs and rich local traditions. Our principal guide is Lidwien Kapteijns (Professor of History at Wellesley College) whose book Women’s Voices in a Man’s World focuses on popular songs of this hopeful era shaped the changing lives and status of women. We’ll hear beautiful archival recordings and get inside the crucial debates and gender negotiations contained in their lyrics. We’ll also learn why the promise of this all-but-forgotten era have never been realized in Somalia.  Produced by Banning Eyre.

Women’s History Month: Reconstructing Somalia - Women’s Voices

Taariikhda Islaamka, waa barnaamij soo gudbinaya taariikhda dowladihii soo maray Muslimiinta, laga soo billaabo Khilaafadii Raashidada ahayd illaa Cuthmaaniyiinta.

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Somalia rejects U.S. plan to resettle Palestinians from Gaza, analyzing Gaza resettlement proposals, U.S.-Somalia military aid, and humanitarian crisis impacts amid regional instability.

Somalia's Bold Rejection of US Gaza Plan

In this episode, Real Sankara Hours discuss the tension between Trump and Zelenskyy, Ukraine, the U.S. empire under Donald Trump, U.S. airstrikes in Somalia, the persistent racial wealth gap, and the relevance of Pan-Africanism. (Recorded March 9, 2025) 

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Links, research related to episode 

Black wealth is increasing but so is the racial wealth gap https://www.brookings.edu/articles/black-wealth-is-increasing-but-so-is-the-racial-wealth-gap/

https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2024/04/wealth-by-race.html

Much of the Black middle class was built by federal jobs that are being cut https://www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/black-federal-job-cuts-trump-musk-dei-middle-class-rcna191704

Public sector work provides economic security for Black families https://www.americanprogress.org/article/public-work-provides-economic-security-black-families-communities/

Legacy of slavery in the racial wealth gap https://gsas.harvard.edu/news/colloquy-podcast-how-slaverys-legacy-lives-racial-wealth-gap

Trump perpetuates the U.S.’s war in Somalia https://truthout.org/articles/trump-perpetuates-undeclared-war-in-somalia-with-renewed-airstrikes/

Trump launches new airstrikes in Somalia https://theintercept.com/2025/02/04/trump-airstrike-somalia/ ; https://www.cnn.com/2025/02/01/politics/video/trump-somalia-airstrikes-hegseth-digvid

https://apnews.com/article/deserters-awol-ukraine-russia-war-def676562552d42bc5d593363c9e5ea0

Troops desertions in Ukrainian military: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jan/31/tired-mood-changed-ukrainian-army-desertion-crisis ; https://www.newsweek.com/nato-ally-reports-desertions-ukrainian-troops-training-europe-2010844 ; https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20241227-desertions-spark-panic-and-pardons-in-ukraine-s-army

“Europe needs an independent foreign policy” Jeffrey Sachs’ speech at European Parliament https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4c-YRPXDoM

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RSH 141 -- Vhere's Ze Money Zelensky? (3.23.2025)

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US food aid cuts impact 6M Somalis in 2025 humanitarian crisis, threatening famine risks for Afghanistan and Yemen amid WFP funding gaps.

US Food Aid Cuts Dire Somalia Crisis Threat 2025

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, wo died on March 17. 

Produced by Akshaj Turebylu
PA #036

Planet Afropop - Somali DJs in America and Songhoy Blues

In this week’s episode of the Low Meins Asylum Show, we break down the shocking indictment involving West Coast figure Big U. I briefly touch on the federal RICO case titled "Operation Draw Down", which outlines a wide-ranging investigation into alleged racketeering activities, including extortion, money laundering, and ties to organized criminal enterprises.

This case could have deep implications across the hip-hop industry and L.A. streets, and while the details are still unraveling, we’re here to unpack what we know so far and what it could mean moving forward.

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RICO Ain’t Just a Name Anymore!

I am back with yet another tape after taking a semi-break
This album does not disrespect the lives lost during the Civil War of the country of Somalia.

TRACKLIST:

SIDE A:
0:00 - RESTORE HOPE
7:09 - DELIVERANCE
10:10 - PROVIDE RELIEF
16:45 - OPERATION MICHIGAN

SIDE B:
19:15 - PROTESTER MASSACRE
23:05 - CHECKPOINT PASTA
25:41 - PEACEKEEPER MASSACRE
29:43 - GOTHIC SERPENT
34:32 - BLACC HAWK DOWN

This tape is mainly focused on the 1991-1999 time period of the Somali Civil War that broke out in 1991 and the UNOSOM I and II. The Gritty sampling & mixing of the tape represents the dreadful quality of life within Somalia during the time period, and the song titles mainly refer to UNOSOM operations and battles during the civil war. 

Shoutout to Ksetdex for the inspiration idea for the tape, I'm not trying to exactly replicate her sound, I've just been inspired by her "Basement Jungle Vol. 1" tape, hence why it sounds a little bit like it. Props to her for that masterpiece

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LIVE AT MOGADISHU RADIO: BLACC HAWK DOWN MIX [17/04/2025]

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