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THANK YOU MALAYSIA

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K'Naan or Keynaan

Good on you Aunty (aka ABC in Australia)…

My favorite music program is the daily planet(Keep it up, Lucky Ocean), a music program like no other on this planet. The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)’s Radio National provides all my information, education and entertainment needs. So the daily planet, LNL among other gems deserve special awards. Anyway, a few years ago the daily planet featured one of Mariam Mursal’s CDs and last week I heard them play ‘Hoobale’ by K’Naan. Oud, guitar percussion and vocals that ask, 'How come they only fix the bridge after someone has fallen?'. Dusty foot philosopher indeed. Well done, mate. Goodonya K’naan. For more info, please visit http://www.abc.net.au/rn/dailyplanet/stories/2009/2626608.htm#transcript

I’m too old for the stuff K’Naan produces, but I have a lot of respect for his talent and more importantly I’m delighted to notice that he supports the EDC’s Somali Interactive Radio Instruction in Somalia. Now that makes him not only a talented musician, but a role model for all Somalis in the diaspora, especially the Somali business community who should at least pay tax and listen to K’Naan for inspiration and follow his example. Interested in Keynaan’s work….google for 'Hoobale' or K. Warsame; K'Naan or Dusty Foot Music/Sony/ATV Music Publishing Canada (SOCAN), Track and Field 9875896 (Through Universal in Australia), K'Naan - 'The Dusty Foot Philosopher’ or visit http://knaanmusic.ning.com/

K'Naan supports EDC's Somali Interactive Radio Instruction program, so do I. Do you?

Interested in supporting the EDC's Somali Interactive Radio Instruction Program, Please visit http://idd.edc.org/donate/

Last Updated on Thursday, 06 August 2009 08:15

What follows is an account of the various stages involved in a traditional Somali Wedding..

Arranged marriage

First, a long time ago Somali people have arranged marriages although now there is a big difference because of the new generation. However, there is still arranged marriages happening even though it depends what the people want, for example some of them want to have an arranged marriage but some don’t. The arranged marriage is like this, first the family of the groom go to the girls house and look a few different times in case if the girl is good or bad. After that the groom’s family decides with themselves whether they like her or not privately. If they like the girl they ask the girls parents that they want to arrange a marriage to their son. It actually takes a few days to answer the question because first they discuss with the family members, especially the girls grandparents. After that the answer will be yes or no, if yes that’s good news for the groom’s family and if not that’s simple because they can move on. That’s all about the way Somali people can arrange marriages.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 27 May 2009 04:43

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