Hassan Sheikh Muumin: The Hoobal as Creator, Preserver, and Social Critic of the National Heritage

Abstract

This article introduces us the figure of Hassan Sheikh Muumin, one of Somalia's greatet modern songwriters and playwrights. After an introduction about the life and the career of the poet, four of Hassan's songs, two dealing with women, and two with politics are presented in their English version.

Maqaalkaani wuxuu ka hadlayaa Xasan Sheekh Muumin, oo ah mid ka mid ah abwaaniinta waaweyn ee soomaaliyeed. Taariikh noololeedkiisa ee guud kasokow, waxaa halkaan laga helayaa afar hees uu tiriyay abwaanku, labo haweenka ayay ku saabsanyihiin, labada kalena siyaasadda, af ingiriisi ayayna ku tarjumanyihiin.

Questo articolo ci presenta la figura di Hassan Sheikh Muumin, uno dei più grandi compositori e poeti moderni della Somalia. Dopo un'introduzione sulla vita e sulla carriera del poeta, sono presentate quattro canzoni di Hassan, due relative alle donne e due alla politica, nella loro versione inglese.