Collection of Somali poetry (Muqdisho, Afgooye and elsewhere, 1987)

Abstract

This collection of Somali poetry, recorded by J.W. Johnson in Muqdisho, Afgooye and in the Sool region of Somalia from February to October 1987, includes recitations of a multitude of genre including religious music associated with Ramadan and recreational poetry and songs including churning, pounding, mat-weaving, sheep, goat and cattle-watering, welcoming and children's songs.

Ururin maanso Soomaaliyeed oo Prof. J.W. Johnson ka soo ururiyay Muqdisho, Afgooye iyo gobolka Sool, Febraayo ilaa Oktoobar 1987. Ururintani waxay ka kooban tahay: musikada diineed ee la xiriirta Ramadanka; maanso la macaansado; hees-hawleed oo la xiriira caano ruxa, badar tumid, falkin kebed, shubidda xoolaha; hees-carruureed iyo heeso la xiriira martiggelinta.

Questa raccolta di poesia somala, registrata e curata da J.W. Johnson a Mogadiscio, Afgoi e nella regione Sol dal febbraio all'ottobre del 1987, include performance di diverso genere tra cui: musica religiosa associata al Ramadan, poesia ludica, brani e canti associati alla lavorazione del latte (per ottenere burro), atto del pestare, tessitura di stuoie, abbeveraggio del bestiame, canzoni per bambini e relative all'ospitalità.

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