March 15, 2019

Little-known story of Somalia's disco era

In the 1970s and 80s Mogadishu's airwaves were filled with Somali funk, disco, soul and reggae. Musicians rocking afros and bell-bottom trousers would perform at the city's trendiest nightclubs during the height of the country's golden era of music. Somali Night Fever tells the story of the people keeping Somali music alive, including two friends, separated by war but united by the music of the golden era. Guardian tells the story.