The Creation Story Of The Bilingual Somali-English Children's Album (Ubadkaa Mudnaanta Leh)
“The children are the priority,” sings Aar Maanta, “In the three folds of time; As yesterday, today and tomorrow; Being tomorrow’s expectations of hope; Today’s guests waiting for us; The joy that filled our eyes.” Combining Somali traditional poetic storytelling with modern styles, Aar Maanta and emerging performers portray how youth in tough situations ranging from forced migration to inner city tension find peace.
After serving as Artist In Residence at The Cedar Cultural Center, Minnesota’s world music venue, Aar Maanta collaborated with Minnesota-based producer Greg Grease of Astralblak; sound engineer Medium Zach; Somali playwright, poet, and filmmaker Professor Said Salah; and 20+ youth from the Cedar Riverside neighborhood.
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27 сен 2021
