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A digital journey exploring identity, culture, belonging and Somali musings that surpass time and location. Join Amina Isir, An American Somali on her quest to make sense of her Somali roots.
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ISIRKA AMINA ISIR

    • Society & Culture

A digital journey exploring identity, culture, belonging and Somali musings that surpass time and location. Join Amina Isir, An American Somali on her quest to make sense of her Somali roots.
Check out ISIRKA.com for more

    S5EP2. Geenyo Appreciation Episode

    S5EP2. Geenyo Appreciation Episode

    S5EP2. Will this entire season be about Somali love songs? Maybe! This episode is a compilation of the ultimate lovergirl, Yurub Geenyo's songs. Nothing will bring to your feels like a Yurub Geenyo song!! Enjoy this episode almost as much as I did.

    • 38 min
    S5EP1. What's Love (in Somali)

    S5EP1. What's Love (in Somali)

    S5EP1. This episode is kicking off this new season dedicated to appreciating Somali music. This episode in particular is focusing on LOVE within a Somali context. For the tracklist of this episode:
    08:56: Saxarla- Maxamed Mooge
    12:00- Adaa Dumar Ugu Sitoo- Qamar Suugani
    14:24- Jamasho- Ahmed Mooge & Sahra Ahmed
    18:27- Cunaabi- Muuse Qalinle and Saado Ali Warsame
    22:50 - Hees Xasuus- Deeqsan Abdinasir & Qamar Suugani
    25:44- Ismoodsiis- Cabdi Ciise Cajuun & Safiya Tusmo
    29:00- Caashaqaaga Awgii- Khadra Dahir & Saalax Qaasim
    32:05- Nacabku Waligii Ha Daalo- Amin Yare
    334:48- Qalanjo - Khadra Dahir & Hassan Adan Samatar

    • 40 min
    S4EP15. 2023 Wrapped

    S4EP15. 2023 Wrapped

    S4EP15. This episode is wrap up of 2023, Isirka and the learnings that I've gained so far. Suhur moderated this conversation as we discuss the future for ISIRKA as well. Enjoy this episode and Happy New Year!

    • 48 min
    S4EP14. Claiming Space

    S4EP14. Claiming Space

    S4EP14. This episode is a true reflection episode on claiming and taking up space within your cultural heritage. This is the last episode of Season 4, Hardly Home, Always Repping. Stay tuned for more from ISIRKA.

    • 31 min
    S4EP13. Mend a Crack in the Sky ft. Hassan Ali

    S4EP13. Mend a Crack in the Sky ft. Hassan Ali

    S4EP13. This episode is a conversation with Hassan Ali Daoud, who is a medical doctor from Somaliland. We discuss his personal activism around healthcare reform and his engagement with international educational opportunities to bring change to the healthcare sector in the Somali regions. This was a fantastic conversation and please follow Hassan's journey on twitter.com/ZeyitAli. The title of this episode comes from a Somali proverb, "If we come together, we can mend a crack in the sky" this conversation illuminates that sentiment.

    • 1 hr 1 min
    A new mix

    A new mix

    To break up all the social media chatter around the Somali political situation, a new ISIRKA mix focused on the fictive imagination of a love struck society. Which songs do you like most? I went across time and space and brought together some favorites, some songs from the 60's, some contemporary songs and of course some classic qaraami songs. Enjoy this mix!

    • 51 min

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