Various – Sweet As Broken Dates: Lost Somali Tapes From The Horn Of Africa

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Label:	Ostinato Records (2) – OSTLP003
Format:	2 x Vinyl, LP, Album, Compilation, Remastered
Country:	US
Released:	Aug 18, 2017
Genre:	Electronic, Funk / Soul, Folk, World, & Country
Style:	African, Disco, Funk

Tracklist

A1	Nimco Jamaac–	Buuraha U Dheer (The Highest Mountains)	5:49
A2	Aamina Camaari–	Rag Waa Nacab Iyo Nasteexo (Men Are Cruel & Kind)	6:01
A3	Ali Nuur*–	Unknown	5:21
A4	Hibo Nuura–	Haddii Hoobalkii Gabay (If The Artist Let's You Down)	4:33
B1	Gacaltooyo Band–	Ninkaan Ogayn (He Who Does Not Know) Featuring – Faduumina Hilowle	4:07
B2	Iftiin Band*–	Xuduud Ma Leh Xubigaan (This Love Has No Boundaries) Featuring – Mahmud Abdalla "Jerry" Hussen, Maryan Naasir	7:15
B3	Xasan Diiriye–	Qaraami (Love)	6:42
B4	Dur Dur Band*–	Gorof (Elixir) Featuring – Sahra Dawo	5:46
C1	Sharaf Band–	Kadeed Badanaa Naftaydani (My Life Is Full Of Tribulations) Featuring – Xaawo Hiiraan	5:32
C2	4 Mars–	Na Daadihi (Guide Us)	4:33
C3	Danan Hargeysa–	Uur Hooyo (Mother's Womb) Featuring – Mohamed "Huro" Abdihashi	6:09
C4	Sharero Band–	Qays Iyo Layla (Romeo & Juliet) Featuring – Faadumo Qaasim	3:46
D1	Waaberi Band*–	Oktoobar Waatee? Waa Taayadii (What's October? It's Ours) Composed By – Said Mohamed Harawo	4:44
D2	Danan Hargeysa–	Mama Featuring – Mohamed "Huro" Abdihashi	6:11
D3	Dur Dur Band*–	Duruuf Maa Laygu Diidee (Rejected Due To My Circumstance) Featuring – Muqtar Idi Ramadan*	4:23
D4	Iftiin Band*–	Anaa Qaylodhaanta Featuring – Mahmud Abdalla "Jerry" Hussen	5:23

Companies, etc.

Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Ostinato Records (2)
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Ostinato Records LLC
Copyright © – Ostinato Records (2)
Copyright © – Ostinato Records LLC
Manufactured By – A to Z Media
Pressed By – GZ Media – 159149E

Credits

Compiled By – Nicolas Sheikholeslami, Vik Sohonie
Coordinator [Project Coordination] – Abdullahi A. Osman, Ahmed Ismail Yusuf, Christina Woolner, Janto Djassi, Kenedid Hassan
Design [Graphic Design] – Pete 'Piwi' White
Executive-Producer, Liner Notes [Editor] – Vik Sohonie
Management – Alan Lammiman
Mastered By, Engineer [Restored By] – Michael Graves (2)
Transferred By [Archive Digitization] – Nicolas Sheikholeslami

Notes

Packaged in a gatefold sleeve and includes a 16 page booklet.

Track D2 is an additional track compared to the CD version.

Includes a download code for digital copies of all tracks except D2.

On labels and back cover:
© & ℗ 2017 Ostinato Records

On booklet and in liner notes section:
This compilation © & ℗ 2017 Ostinato Records LLC.

Manufactured in the EU.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Barcode (Text): 6 16892 50554 9
Barcode (String): 616892505549
Matrix / Runout (Runout A, laser-etched): 159149E1/A
Matrix / Runout (Runout B, laser-etched): 159149E2/A
Matrix / Runout (Runout C, laser-etched): 159149E3/A
Matrix / Runout (Runout D, laser-etched): 159149E4/A

Other Versions (3)

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	Title (Format)	Label	Cat#	Country	Year
New Submission	Sweet As Broken Dates: Lost Somali Tapes From The Horn Of Africa (CD, Compilation)	Ostinato Records (2)	OSTCD003	US	2017
New Submission	Sweet As Broken Dates: Lost Somali Tapes From The Horn Of Africa (CD, Compilation, Promo)	Ostinato Records (2)	OSTCD003	US	2017
New Submission	Sweet As Broken Dates: Lost Somali Tapes From The Horn Of Africa (15×File, FLAC, Compilation)	Ostinato Records (2)	OSTCD003	US	2017

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Reviews

Peter_Hardcore Dec 14, 2022
damn this is really REALLY good. not a duff track in the bunch
ossultondays Jun 21, 2022
Edited one year ago
All the action is on sides 1 and 2 for me but jesus what music.
bartosz.adamczak May 12, 2022
can we get a repress? i missed out on this in the local shop and the prices have skyrocketed since :(
dasMetzger May 12, 2021
should be noted that "Buuraha U Dheer (The Highest Mountains)" was sampled in The Avalanches track "Interstellar Love". For those interested in collecting the original source material.
salmaan11 Apr 15, 2021
I love this tracks specially "buuraha u dheer" by nimco jaamac
hiphopchef Dec 4, 2020
Edited 3 years ago
Expert needed....... Is there any chance to get any of these tracks pressed on vinyl, back in the days.
any help appreciated ;-)
dr.lloydsdiscs Oct 24, 2020
Stunning tracks all over but the opener by Nimco Jamaac is beyond words
gabrielstargardter May 23, 2018
Absolutely staggering record, haven't stopped listening since I bought it. Ethiopia meets Bollywood. Enchanting music.
CHG_Records Feb 1, 2018
This is a total masterpiece, whoever saved the songs on here from being destroyed should get some sorta award or recognition. Absolutely love it, reminds me a lil bit of Ethiopian music but it sure has a identity of it's own. While every tune on here is awesome and breath taking I must say the female singers do a slightly better job than the male. If you even have a minor interest in African music this is a must.