Abdi Badil - Baadi-doon

Abdi Badil ranks high among Somali kaban musicians. The kaban is a traditional instrument like a guitar but with four strings. In Somali music it's often played with the oud, or 'lud'- an Arabian lute.

Having played in the popular Heegan group since 1975, Abdi sprang to fame in the early '80s by winning a Somali equivalent to Pop Idol with his song 'Amaran'. Called 'Heesaha Hir Gala', it was a radio show that helped countless singers to go on and become stars.

His album literally crosses oceans with a production team from Waberi, Australia. And, like most Somali artists, he never loses sight of the plight of his nation as it adjusts to a new government after years of lawlessness and famine, dedicating the track 'Baadidoon' to Somali.

Reviewer : Awale Kullane

Baadi-doon (clip)