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Somali Songs of Defiance

Oral poetry is 'the foundation of all Somali culture' but normally excludes women. However, during the struggle for independence in the 1940s women came forward to compose and recite political poetry. Presented by Carolyn Dempster.

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Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Archive

This programme was restored as part of the World Service archive project