S7EP2. The Longevity of Ilkacase Qays Recap
S7EP2. The Longevity of Ilkacase Qays Recap. For over two decades, Ilkacase Qays has carved out a space for himself in Somali music, evolving alongside the culture while remaining true to his artistry...
12 Okt 20min
S7EP1. Saalax Sanaag Sings Us Home Narration
S7EP1. Saalax Sanaag Sings Us Home NarrationWhat does it mean to be an artist of your people?In this episode of ISIRKA, I narrate my Geeska essay, Saalax Sanaag Sings Us Home, exploring Saalax’s music...
1 Okt 21min
S6EP6. My soundtrack: A Homecoming
S6EP6. In this final episode of my Hargeisa subseries, I take you on a personal sonic journey through Hargeisa — the city that feels like rhythm, memory, and movement all at once. These are the songs ...
13 Nov 202531min
S6EP5. For our Foremothers: A Homecoming
S6EP5. This episode is the second installment of my YouTube conversations, with Samiya Hashi of Somaliland Tourists- you can watch this episode on YouTube @isirkapodcast. We discussed the way the retu...
13 Nov 202543min
S6EP3. Hargeisa Soundtrack: A Homecoming
16 Okt 202550min
S6EP1. Returning to Hargeisa: A Homecoming
S6EP1. This episode is the first of Season 6:Hargeisa Homecoming. In this introductory episode I share a little about what my Hargiesa trip was like. This was such an enriching and fulfilling trip and...
2 Okt 202524min
S5EP13.Ilkacase Qays Music Mix
S5EP13. We’re closing out Season 5: For the Music with none other than the King of Summer 2025—Ilkacase Qays. I began the summer with a written piece about him on my Substack (aminaisir.substack.com),...
15 Sep 202540min
S5EP12. Qaraami: Love Songs in Motion
S5EP12. In this episode, I talk to Dr. Christina Woolner, the author of Love Songs in Motion: Voicing Intimacy in Somaliland, to explore the deep cultural significance of Somali love songs. Together,...
23 Jan 20251h 13min
