ISIRKA2 Sep 2022

S3EP6. Dhaxalkii Galool: The Somali language learning journey

S3EP6. In this episode, I sit down with Habo Zainab Dahir — a Somali language educator, writer, and cultural enthusiast. Born in England and raised between the UK and Somalia/Somaliland, Habo shares her deeply personal journey of reconnecting with the Somali language and embracing her identity across different homelands. Through stories of migration, memory, and meaning, Habo reflects on what it’s taken to reclaim her language and the pride she’s found in doing so. We talk about the challenges of learning Somali later in life, the joy of teaching others, and why language is such a powerful part of how we understand ourselves and each other. Habo is the founder of Galool, a platform where she publishes beautifully designed Somali language learning materials and children’s books — accessible for learners of all ages. Her work is helping build bridges between generations and diaspora communities seeking to hold onto their mother tongue. Tune in for a heartfelt conversation on dhaxal (inheritance), healing, and the role language plays in belonging. Find Galool’s resources online, and as always, thank you for listening. Discover more at ISIRKA.com and follow us on Instagram @_isirka.

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S7EP2. The Longevity of Ilkacase Qays Recap

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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