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
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
