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Somali On Air
Somali on Air is the UK's only Somali language radio programme. A daily show from 6pm on DAB and SKY 0185 it features contemporary and traditional Somali music, Islamic discussion and interviews with eminent members from the UK Somali community. With Somali daily news round-up, Somali On air is the new voice for Somalis everywhere, from the beautiful land of poets. Somali On Air also seeks to unite Somali’s everywhere irrespective of their political, ethnic or religious background. Somalia has the distinction of being one of only a handful of African countries that are composed almost entirely of one ethnic group, the Somalis. Traditional bands like Waaberi and Horseed have gained a small following outside the country. Others, like Maryam Mursal, have fused Somali traditional music with rock, bossa nova, hip hop, and jazz influences.
Check out our guide to listening to Spectrum on SKY.
Confirmation of how vital Somali on Air is for the British Somali Community came in July 2007. Out of all the terrible deaths of teenagers in the UK due to street violence that year 18 were from the Somali Community. A special show was dedicated to all of the families involved, not only out of remembrance but also to offer crucial support and practical advice to listeners calling into the Show, from Somali speaking counsellors. Somali on Air is the only Somali Radio Show broadcasting in the Somali language from the UK.
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