Members of Somali band, Waaberi, take to the stage in 1970s Mogadishu The discovery of thousands of lost recordings from Somalia's golden era of music is a timely reminder of the country's remarkable ...

Somalia has a tradition of music and most residents greeted the ban with dismay. The edict is the latest unpopular order from Islamists, who have also banned bras, musical ringtones and movies.

In a Minneapolis rehearsal room, a group of Somali musicians gathers in a circle, playing music rooted in the cafés of Mogadishu. The sound is emotional, rhythmic and steeped in memory. It’s called ...