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Timeless Chronicles of Somali Heritage

The Unyielding Spirit of Somalia: A Journey from Betrayal to Independence Somalia's history is not a dusty relic, but a vibrant tapestry woven with the defiance and courage of a people determined to chart their own destiny. Between 1948 and 1950, the nation's fate was debated in distant, opulent halls by foreign powers, as though Somalia was a mere pawn in a global game of chess. Yet, in the streets of Mogadishu, thousands rose in protest, their voices a roaring sea of resistance. This is a story not of a gift bestowed…

Congolese rumba, timeless? – RFI music

A new stage threatens the already rich history of Congolese rumba: within a few months, Unesco will examine the file jointly submitted by the authorities in two Congos so that this popular African music becomes part of humanity's intangible heritage and joins reggae among others. or tango. This candidacy, which was drafted during the very serious international colloquium on rumba in March 2020, has not only a symbolic dimension; it also reflects the awareness of a cultural richness to be valued, defended and…

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