4 MARS

...GULF OF TADJOURA' - The first release from Ostinato's Djibouti Archives series is a seminal anthology of 4 Mars, a 40-member Somali group. Turkish synths, Jamaican reggae, American brass, Bollywood vocals, Egyptian and Yemeni rhythms, and Chinese and Mongolian flutes all rendezvous in a corner of East Africa that for centuries served as the world's most brisk trading hub, the midway point connecting Africa, Asia, and the Mediterranean. Carefully restored and remastered. 2LP set in a gatefold sleeve, including poster.

(Djibouti Archives Vol. 1) Super Somali Sounds from the Gulf of Tadjoura by 4 Mars


1.
Natesha (Compassion) 03:20
2.
Hobalayeey Nabadu! (Hello Peace!) 09:35
3.
Dhulka Hooyo (Motherland) 07:57
4.
Tamarta (Power) 04:27
5.
Daroor (The Rain Didn't Come) 02:54
6.
Bulsha Yahay Haddadau 05:46
7.
Baxsanow Ismaacil 03:10
8.
Lama Rabeen Karo (It Cannot Be Desired) 05:13
9.
Aabo Usha Noohaay (Father Hold the Stick for Us) EXCLUSIVE BANDCAMP DIGITAL BONUS TRACK! 04:55
10.
Tilman Baa Lagu Socdaa (Follow the Rules) 07:51
11.
Inkaar Waalid (The Elders' Curse) 06:46
12.
Abaal (Gratitude) 03:51
13.
Gabadha Soo Galbiya (Song to escort newlyweds) 03:54
14.
Maalkii Runta Ahaa Anigaa Ka Rooree (I Turned Away a True Treasure) 08:12