Aden Farah Samatar

Aden Farah Samatar was a well-known Djiboutian songwriter, composer, poet and singer.[1] Aden's art was noted for its emphasis on political justice. He sang for Djiboutian independence during the 1970s with the Arreh Group.[2]

Aden Farah Samatar
Born1943 (age 7677)
Ali Sabieh, French Somaliland
GenresDjiboutian music
Occupation(s)Musician
InstrumentsVocals
Years active1963–present

Personal life

Aden was born in Ali Sabieh, French Somaliland. During his teenage years he lived in Ali Sabieh and Djibouti where he grew up. He began to sing in 1963 with the Group Arreh and afterwards with the large Group Gacan Macan. Aden, along with other first generation artists such as Aden Elmi God, Said Xamar Qoodh, Ibrahim Souleiman Gadhle and Roda Ahmed, was among the pioneers of modern Djiboutian music.[3]

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