Dur Dur Band - Dur-Dur Volume 3 & 4 (1988–1989) 2LP GATEFOLD (Vinyl LP) PRE-ORDER

Expected Release Date: 18-September-2026 - This Pre-order will be shipped on or just before this date. Release dates are subject to alteration.

*Dur-Dur Band Volume 3 & 4 Funk, disco and Somali soul from 1980s Mogadishu*

In the 1980s, Mogadishu was home to one of East Africa's most vibrant music scenes, where Somali melodies met funk, disco, reggae, soul and jazz. At its centre was Dur-Dur Band, founded by drummer Adan Handal and childhood friend Isse Dahir Qassim.
By 1984, Dur-Dur had become the house band at the legendary Jubba Hotel, developing an explosive live sound that was both deeply local and remarkably modern. While their early cassette releases, Volumes 1 and 2, spread across Somalia, Volumes 3 and 4 marked the band's creative peak.
Recorded during a time of personal tragedy and growing national crisis, the albums captured Dur-Dur pushing musical boundaries. Following the departure of singer Shimaali Ahmed Shimaali and founding bandleader Isse Dahir Qassim's tragic death, Adan Handal guided the band into new sonic territory. Volume 4 became one of their most adventurous recordings, combining electronic percussion, unusual drum textures and reggae-inspired grooves with the unmistakable spirit of Somali music.
Today, Dur-Dur's music stands as proof of a creativity that survived war, displacement and decades of silence.

Tracklisting
Disc 1
Side 1
1. Introduction Vol.3
2. Boodhari Sidiisii
3. Shuuta Shuutee
4. Doobnimadey
Side 2
1. Liibaanta
2. Run Maleysku Sheego
3. Naf Jaceyl
4. Waloow
Disc 2
Side 1
1. Introduction Vol.4
2. Waan Hubaa
3. Faduma
4. Heelooy Heelooy
5. Adigaa I Dhalanrogey
Side 2
1. Meedey
2. Alagariire
3. Is Yeel Yeel
4. Gariirtee