{"product_id":"dur-dur-band-dur-dur-volume-3-4-1988a-1989-2lp-gatefold","title":"Dur Dur Band - Dur-Dur Volume 3 \u0026 4 (1988–1989) [2LP Gatefold]","description":"\u003cp\u003eCat. no: AALP106\u003cbr\u003eFormat: LP 2LP Gatefold\u003cbr\u003eBarcode: 4260126062252\u003cbr\u003eRelease Date: 18 Sep 2026\u003cbr\u003eGenre: World Music\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Dur-Dur Band Volume 3 \u0026amp; 4 Funk, disco and Somali soul from 1980s Mogadishu*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003cbr\u003eBy 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.\u003cbr\u003eRecorded 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.\u003cbr\u003eToday, Dur-Dur's music stands as proof of a creativity that survived war, displacement and decades of silence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTracks: Introduction Vol.3 \/ Boodhari Sidiisii \/ Shuuta Shuutee \/ Doobnimadey \/ Liibaanta \/ Run Maleysku Sheego \/ Naf Jaceyl \/ Waloow \/ Introduction Vol.4 \/ Waan Hubaa \/ Faduma \/ Heelooy Heelooy \/ Adigaa I Dhalanrogey \/ Meedey \/ Alagariire \/ Is Yeel Yeel \/ Gariirtee\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ANALOG AFRICA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47527503102108,"sku":"AALP106","price":34.18,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0130\/8714\/6043\/files\/5_7ab20f2a-99a0-46ef-a2de-1b29f96dfeb6.webp?v=1788813265","url":"https:\/\/www.horizonsmusic.co.uk\/products\/dur-dur-band-dur-dur-volume-3-4-1988a-1989-2lp-gatefold","provider":"Horizons Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}