Khadija Qalanjo
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| Khadija Qalanjo | |
|---|---|
| Native name | خديجة قالانجو |
| Born | Somalia |
| Genres | Somali music |
| Occupation(s) | singer, dancer |
| Instruments | vocals |
| Years active | 1970s-1980s |
Khadija Qalanjo (Somali: Khadiija Qalanjo, Arabic: خديجة قالانجو) was a popular Somali singer and folklore dancer in the 1970s and 1980s.[1]
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Biography
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She was the first Miss Somalia.
Qalanjo's onstage performances often featured seductive hip-swaying and elaborate hand-gesturing. Her songs usually dealt with the pangs and joys of love unrequited, lost and regained.
Music
Popular songs by Qalanjo include:
- Caashaqa Sal iyo Baar
- Sharaf
- Soohor Caashaqa – duet with Hasan Adan Samatar
Notes
- ↑ Diiriye, p.73
References
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