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Gargar
Gargar is a group from Garissa in northeastern Kenya, made up of women of Somali origin. The goal of Gargar, named for the Somali word meaning “joining together,” is to preserve traditional culture and empower women through music. Their song “AIDS Wadila” (AIDS Kills) has brought AIDS awareness to communities throughout Kenya.
Amina Bashir, vocals
Luli Bashir, vocals
Anab Gure Ibrahim, vocals
From the Festival
Amina Bashir is a member of the all-female music group Gargar.
Photo by Pruitt Allen, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, Smithsonian Institution
Luli Bashir sings with the all-female music group Gargar.
Photo by Pruitt Allen, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, Smithsonian Institution
Anab Gure Ibrahim is a member of Gargar, a group from Garissa in northeastern Kenya made up of women of Somali origin.
Photo by Pruitt Allen, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, Smithsonian Institution
Gargar, the all-female music group from northeastern Kenya, performs on the Ngoma Stage.
Photo by Joe Furgal, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, Smithsonian Institution
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