A digital journey exploring identity, culture, belonging and Somali musings that surpass time and location. Join Amina Isir, An American Somali on her quest to make sense of her Somali roots.
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S7EP2. The Longevity of Ilkacase Qays Recap.
For over two decades, Ilkacase Qays has carved out a space for himself in Somali music, evolving alongside the culture while remaining true to his artistry. From his early days in Somali hip-hop to his continued influence on audiences across the diaspora, his career speaks to the power of reinvention, consistency, and cultural connection.
In this episode, I revisit my writing on Ilkacase Qays and reflect on his longevity, his contributions to Somali music, and the ways his work has resonated with different generations of listeners. We also talk about what it means to build a legacy in an industry that is constantly changing.
Continue exploring Ilkacase Qays through ISIRKA:
📰 Geeska: Ilkacase Qays and the New Language of Somali Love | https://www.geeska.com/en/ilkacase-qays-and-new-language-somali-love
✍🏾 Substack: Isku Dhiig Baan Nahay — Ilkacase Qays | https://aminaisir.substack.com/p/isku-dhiig-baan-nahay-ilkacase-qays?utm_source=publication-search
🎶 ISIRKA Music Mix: For the Music — Ilkacase Qays | https://isirka.simplecast.com/episodes/s5ep13-ilkacase-music-mix-0rBRk_9r
1 Oct 2026
S7EP1. Saalax Sanaag Sings Us Home Narration
S7EP1. Saalax Sanaag Sings Us Home Narration
What does it mean to be an artist of your people?
In this episode of ISIRKA, I narrate my Geeska essay, Saalax Sanaag Sings Us Home, exploring Saalax’s music, his commitment to Somalinimo, and the role Somali artists have long played as storytellers, witnesses, and keepers of memory.
From songs of unity to love, friendship, and heartbreak, Saalax’s music keeps returning to one idea: we belong to one another.
For the article: https://www.geeska.com/en/saalax-sanaag-sings-us-home
For my Saalax Sanaag Music Mix: https://isirka.simplecast.com/episodes/s5ep6-ragga-dambe-salaax-sanaag
13 Nov 2025
S6EP5. For our Foremothers: A Homecoming
S6EP5. This episode is the second installment of my YouTube conversations, with Samiya Hashi of Somaliland Tourists- you can watch this episode on YouTube @isirkapodcast. We discussed the way the return home allowed us an ability to connect with our foremothers and live according to their advice and example. Samiya has been living in Hargeisa with her foremothers for the past few years and shared the realities of living in a female only household admist a male dominated society. We of course took the conversation to discuss music as well and the overall learnings from being in the motherland.
🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts and join us in this reflection on belonging, womanhood, and the beauty of being rooted in your people.
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