National anthem of Somaliland (1960) explained

National anthem of Somaliland
Prefix:National
Country:the State of Somaliland
Composer:R.A.Y. Mitchell
Music Date:1960
Adopted:26 June 1960
Until:1 July 1960
Predecessor:God Save the Queen
Successor:Soomaaliya na Hanolato

The national anthem of Somaliland was the national anthem of the short-lived independent State of Somaliland that existed in the Horn of Africa between 26 June 1960 and 1 July 1960.

The anthem, which had no lyrics, was composed by local musicians, drawing inspiration from the traditional music of the region, and transcribed by British bandmaster R.A.Y. Mitchell of the band of the Royal Highland Fusiliers.[1] [2] [3]

See also

Samo ku waar, the national anthem of the re-established Republic of Somaliland

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Somaliland (1960) – nationalanthems.info.
  2. Web site: 1960 Somaliland First National Anthem by Walaalaha Hargeysa . .
  3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynhZmuPAbZc