{"product_id":"dur-dur-band-dur-dur-volume-3-4-1988-1989-vinyl-lp-due-out-18-09-26","title":"Dur Dur Band Dur-Dur Volume 3 \u0026 4 (1988 1989) Vinyl LP  Due Out 18\/09\/26","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDur Dur Band - Dur-Dur Volume 3 \u0026amp; 4 (1988 1989)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note this is a pre-order item due for release 18th September 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTracklist:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e1. Introduction Vol.3\u003cbr\u003e\n2. Boodhari Sidiisii\u003cbr\u003e\n3. Shuuta Shuutee\u003cbr\u003e\n4. Doobnimadey\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e*Dur-Dur Band Volume 3 \u0026amp; 4 Funk, disco and Somali soul from 1980s Mogadishu* In 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. By 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. Recorded 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. Today, Dur-Dur's music stands as proof of a creativity that survived war, displacement and decades of silence.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Assai Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58321411899775,"sku":"AALP106","price":35.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1565\/5653\/files\/b851327030384ae5bcb4afc0db6f544b.jpg?v=1788171942","url":"https:\/\/assai.co.uk\/products\/dur-dur-band-dur-dur-volume-3-4-1988-1989-vinyl-lp-due-out-18-09-26","provider":"Assai Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}