Archive recordings from Dijibouti’s political party band 

The Republic of Djibouti gained independence from France in 1977. A new collection of music from that time shows just how much music played a pivotal role in its quest toward independence. The music was released on Ostinato Records. Vik Sohonie is the label’s founder.

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