Oral traditions
Stories, songs & poetry
Traditional legends, Tana River flood songs, monsoon sailing melodies and Bajuni mashairi — recorded with the people who carry them.
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Mashairi ya Mohamed Kombo
Mohamed Kombo is one of the foremost Bajuni poets. In his mashairi he tells the history of his people and reflects on life and human relationships, with a mastery of Bajuni figurative language widely respected in his community.
Recordings courtesy of Bajuni Cultural Heritage · curated by Gideon Ngaruiya
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Recordings are being digitised
The first poems and stories are being prepared for publication. Elders and community members can contribute a recording.