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| Khadija Qalanjo خديجة قالانجو | |
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| Born | Somalia |
| Genres | Somali music |
| Occupations | singer, dancer |
| Instruments | vocals |
| Years active | 1970s-1980s |
Khadija Qalanjo (Somali: Khadiija Qalanjo, Arabic: خديجة قالانجو) was a popular Somali singer and folklore dancer in the 1970s and 1980s.[1]
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[edit] Biography[]
Qalanjo was born in Somalia. She is of the Ciise Samaroon sub-division of the Mandaluug sub-clan of the Dir major Somali clan.
She was noted for her great beauty and was, in fact, the first Miss Somalia.
A passionate performer, Qalanjo's onstage performances often featured seductive hip-swaying and elaborate hand-gesturing. Her songs usually dealt with the pangs and joys of love unrequited, lost and regained.
[edit] Music[]
Popular songs by Qalanjo include:
- Caashaqa Sal iyo Baar
- Sharaf
- Soohor Caashaqa – duet with Hasan Adan Samatar