“To me, being a Somali is a blessing because there’s so much richness artistically. And I say it’s a blessing because most of us don’t actually realize how rich our heritage and our culture is.” ...

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Aar Maanta and Sankophoenix rocked the Cedar Cultural Center on Saturday, April 11th. You can read an interview with Aar Maanta here Rosy Simas of Rosy Simas Danse is Haudenosaunee, Seneca, Heron Clan ...

The visually engaging animation video showcases jubilant children collaborating with Aar Maanta as a musical ensemble in a playground, as well as cherishing family moments. The children are seen ...

ST. CLOUD — Nearly one year to the day after he was originally scheduled to take the stage, Aar Maanta will perform at the Paramount Center for the Arts on Oct. 13. It's the final stop on his ...

MinnPost’s reporting is always free, but it isn’t free to produce. We rely on donations from our readers to fund our independent journalism. Twenty-nine individuals, groups and arts organizations will ...

A visa delay for a London-based musician who is Somali and Muslim has forced a group of Minnesota performing arts organizers to cancel a monthlong residency for him and his band, the Urban Nomads. The ...

Minneapolis, USA - October 5, 2023 – SOMALI singer AAR MAANTA TO RELEASE EDUCATIONAL ANIMATION video 'TA TE TI TO TU' ON INTERNATIONAL TEACHERS DAY I applauded Aar Maanta and Deeqa Ahmed for their ...

A London-based Somali singer was forced to cancel his much-awaited trip to Minneapolis last month after his visa approval was delayed. The singer, Aar Maanta, and his band were scheduled to lead a ...

The Somali musician Hassan-Nour Sayid — known by his stage name, Aar Maanta — and his band, the Urban Nomads, were supposed to be in Minnesota last week, where they were to kick off a monthlong ...