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Somalia: A Nation of Poets

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Somalia: A Nation of Poets

Somalis worldwide stay connected to their culture and homeland through poetry.

Somalia’s rich oral culture features poetry as its highest art form, a tradition that continues with Somali peoples worldwide. Produced with Ka Joog and the Somali Museum of Minnesota.

AIR DATE 8/11/17

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    More than any other country, Somalia is a nation of poets. Their culture revolves around poetry, an art form that remains significant as Somali refugees relocate throughout the world. Poets in Minneapolis and Columbus express the best of this tradition. Produced with Ka Joog and the Somali Museum of Minnesota.

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    • #0 - Somalia: A Nation of Poets |
      Tuesday, Jun 17 at 4:30am TPT MN
    • #0 - Somalia: A Nation of Poets |
      Tuesday, Jun 17 at 10:30am TPT MN
    • #0 - Somalia: A Nation of Poets |
      Tuesday, Jun 17 at 4:30pm TPT MN
    • #0 - Somalia: A Nation of Poets |
      Tuesday, Jun 17 at 10:30pm TPT MN
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