Somali melodies with electronic rhythm

The atmosphere on stage was punctuated by the electronic synthesizer beats, the mild guitar strings, accompanied by the sound of birds chirping in the background. Before long the limelight turned to the three women resplendent in glittering white outfits as their sweet voices filled the chilly night.

This performance last Friday night was the culmination of an experimental project involving Gargar, the all-female trio from Garissa, with French DJ and producer Kasbah and Kenyan guitarist Eddie Grey.