Ahmed Ismail Hussein
Known famously in Somalia as the “King of Oud”, Hussein was a huge musical figure in his country. He traveled worldwide spreading his musical influence over his recording and performing career. Hussein was essential in defining and popularizing the traditional Somali music style known as qaraami. He was born on April 15, 1930 in Berbera, Somalia and died in London on April 7, 2020, eight days before his 90th birthday.
