It was supported by the Somali government as part of the National Theatre of Somalia, and made tours throughout several countries in Africa, including Egypt and Sudan.
After a coup in 1969, the ensemble was renamed Waaberi, which means "Dawn Players".
Vocalist Maryam Mursal, the first woman to play Somali jazz, was a member of the ensemble.
[2] After performing at the English WOMAD festival in 1997, the group toured North America in 1998, and recorded an album with Egyptian musician Hossam Ramzy.
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