In the last video, I was present when Saalax Qaasim was recording the songs for a Somali TV in Sweden. I was, for awhile his student of Oud, but had to move away for studies.

I remember his warnings about my wanting to learn how to play the Oud. He would say ’son, with your interest in Somali literature you may end up becoming deeply involved in Somali music’. Must go back to catch up with the old man.