Aar Maanta leads one of the few active touring bands in the world that plays live Somali music. MinnPost’s journalists are out in the community to report on the things that are happening in Minnesota.

“To me, being a Somali is a blessing because there’s so much richness artistically. And I say it’s a blessing because most of us don’t actually realize how rich our heritage and our culture is.” ...

Aar Maanta and Sankophoenix rocked the Cedar Cultural Center on Saturday, April 11th. You can read an interview with Aar Maanta here Rosy Simas of Rosy Simas Danse is Haudenosaunee, Seneca, Heron Clan ...

The visually engaging animation video showcases jubilant children collaborating with Aar Maanta as a musical ensemble in a playground, as well as cherishing family moments. The children are seen ...

A visa delay for a London-based musician who is Somali and Muslim has forced a group of Minnesota performing arts organizers to cancel a monthlong residency for him and his band, the Urban Nomads. The ...

ST. CLOUD — Nearly one year to the day after he was originally scheduled to take the stage, Aar Maanta will perform at the Paramount Center for the Arts on Oct. 13. It's the final stop on his ...

Aar Maanta infuses a blend of traditional Arabic and Somali music with notes of rock and reggae. The native of Somalia is coming to St. Cloud for a week-long residency and live performance with his ...

Minneapolis, USA - October 5, 2023 – SOMALI SINGER AAR MAANTA TO RELEASE EDUCATIONAL ANIMATION VIDEO 'TA TE TI TO TU' ON INTERNATIONAL TEACHERS DAY I applauded Aar Maanta and Deeqa Ahmed for their ...

A London-based Somali singer was forced to cancel his much-awaited trip to Minneapolis last month after his visa approval was delayed. The singer, Aar Maanta, and his band were scheduled to lead a ...

The Somali musician Hassan-Nour Sayid — known by his stage name, Aar Maanta — and his band, the Urban Nomads, were supposed to be in Minnesota last week, where they were to kick off a monthlong ...