Hees iyo Fanka: Celebrating Somali Culture Through Karaoke and Music

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2025 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$37,800
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
African Immigrants Community Services
Status
In Progress
Start Date
August 2024
End Date
May 2025
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Anoka
Carver
Dakota
Hennepin
Ramsey
Scott
Washington
Wright
Anoka
Carver
Dakota
Hennepin
Ramsey
Scott
Washington
Wright
Project Overview

AICS is hosting "Hees iyo Fanka," a one-night event celebrating Somali music and culture through karaoke and live performances. The event aims to bring together the Somali community and broader Minneapolis public to foster pride in Somali heritage and promote cultural exchange. It will feature Somali karaoke and live performances by local artists and poets, showcasing the richness of Somali musical traditions. The event will encourage language preservation and provide an opportunity for community members to connect through the joy of music.

Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8
2025 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$37,800
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Recipient Board Members
Abdullahi Mohamed (President), Faisal Adeed (Secretary), Fatah Abdi (Tresure), Abdifatah Soyan, Mohamed Shuriye
Project Manager
First Name
Mohamed
Last Name
Ahmed
Phone
(952) 457-8991
Email
m.ahmed@aicsmn.org
Administered By
Administered by
Location

987 Ivy Avenue East
St. Paul, MN 55106

Phone
651-774-0205
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