Aar Maanta
Sign in to saveSomali singer, composer, songwriter, instrumentalist and music producer
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Aar Maanta moved from his native Somalia to the UK in the late 1980's due to the civil war. As a lone child in a new country he turned to music for comfort absorbing many genres including pop, rock, hip hop, RnB and house. He now produces an eclectic mix of styles blended with traditional Somali music. Aar Maanta's first notable performance was in July 2006 at Rise: London United the UK's largest multi-cultural festival. He played alongside Graham Coxon, Common, The Wailers, Buzzcocks, The Duke