«Abdallah Superstar» d'Iman Ahmed: «Mon père est au cœur de ce moment de création complètement dingue»
Summary
Iman Ahmed discusses her novel *Abdallah Superstar*, which explores the rediscovery of her late father’s YouTube channel and his role as a pioneering sound engineer in 1990s Djibouti. The episode highlights the emergence of modern electronic pop music in the region, blending traditional rhythms with synthesizers during a period of national construction. Ahmed reflects on the cultural significance of this overlooked heritage and the importance of preserving it through new literary and musical initiatives.
Topics discussed
Introduction and reading from the book
Discovering the father's YouTube channel
The studio on Moscow Street and its history
Emergence of electronic music in the 90s
Atmosphere and ambition of the era
Abdallah Superstar and the Inkara group
Undervalued cultural heritage
Themes and diversity of 90s concerts
Future of Djiboutian pop music
Creating new writing from technical questions
Outro and RFI podcast promotion
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