Maryan Mursal, The Resilient Voice of Somali Jazz! "The only true light is culture, it is knowledge." Moom of Africa, The Queen, The Legend, The true spirit of Somali people, Hooyo soomaaliyeed, Geatest female singer and The mother of somali music. "In Somalia, Maryam Mursal has been instrumental in liberating song, music and poetry from archaic art traditions. Rebellious, courageous, resplendent and with a superb voice, she played a leading role in the evolution of morals towards women's libera