Overview
The Journey is the solo debut album by the Somali musician Maryam Mursal. It was released in 1998 by Real World Records. Mursal supported the album by touring with the Africa Fete festival.
Production
The Journey documents Mursal's flight from war-torn Somalia through deserts to Denmark. It was produced by Simon Emmerson and Martin Russell, with arrangements by Soren Jenson. Hossam Ramzy played percussion on the album. Peter Gabriel contributed backing vocals. Among the backing musicians were members of Waaberi and Danish session players.
"Lei Lei" is a reworked version of the Waaberi song "Cidlaan Dareemaya". "Hamar" is an instrumental track. "Qax" and "Somali Udiida Ceb" were written during Mursal's trek.
Critical reception
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