Preserving Somali Music with AI.

Exploring the intersection of generative AI, cultural heritage, and algorithmic sound.

From Cassette Tapes to
Neural Networks

My flagship project, QaraamiGen AI, uses deep learning to analyze decades of traditional Oud recordings. It doesn't just replicate sound; it understands the Qaraami (scales) to generate new compositions that honor the past.

INPUT SOURCEWAV
Kaban_Archive_1987.wav03:14
QARAAMI_GEN_MODEL
Scale RecognitionBati_Major
Tempo DriftNormalized
Process Complete

Somali Synth V2

Generated • 2025

Why Computational Music?

Innovation

Pushing boundaries, exploring new sonic territories that emerge from the convergence of music theory and computational power.

Preservation

Using technology to safeguard and revitalize musical traditions. AI provides a powerful tool for cultural continuity.

Expression

Computation is a new medium for artistic expression, enabling musicians to explore previously unimaginable sonic palettes.

SOMALI MUSIC HEROES

My passion for computational music is deeply intertwined with my cultural roots and appreciation for traditional Somali music, especially the rich sounds of the Oud. This project is a step towards exploring how technology can serve as a bridge to understand, create, and preserve diverse musical heritages.

Qaraami (Subcis)

Oud musical performance

Ahmed Ismail “Hudeidi”

Oud musical performance

Abdillahi Qarshe

Eda Kuhn Loeb Music Library

Tubec; Author:'Xudeydi:-Harvard archives
Sahro Axmed(Laxan/Melody:Burcaawi)
Hadaynan-Heshiineyn ~Cumar Dhuule

"The future of music lies at the intersection of human creativity and machine intelligence."

— A guiding principle in my pursuit of the Master of Science in Music Technology and Computation.