Somalia has the distinction of being one of only a handful of
African countries that are composed almost entirely of one ethnic group, the Somalis. Traditional bands like
Waaberi[?] have gained a small following outside the country, and others, like
Maryam Mursal[?], haved fused Somali traditional music with
rock,
bossa nova and, especially,
jazz, influences. Native instruments include the
batar[?] drum.