Dinba Music - Dinba Music

Dinba music can be defined as a new mood, like the antonym of ‘Anba’ music. Ideas are expressed in sound. This music is especially for ‘gaavaa meehunnah’. Dinba music was created in 2006 by Ishaantay. Music has always been a huge part of Ishaantay’s life, having performed in bands and on stage since the age of fourteen. Music has been central to Ishaantay’s life; he began performing in bands and on stage at fourteen and went on to found several bands in the early ’90s. He is also the founder of the Ultra Palm, Extacy, Xysters, Psyco Candy, Miracle Jive and Seachild bands in the early ’90s. A prolific songwriter and composer, he’s known for his dedication, creating songs almost as naturally as meals. Dinba Music values songwriting, but it has at times borrowed lines/phrases from great poets as a tribute to their talent and inspiration. Most of the songs composed by Dinba Music have their own original lyrics, which we have named “Kahchi” (Story Teller). Dinba Music songs …when we compose music, we are extremely passionate about creating it in our style of audio art form. A lot of musicians who played different instruments for Dinba Music helped by giving their ideas & contributed to the creativity of Dinba Music compositions. Ishaantay’s Dinba Music songs have been performed by numerous well-known artists, including Haisham, Affan, Zara, Thabi, Mifu, Aasha, Muaadhu, Shappay, Maizan Ahko, Unoosha, Fahthu, Haifa, Dheema, Appi, Shiuz, Lalith, Esa, Tholib, Shaani, Nileysha, Hasko, Thothi, Andhala, Bathool, Yamin, Nish, Shalabee, Shuaib, Ahmadey, Laisha, Jaisha, Saina, Rizu, Din Hassan, Adil [Baaga], Aleef, Nishwan [Bokitos], Ishaam, Yani & Javidh.

Ishaantay has been working with musicians to organise live music shows, aiming to showcase performances with high-quality sound that highlights the creativity of the artists. He has collaborated with several entertainment companies to organise events and provide much-needed platforms for local musicians and artists, ensuring they are valued and fairly paid for their performances. Chanaacha and Noice are music show brands created by Ishaantay and are affiliated with other companies. His first priority is to support what the artist wants to achieve.

Dinba Music’s album artwork and visual art projects have featured local legends and rising stars, including the 8th album, Rakisbondu (2012), as well as Janavaarun, Fanditha, Kula Yelo, and Naacharangi. The visual identity of these albums is often created through collaborations with prominent artists. The Different Taste album cover was designed by Nileysha (Thohtho), the Rakisbondu album cover was designed by Aima, while German illustrator Axel Röthemeyer created the cover for another well-known Dinba Music album, Odihanu.

Dinba Music’s “Dhamaagaadiya Session” will inspire and encourage today’s younger generations to pick up their instruments and perform their own material live and creative videographers and photographers to showcase their talents as well.

Many respected local musicians have contributed their songs to Dinba Music albums and Dhamaagaadiya sessions, making it a collaborative celebration of original talent.