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Busara photography by: Peter Bennett, Masoud Khamis, Link Reuben, Robin Batista, Jeremy Llewellyn-Jones, Pernille Bærendtsen, fenstein, Jonathan Kalan.

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4 Festival Timetable

9 Welcome

11 Carnival Parade

15 Festival Artists A-Z

80 Movers & Shakers

83 Busara Xtra

92 Recommended CDs

Busara Xtra

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Festival Artists A-Z

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Friday 10 Feb4:30pm Sahra Halgan Trio (Somaliland)

5:45pm Roland Tchakounté (Cameroon / France)

7:05pm Batimbo Percussion Magique (Burundi)

7:10pm Afrijam Band (Tanzania)

8:20pm Loryzine (Reunion)

8:30pm Rico & the Band (Zanzibar)

9:30pm Bob Maghrib (Morocco)

9:40pm Buganda Music Ensemble (Uganda)

10:40pm Jagwa Music (Tanzania)

11:00pm CAC Fusion (Tanzania)

12:00am Sarabi (Kenya)

=Main Stage = Amphitheatre = Forodhani

Thursday 9 Feb3:20pm

Carnival Parade (see page 11 for details) 3:20pm Pre parade show at Mnarani 4:20pm Parade departs Mnarani 5:00pm Parade arrives Forodhani

5:15pm Batimbo Percussion Magique (Burundi)

6:00pm Loryzine (Reunion)

7:05pm Swahili Encounters (Zanzibar / Various)

8:30pm Grace Barbé (Seychelles)

8:30pm Rajab Suleiman & Kithara (Zanzibar)

9:50pm Wahapahapa Band (Tanzania)

9:50pm Mswanu Gogo Vibes (Tanzania)

11:00pm Sami Dan & Zewd Band (Ethiopia)

11:10pm Ze Spirits Band (Tanzania)

12:10am (to be announced)

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Sunday 12 Feb4:30pm Kiumbizi (Pemba)

5:45pm H_art the Band (Kenya)

7:05pm Imena Cultural Troupe (Rwanda)

7:05pm Taarab - Kidumbak Group (Zanzibar)

8:20pm Karyna Gomes (Guinea Bissau)

8:30pm Usambara Sanaa Group (Tanzania)

9:40pm Roland Tchakounté (Cameroon / France)

9:45pm Madalitso Band (Malawi)

11:00pm Simba & Milton Gulli (Mozambique)

11:00pm Cocodo African Music Band (Tanzania)

12:20am Rocky Dawuni (Ghana)

=Main Stage = Amphitheatre = Forodhani

Saturday 11 Feb4:30pm Madalitso Band (Malawi)

5:45pm Imena Cultural Troupe (Rwanda)

7:05pm Chibite Zawose Family (Tanzania)

7:10pm Mcharuko Band (Zanzibar)

8:20pm H_art the Band (Kenya)

8:30pm Sahra Halgan Trio (Somaliland)

9:30pm Isau Meneses (Mozambique)

9:50pm Tausi Women's Taarab (Zanzibar)

10:50pm Kyekyeku (Ghana)

11:20pm Matona's G Clef Band (Zanzibar)

12:10am Pat Thomas & Kwashibu Area Band (Ghana / Germany)

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It’s all about unity. Our theme this year is #AfricaUnited. Music connects: people to people, heart to heart. In a world that’s increasingly divided, music reaches across borders and brings us together.

Witness the power of music at Sauti za Busara, 100% live. At the same time, the festival creates employment, builds skills and livelihoods.

As always, a rich and diverse musical feast is promised. Strong women and independence are celebrated with top singer-songwriters from Guinea-Bissau, Seychelles, and Somaliland. The swirling and evocative sounds of Zanzibar taarab are fêted alongside African blues and hiphop pioneers, boy-bands and urban-ghetto sensations from mainland East Africa, conscious reggae vibrations from Morocco to Ethiopia, highlife and afrobeat masters from Ghana, electric and eclectic musical fusions aplenty - and more you will read about in these pages.

For these blessed and unique moments in February we stand proud in our diversity, united in music, together as one. Forget your troubles, feel the magic and be inspired.

With thanks for your support - and best wishes to all, welcome to Sauti za Busara 2017.

Yusuf Mahmoud Festival Director

Words of Welcome“Bringing bands from different countries of Africa together in one place is powerful. This is something we need to do more often”

Nneka (Nigeria)


The starting point and first show of the festival is at Mnarani, near Michenzani Roundabout (approx 2km from the Old Fort).

From 3:00pm participants will begin to assemble and limber up. This is a good time for taking photographs - before the parade starts moving! Rich cultural identities against an urban backdrop.

Then, as a special treat this year, we kick off Sauti za Busara 2017 with a spectacular group of traditional drummers from Burundi.

Thu 12 Feb, Michenzani to Forodhani3:00pm Parade participants assemble3:20pm Batimbo Drummers of Burundi performance

4:20pm Parade departs Mnarani5:00pm Parade arrives Forodhani

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Carnival Parade

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When the parade sets off, everyone is welcome to join in (or follow on) as it shakes and rocks the streets of town to Forodhani.

Expect Capoeira and Kilua dancers, stilt-walkers and acrobats, beni brass bands, Mwanandege ‘umbrella ladies’, Maasai and Reki warriors, a kaleidoscope of people of all ages.

Feel free to dress up with feathers and face paint - if you are inclined. Join in, have fun, show your smile and make some noise!

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In 2008, Misoji Nkwabi was a winner of Bongo Star Search, a nationwide singing competition in Tanzania. The same year, she recorded an album of her songs “Utu wa Mtu” (Dignity of a person). The album consisted of 12 songs carrying different themes, mainly social and health issues affecting young Tanzanians.

Misoji is grounded in choral music, performing from a young age with her family; her mother was an organ player in their church. Growing up, she started performing renditions of other artists at different venues. Music has always been her passion.

She formed Afrijam Band in 2014 and performed in festivals in Tanzania including Karibu Music Festival, Marahaba Festival and Bagamoyo Festival. In her band, she sings with her sisters Nsami and Nshoma.

Nkwabi worked with Mombots Production in film and musical performances in Germany in 2009. She is a performing and visual arts graduate from TaSUBa in Bagamoyo.

Recordings: Utu wa Mtu 2009; Usawa 2014

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AFRIJAM BANDTanzania fusion, jazz, reggae Fri 10 Feb, 7:10pm Amphitheatre

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Bob Maghrib is a collective of musicians launched in 2011 who represent Morocco’s current music scene. The collective revisits Bob Marley’s most revolutionary, pioneering songs.

The collective’s approach to their style of music is to marry the rhythms and melodies of Bob Marley and the Wailers with the rhythms and melodies of Morocco. In this creative process great care is taken in order not to change or replace but merge the two cultures that are very close to their common African origin.

After touring Morocco, Egypt and Europe, the collective is working on their first album with their own compositions. The album will have a unique sound that connects North African music such as Gnawa and Berber with Jamaican rhythms.

Recordings: 2012 So Much Trouble in the World (Single); 2013 Africa Unite (Single)

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BoB MAGHRIBMorocco fusion, reggae Fri 10 Feb, 9:30pm Main Stage

Batimbo Percussion Magique is a fantastic traditional ngoma group from Burundi, a landlocked country in the African Great Lakes region of East Africa. Known for its massive drums and traditional ngoma styles, Batimbo Percussion Magique group showcases the unique cultures with strong identity of the Burundi people. They have participated in many competitions in and outside of Burundi and won several prizes. The group is involved in

the “Peace and Rehabilitation Project” as organised by the Centre for Young Kamenge that focuses on community building. They are also engaged by the National Tourism Office to entertain tourists at Bujumbura International Airport and other locations.

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BATIMBo PERCUSSIoN MAGIqUEBurundi traditional Thu 9 Feb, 3:20pm Mnarani Stage Thu 9 Feb, 5:15pm Forodhani Fri 10 Feb, 7:05pm Main Stage


Buganda Music Ensemble was founded in 2004 and led by Albert Bisaso Ssempeke Jr. the son of the legendary Dr. Albert Ssempeke Sr.

Since 2014, Albert Bisaso-Ssempeke has been a protégé of the court musicians from the court of Buganda kings in Uganda. All the instruments he plays belong to court music and other parts of Uganda, in particular the ennanga harp and lyre. In addition, flutes,

amadinda and vocals - a multi-instrumentalist par excellence, equipped with a magnetic voice and strong stage presence.

He has played all over the world including the World Harp Congress in Sydney in July 2014.

Recordings: Music from Uganda Vol. 1, 2009; Singing Wells, 2013

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BUGANDA MUSIC ENSEMBLEUganda acoustic, traditional Fri 10 Feb, 9:40pm Amphitheatre

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They also teach traditional dancing and drumming and build traditional instruments using skills learned from local craftsmen.

CAC Fusion represented Tanzania at DOADOA East African Performers Market in Kampala in 2016 and JAMAFEST

Celebrating East African Culture in Nairobi in 2015.

Recordings: CAC Fusion vol. 1, 2016; CAC Traditional vol. 1, 2016

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CAC FUSIoNTanzania fusion, traditional, band, dance Fri 10 Feb, 11:00pm Amphitheatre

The 14 CAC (Cultural Arts Centre) dancer/musicians are an extremely energetic and active troupe. They draw from various ethnic backgrounds to create high energy performances that feature many different types of music and dance from Tanzania including traditional dances, newly created dances, and music pieces that fuse traditional and modern ideas.

They are resident performers at Cultural Arts Centre at Makumira. They have performed at various tourism events, including Kili Fair in Moshi, Karibu Tourism Tanzania in Arusha, and S!TE (Swahili International Tourism Exhibition) in Dar es Salaam, plus events for the Tanzania Tourist Board and the Tanzania Association of Tour Operators.

The CAC troupe includes graduates from TUMA, Bagamoyo College of the Arts and Kilimanjaro Talent Group. In addition, the CAC is

actively involved in outreach performances and workshops in schools around northern Tanzania.


in Sweden. They had many successful cultural missions and were included in the list of Peter Gabriel’s favourite musicians, having recorded many times at his Real World Studios in UK.

Starting with 15 artists, the group has grown to 35 active members to date, mostly being close family members who are taught from an early age. The style of music has its roots

from the Gogo people of the Dodoma region who are famous worldwide for their unique vocal harmonies and instruments including marimba (balafon), zeze (Gogo two-stringed violin), irimba (pentatonically tuned thumb piano) and ngoma (different types of traditional drums). What makes Gogo music extra special is the singing which is so haunting and captivating - it doesn’t matter if you don’t understand the language, the power is in its intensity of feeling. Also spectacular in Chibite’s performance is the dancing, mainly done by women, doing elegant shoulder and neck movements.

Chibite has performed regularly at WOMAD festivals and in many countries including Japan, Canada, USA, Sweden, Finland, Germany, UK, Australia, France and Spain.

Recordings: Chibite (Real World 1996); Mkuki wa Roho/A Spear to The Soul (WOMAD Select 2000) with thanks to

CHIBITE ZAWoSE FAMILyTanzania fusion, roots, traditional Sat 11 Feb, 7:05pm Main Stage

Chibite (meaning “Let’s Go Together”) was founded by the late Dr. Hukwe Ubi Zawose (1938 - 2003), the legendary singer and multi-instrumentalist who was a master musician specialising in Wagogo music

from central Tanzania. Chibite was representing Tanzania at many international events since the early nineties, together with Dr. Zawose's son Charles, who sadly passed away in November 2004 while on a cultural tour


their musical roots or are put in a corner where they have no other choice except to make poor copies of western pop music. This is not the case for Cocodo. They work hard to keep Tanzanian music alive.

Recent career highlights include the song “Gwe Mwana” being included on the movie soundtrack for “Sunshine”. In 2014, the same track was nominated for Best Traditional Song at the Kilimanjaro Music Awards. The video clip for

“Mpola Mpola” (produced by Veescape Films) was submitted to various international film festivals.

All members of Cocodo band are presently on a two-year music placement at CEFA Tanzania. They aim to record and release a CD in the coming months.

Recordings: Massawe, 2013; Agwe Mwana, 2013; Mambo, 2013; Shomari, 2013; Mdundiko, 2015; Imbange, 2015

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Cocodo plays an exhilarating blend of Afro beat fusion - laced with jazz and Tanzanian rhythms - in the traditional Panyenje style. And with the recent addition of 2 contemporary trained dancers, their live performances have been described as pulsating and euphoric!

Hailing from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Cocodo was formed in 2010. Their message is about giving back to society and creating awareness on different issues that affect Tanzanian communities, such as malaria, HIV and autism. They also sing about their beautiful homeland - MAMA AFRICA - and the joy of growing up in Tanzania! Their lyrics are in Swahili and other Tanzanian languages.

Instruments used include marimba, Tanzanian drums, West African djembe, guitars, keyboards, traditional flutes and zeze. The band has performed in various local and international

festivals such as ZIFF, and the recent Smart Partnership Dialogue in Dar es Salaam.

Cocodo is concerned to see that the number of young musicians learning and advocating for their African musical roots is diminishing. Most young people are either unaware of

CoCoDo AFRICAN MUSIC BAND Tanzania acoustic, band, fusion, traditional Sun 12 Feb, 11:00pm Amphitheatre


Grace Barbé hails from the Indian Ocean islands of the Seychelles, where a colourful history of slavery, pirates, coups d’etat and coconuts have produced a unique Kreol rhythm, language and culture.

Drawing from the diverse cultural melange of the islands, Grace’s trio fuses the tropical rhythms and dances of the slaves with psychedelic rock, afrobeat, reggae and pop.

Conjuring a bewilderingly huge sound, the musical wavelength between bassist Grace and her younger sister Joelle Barbe (drums) must be seen to be believed. Guitarist Jamie Searle adds a dense layer of Afro - guitar sorcery.

Grace has been enticing audiences to get up and shake since the release of her debut album Kreol Daughter in 2009, with appearances all over India, the Indian Ocean region and Australia’s leading

music festivals, including Womadelaide, WOMAD New Zealand, Byron Bay Bluesfest and Woodford Folk Festival. Her band won the award for “Best World Act” six times in her current home state of Western Australia.

Passionately committed to showcasing and developing the Kreol culture with which she is so deeply connected, Grace is now on tour promoting her latest album 'Welele!'.

Recordings: Kreol Daughter, 2009; Welele! 2014

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GRACE BARBéSeychelles afrobeat, band, fusion, rock, roots Thu 9 Feb, 8:30pm Main Stage


a fresh musical style they like to call the Afro-Poetry-Experience.

Having performed at every venue and on every street corner in the past year, H_ART the BAND has built a steady reputation with various audiences. Their undeniable musical versatility, energy and witty nature make every performance they do a fan-magnet. H_ART the BAND

gives their fans a memorable experience coupled with a feel-good vibe.

Recordings: 2004 Nikikutazama; 2015 Lovephobic

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African-pop, urban-coloured vintage, uniquely comical, just to name a few of the words used to describe this versatile blend of artists Mordecai Kimeu, Kenneth Muya and Wachira Gatama.

The three met in the corridors of their acting careers in late 2012, where Mordecai auditioned Kenchez and Wachira for a play on cancer-awareness at the Kenya National Theatre.

During the rehearsal process the three discovered that they shared a similar passion for music, spoken word/poetry, comedy, dance, fashion and generally, life.

They later performed together for the first time a few months after this encounter at Dass Ethiopian Restaurant and H_ART the BAND was formed. Not long after, they joined Penya Africa’s prestigious artist development programme Sauti

Academy from which they graduated in April 2014.

Imagine acoustics, smooth vocals with a touch of poetry, spoken word, freestyle rap, drama, dance and fashion all blended into one thick pastry of art. That is what H_ART the BAND is all about.

H_ART the BAND’s music speaks to generations, being heavily inspired by day-to-day experiences.

With Mordecai and Wachira both being Slam Africa poetry kings, self-taught guitarist Kenchez compliments their rhymes with smooth, danceable tunes. Mordecai adorns their jams with his heavenly vocals and lyrics, while Wachira enlivens it with his witty spoken word/poetry.

By aligning their unwavering dedication to the do-it-yourself work ethic with a signature sound, this fusion thus creates

H_ART THE BANDKenya band Sat 11 Feb, 8:20pm Main Stage Sun 12 Feb, 5:45pm Forodhani


IMENA CULTURAL TRoUPERwanda dance, roots, traditional Sat 11 Feb, 5:45pm Forodhani Sun 12 Feb, 7:05pm Main Stage

Based in Kigali, Imena is a cultural association that has been performing Rwandan music, dance and culture for twenty years. Their show is spectacular and varied, ranging from powerful drumming to graceful dance, modern and expansive but firmly rooted in Rwandan traditions.

Imena’s main focus is youth, especially orphans and other marginalised children and lots of educative messages on children’s rights are expressed through the performances.

Imena Cultural Troupe has been performing at festivals and Cultural/Tourism Expos around the world, including Germany, Japan, Italy, China, USA, Nigeria, and Ivory Coast Masa Festival.

We look forward to more spectacular performances in this, their third visit to Sauti za Busara.

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Isau Meneses’ music career spans three decades. In 2013, his 30th anniversary in the music scene, he released his seventh album titled “Patchissa-Pananfiti” which means “There are witches in the area”.

Since then, Meneses released two more recordings and was awarded a platinum disc following the sale of over 40,000 copies of his album “Tapi Djee”.

Besides music, Isau Meneses writes poetry. Author of romantic verses, the artist lost

count of his compositions. “I do not care to know the number of my poems and my songs. What interests me is to write, to sing, to put songs on the market and to be consumed by my fans,” he said.

Recordings: Patchissa-Pananfiti, 2013; Ha Esperanca, 2014; Wankwanissa Gocha, 2015

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ISAU MENESESMozambique traditional Sat 11 Feb, 9:30pm Main Stage


Mwananyamala close to Jolijo’s, their patron’s little house and restaurant.

When they need to rehearse new songs, they convene in Jolijo’s backyard to get it all down. Their performing weekend usually starts on Friday when they suspend the week’s hustle, relax during the daytime, and then play all night Mchiriku gigs at family celebrations such as

weddings around Dar’s suburbs or smaller towns in the vicinity.

Internationally, Jagwa has performed at WOMEX, WOMAD, Roskilde Festival and more recently across the USA in a tour produced by Center Stage.

Recordings: Bongo Hotheads, 2013

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Consisting of nine artists, Jagwa Music are the leading exponents of the Mchiriku style, which originated 20 years ago in the poor suburbs of Dar es Salaam; when cheap Casio keyboards first became available.

Jagwa Music and their peers were immediately attracted by the Casio’s lo-fi sound, adopted one, hooked it to vintage amps and megaphones, and the resulting gritty, edgy, distortion-laden sound was christened Mchiriku.

This style has been thriving ever since in Tanzania, although it’s been deliberately ignored by the media, as it is associated with 'uhuni' (thuggery) and the city’s low life.

Jagwa Music have a large following around Dar es Salaam; almost everybody knows their songs, which relate to everyday issues. Many of their lines have become proverbial, and you can see quotes from their songs

painted as slogans on 'dala dalas' (local minibus taxis).

The songs often contain advice on how to survive in the city when you’re faced with unemployment, oppressive relatives, unfaithful girlfriends or husbands, AIDS, drugs and alcohol.

Jagwa’s members are all living the street life themselves, mostly working in Dar es Salaam’s cut-throat private bus-taxi business as 'dei-waka' (unlicensed drivers who jump in when another driver is caught by police, or does not make it to work). Others are 'manamba', who hustle customers into the buses for a few shillings in return.

By midday they will have made enough money to keep them going until the next morning, paying for food and some other enjoyments. In the afternoon they all meet at their 'maskani' (hangout) under a tree in

JAGWA MUSICTanzania coastal, roots, urban Fri 10 Feb, 10:40pm Main Stage


Karyna Gomes is a singer and songwriter who started at the age of 21 by singing gospel music in 1997 in São Paulo, Brazil, while she studied journalism.

Her passion for music came earlier as she grew up surrounded by musicians in Guinea-Bissau, listening to traditional and urban music of her country and also rhythms from around the world.

In 2005, she started her solo career in her homeland and the following year she participated at the CPLP Festival held in Bissau, where she sang alongside legendary artists such as Tito Paris and others from the Lusophone scene.

In 2007, she received an invitation to participate in the recording of Super Mama Djombo’s last album. She then toured with the group around the world, while following her developing solo career.

In October 2014, she released her debut solo album ‘Mindjer’ (woman). The album is a tribute to the Guinean women and those from around the world for their determination, strength and courage. It is an urban musical genealogy from Guinea-Bissau and the singer recalls traditional songs, urban classics and those she calls "my Guinean music."

'Mindjer' received excellent reviews from world music media and was was listed by the magazine BLITZ as one of the Top 10 albums of 2014.

Karyna performed at the Atlantic Music Expo 2015 held in Praia, Cape Verde, and at various world music festivals since.

Recordings: Mindjer, 2014

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KARyNA GoMESGuinea Bissau acoustic, fusion, roots, traditional Sun 12 Feb, 8:20pm Main Stage


The Kiumbizi group has been performing together since 1996. Featuring up to 20 men and women, they perform styles of traditional music and dance, which are unique and special to Pemba island.

Kiumbizi is a kind of stick dance-meets-martial arts and Boso, a rhythmic circle dance. These ngoma styles date

back centuries to a time when Zanzibar was under Portuguese control.

Kiumbizi group has performed at many ceremonies and celebrations. They live in Pujini village, Chake Chake district, an area in Pemba famous for its traditional dances and cultural vibrance.

KIUMBIZIPemba / Zanzibar / Tanzania roots, traditional Sun 12 Feb, 4:30pm Forodhani

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Kyekyeku’s music derives from the traditional Ghanaian sounds of palmwine music, highlife and Afrobeat. With his guitar, Kyekyeku carries a distinctive Ghanaian sound and image.

Kyekyeku and his band of young musicians create a myriad of rhythmic grooves that ensure the dance floor is buzzing. His music looks more towards expressing Ghana and Africa through a sound and fashion aesthetic that pushes forward a vintage African renaissance.

Kyekyeku has been on tour across Africa and was a selected artist for MASA 2016, while the band has also performed in concerts in Europe and collaborated with world-renowned musicians including Peter White (UK/Jazz), Thais Morel (Brazil), Mayra Andrade (Cape Verde), and Blick Bassy (Cameroun).

"From a very cosmopolitan background in Accra, where most people of his generation end up doing Ghanaian pop or rap is Kyekyeku who has become an unlikely young man to have taken full fledge of this music form and made it his mainstay, playing in the traditional idiom as has been, but then also extending the frontiers further."

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Recordings: A Higher Life on Palmwine, 2015

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KyEKyEKUGhana traditional Sat 11 Feb, 10:50pm Main Stage


Since 2008, the band Loryzine has been performing a modern and dynamic version of traditional Maloya music.

It represents the numerous colours and origins of the local population, in the middle of the Indian Ocean.

Maloya is traditional music, originally played by the slaves brought from East Africa and Madagascar.

The show performed by LORYZINE is based on traditional music and urban rhythms. For the audience it offers an amazing journey. The energetic choreographies and stagecraft involve active audience participation. The band merges with the crowd from the beginning to the end of every show.

Recordings: Bal Maloya (2013)

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LoRyZINEReunion roots, traditional, acoustic Thu 9 Feb, 6:00pm Forodhani Fri 10 Feb, 8:20pm Main Stage

Madalitso Band was discovered busking outside a shopping centre in 2009. Their vibrant playing, strong vocals and traditional style caught the attention of producer Emanuel Kamwenje who recorded their first album the same year.

The band plays the babatone, a homemade instrument which is very popular in Malawi, and the four-string guitar, creating the traditional Malawi banjo sound.

The babatone player works on the side as a "gardener" and the guitar player works as a "watchman" as required.

Around Malawi they are revered as musical prophets.

Recordings: Fungo Lanyemba, 2009 with thanks to Bigroundboat Music

MADALITSo BANDMalawi traditional Sat 11 Feb, 4:30pm Forodhani Sun 12 Feb, 9:45pm Amphitheatre


The G Clef Taarab Orchestra performs regularly in the bars, dance halls, clubs and at weddings. In a drive to revive the variety of musical genres from the dhow countries region, it

demonstrates its musical versatility through genres such as modern taarab, mgodro, salege, chakacha, sega and mbiwi.

MAToNA’S G CLEF BANDZanzibar / Tanzania fusion Sat 11 Feb, 11:20pm Amphitheatre

The G Clef Taarab Orchestra aka G Clef Band or Matona’s Group was formed in 1995 after the privatisation of the Bwawani Hotel and subsequent break-up of the Bwawani Taarab Orchestra. As former director of the Bwawani Taarab Orchestra, Matona was asked by the musicians to continue by forming a new group, hence The G Clef Taarab Orchestra,

which at that time continued to perform traditional taarab music.

The band originally was composed of the Bwawani Taarab Orchestra musicians but once the older musicians left, Matona recruited new, younger musicians who needed training.

The G Clef Taarab Orchestra became the first music training centre for musicians in Zanzibar, taught by Matona to play mostly modern instruments. Its repertoire included modern and traditional taarab, Indian, Arab, African, rock, pop and ‘muziki wa dansi’.

The band became dormant in 2001 when Matona’s musical talents were diverted to teaching at Zanzibar’s Dhow Countries Music Academy (DCMA).

Perceiving the need for a band in Zanzibar that could perform a variety of musical genres, Matona reformed the group in 2015.

Recordings: Urithi 2006

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Mcharuko is a young and talented band of students from Zanzibar’s Dhow Countries Music Academy. They are a vibrant and upbeat band, as their name in Swahili suggests, playing different genres of music such as pop, jazz, taarab and fusion.

The band formed in 2015 to perform regular free live concerts at the Forodhani Gardens and other open spaces around Zanzibar Town.

Mcharuko Band has five artists, all aged under 25: Christopher John – arranger/vocals, Ephraim John -assistant arranger/bass guitar, Robert John- keyboards, Richard Charahani - lead/solo guitar, James Clemence - drums.

www.zanzibarmusic.org

MCHARUKo BANDZanzibar / Tanzania band, pop, fusion Sat 11 Feb, 7:10pm Amphitheatre


Mswanu is a Gogo word meaning beauty. Established in 2007 by Frank Samwata, Mswanu Vibes is comprised of five artists, ranging from poets, story tellers and theatre performers. Musically, Mswanu play flutes, drums, zeze, marimba and guitar. This is Wagogo music beautifully mixed with contemporary pan-African vibes.

Mswanu have recorded and performed in Berlin, Germany. They also performed in Bagamoyo, Tanzania at Karibu Festival in 2014 and Marhaba Festival in 2015, and at other festivals in Kenya, Uganda, South Africa, UK, Sweden and Germany.

Mswanu Gogo Vibes are also educators on Tanzania’s rich musical heritage. They provide training in all aspects of performing arts, from playing flutes, drums, zeze, marimba, singing and theatre.

Recordings: Chinyawenga, 2014

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Pat Thomas is a Ghanaian vocalist and songwriter famed for his work in the highlife bands of Ebo Taylor and his own recordings of Afrobeat and Afro-pop.

Born in Agona, in the Ashanti Region, Thomas had music almost literally in his DNA: his father was a music theory instructor and his mother, a bandleader. His uncle was none other than legendary Ghanaian guitarist King Onyina, who was not only renowned for his own recordings, but for his pioneering work with Nat King Cole. Thomas went to live with his uncle for a time and learned musical notation. He also began to study guitar and play drums. He became a notable composer and as a teenager, established a reputation as a singer on the local club scene.

In the 1970s, he moved to Accra to join Ebo Taylor’s legendary highlife band The Blue Monks; their residency at the Tip Toe

Night Club is an important part of modern Ghanaian cultural history. In later years ,he moved to the Ivory Coast and produced various records in Afrobeat, Afro-Latin sounds and reggae melded to funky African disco.

In 1982, he moved to London and recorded Hitsville Revisited with Taylor and the guitarist’s band, Uhuru Yenzu. Thomas’ first hit outside Africa was Asanteman in 1985. He followed it with Highlife Greats Mbrepa a year later.

He played all over Europe during the following five years, recording for a series of labels. He moved to Canada in 1990, where he began teaching at university, in addition to playing and recording. Sika Ye Mogya was released in 1991 and won the Album of the Year award in Ghana. Thomas focused on his teaching for the next decade, though he did play summer festivals in Europe. His only other recording during the

PAT THoMAS & KWASHIBU AREA BANDGhana / Germany afrobeat, band, roots Sat 11 Feb, 12:10am Main Stage

‘90s was Nkae on Sikafutro Productions in 1996.

In June of 2015, the UK label Strut released his first recording in over a decade. Entitled Pat Thomas & Kwashibu Area Band, it was recorded in Accra. It placed the singer in the company of a band assembled by multi-instrumentalist Kwame Yeboah and saxophonist Ben Abarbanel-Wolff. Other musicians included drummer Tony Allen, Noble Kings’ bassist

Ralph Karikari, and a host of younger players including Thomas’ daughter Nanaaya, a celebrated vocalist in her own right.

Recordings: : Pat Thomas and Kwashibu Area Band, 2015

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Zanzibari qanun player Rajab Suleiman is probably best known internationally as a featured soloist of Culture Musical Club, which together with Ikhwani Safaa established the legacy of the island's large taarab orchestras and social clubs.

A natural musician and untiring in his quest for musical knowledge, Rajab has moved beyond the frontiers of the taarab of old, becoming a virtuoso on this difficult instrument by studying the instrument’s classical Arabic and Ottoman roots, taking part in workshops in Egypt and playing with Palestinian virtuoso oud-player Habib Shehadeh.

More recently he has branched out to study Western classical music and jazz, adapting compositions from Bach to Monk to the qanun, all molded by his own Zanzibari and taarab music experience.

Kithara was formed in 2012 by Rajab: “New times demand new structures to advance artistic goals.” Feeling that their creativity was held up by the traditional club structure, they branched out on their own.

Besides composing and playing more conventional taarab songs and instrumentals that feature the group’s singers and instrumentalists, Kithara are generating a new repertoire by turning to the inspiration of Zanzibar’s many traditional ngoma dances, trying to marry the infectious rhythms and melodies to the group’s regular taarab instruments that besides qanun, also include oud, accordion, double bass and various percussion instruments.

In 2013 the group released Chungu: "A dazzling album. Gloriously and richly acoustic, with deft real-time interplay and magnificent singing." (Chicago Reader, 2015).

RAJAB SULEIMAN & KITHARAZanzibar / Tanzania taarab, traditional Thu 9 Feb, 8:30pm Amphitheatre

Just recently, up-and-coming new star Saada Nassor joined the group and in a short while has become the Island’s most talked about new singer. She grew up singing qasida in Quranic school and later become a member of her school’s choir. Prior to joining Kithara she has sung with a variety of Zanzibar’s modern taarab groups. Saada’s love however is with the old-school acoustic taarab: “In modern taarab everything is played at the loudest volume, and the singer has to go along in order not to be drowned out. The acoustic taarab and its

instruments allow me to express myself and to use my voice in a much more intricate manner.”

During 2016 Rajab Suleiman and Kithara performed their US debut with Center Stage. The shows featured Zanzibari singer Makame Faki and he will be make a special guest appearance for the show at SzB2017. Makame Faki is one of the doyens of Zanzibari taarab, having been a featured singer with Culture Musical Club for almost 40 years.

Recordings: Chungu, 2013

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Rashid Amin Abdallah aka Rico Single was born in Kikuu village, on Pemba island. He started music at primary school, as part of the school’s traditional dance group.

In 2001 together with friends, Rico Single created Swahili Arts Group which had more than 40

young members, performing traditional dances, acrobatics and zenji flava music.

In 2004 they had the opportunity to participate at the Bagamoyo Arts Festival, where they also attended workshops. In 2005 they released their first tracks “Fadhila za Punda” and “Hii Sanaa”, which were recorded at Baucha Records. Around the time of the general election during the same year, many of the group members diverted to other activities and Swahili Arts collapsed.

After the demise of Swahili Arts Group, Rico Single decided to go it alone as a solo artist and focus primarily on zenji flava music.

Rico Single’s rise to local fame began in 2006, when he released his first song entitled “Hili Game”, recorded at Heart Beat Records. The track generated significant airplay on Zanzibar radio and was well received. His follow up “Kasimama Peke

RICo & THE BANDZanzibar / Tanzania fusion, hiphopFri 10 Feb, 8:30pm Amphitheatre

Yake” (He Stands Alone) quickly confirmed Rico Single as a force to be reckoned with in the local music scene.

At the first Zanzibar Music Awards in 2006, Swahili Arts Group’s single “Fadhila za Punda” won a prize.

Rico Single became better known after collaborating with other local artists including Berry Black, Shirko and Small x, with whom he released “Yaache Mambo ya Club” in 2007. More successful collaborations soon followed, featuring Kasim

Mganga in “Nitampataje” (2008), Sultan King in “Tuongee Kidogo” (2009), Baby J in “Wacha Waongee” and AY in Champagne (2010).

At Sauti za Busara 2015 festival in the Songs for Peace competition, Rico Single won the Bronze Award with his track ‘Amani ndio Furaha Yetu’ .

Recordings: Champagne, 2010; Amani ndio Furaha Yetu, 2015

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“ When we recognize we are all branches of the same tree we begin to see our

common roots”Rocky Dawuni

Rocky Dawuni is a Ghanaian musician and activist, straddling the boundaries between Africa, the Caribbean and USA to create an appealing sound that unites generations and cultures.

A galvanizing performer, Dawuni has shared the stage with Stevie Wonder, Peter Gabriel, Bono, Jason Mraz, Janelle Monae and John Legend, among many others.

Influences include the soulful beats of Fela Kuti, the positive messages of Bob Marley and the infectious, sing-along anthems of Michael Franti, K’naan and Matisyahu.

Rocky Dawuni’s sixth album, Branches of the Same Tree, was

nominated for “Best Reggae Album” for the 58th Annual GRAMMY Awards. The first single “African Thriller” and outrageous accompanying video have been making serious waves around the world.

Named one of Africa’s Top 10 global stars by CNN, he has showcased his talent at prestigious venues such as The Kennedy Center in Washington DC, Lincoln Center in New York City and The Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles.

www.cumbancha.com/rockydawuni

RoCKy DAWUNIGhana reggae, roots, afrobeat Sun 12 Feb, 12:20am Main Stage


Born in Cameroon, Roland Tchakounté started his musical training with percussion followed by the guitar, piano and harmonica.

His music is the perfect merging between Mississippi Blues and the deep African roots of these songs, greatly enhanced by the harmonies of Bamiléké, his mother tongue.

Through his music, he talks about the downward spiral of a brutal world and of Africa, a continent from where there seems to come only bad news.

Roland Tchakounté looks up to many blues artists for inspiration including Elmore James and Muddy Waters, but regards John Lee Hooker and Ali Farka Toure as his real masters.

He has performed in almost every corner of the world, on stages in Belgium, Canada, Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Lithuania, Croatia, France and in many African countries.

He released several albums over the years with the latest entitled ‘Ngueme and Smiling Blues’.

Recordings: Abango, 2005; Waka, 2008; Blues Menessen, 2010; Ndoni, 2012; Ngueme and Smiling Blues, 2016

www.roland-tchakounte.com with thanks to

RoLAND TCHAKoUNTéCameroon / France jazz, blues Fri 10 Feb, 5:45pm Forodhani Sun 12 Feb, 9:40pm Main Stage


Sahra Halgan sings with a clear, uplifting voice in the traditional Somali style, which bears much in common with the music of Sudan and the Arabian peninsula. It is often accompanied only by handclaps, although for the last several years Halgan has been touring with French musicians Aymeric Krol and Mael Saletes in a style they call “World Music from Somaliland”.

Sahra escaped civil war in Somalia in 1993, becoming a refugee in France. People in the north part of what was then Somalia had rebelled against the brutal dictatorship of Siad Barre, splitting off to form what is now Somaliland in 1991.

“I started singing when I was 13,” she says. “Somalia was still at peace. Then to encourage fighters in the civil war, I became a nurse even though I didn’t have proper training to help

fighters who were attacked with airplanes and artillery. Singing isn’t only for fame or money, sometimes you can use music like medicine.”

Music had been suppressed by the Barre regime and Halgan’s songs were part of a wave of protest music. “My songs had the opportunity to play that role,” she says. “I sang for people fighting against the dictator. We had to go to the bush, and I would go to tents that were transformed into surgery rooms and encourage patients.”

With the collapse of Barre rule, Somaliland was able to forge a separate peace. Its rulers created democratic institutions and it currently enjoys a quasi-independent status, but the international community still treats it as part of Somalia.

After decades in France, in which she eked out a living as a cafeteria worker and musician,

SAHRA HALGAN TRIoSomaliland traditional, pop, fusion Fri 10 Feb, 4:30pm Forodhani Sat 11 Feb, 8:30pm Amphitheatre

a few years ago Halgan returned to Hargeisa, the capital of Somaliland. There she opened a studio that is apparently the only place in the country where musicians and poets can produce their work. She notes with a laugh that she does weddings too, but her main focus is on bringing attention to her forgotten land.

“I wanted to show what’s going on in Somaliland, because the world forgets us, I don’t know why. We decided to live alone without Somalia, but they won’t accept that.

“My songs are political and personal,” she continues. “I ask,

‘Why do you forget us? We did everything the international community has asked.’

“I want the whole world to know there is a democratic, peaceful country called Somaliland. The world is forgetting four million people. It’s as if we don’t exist. It’s not just.”

Recordings: Somaliland, 2009; Faransiskiyo Somaliland, 2015

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Samuel Berhanu, stage name Sami Dan, is an engineer by profession, but music has been his passion for as long as he can remember.

Sami Dan’s music career began when he was in high school, writing songs and playing in bands . He joined Hasset Acoustic Band for 3 years and spent another year with Sydney Solomon’s Imperial Majestic Band.

In 2014, Sami Dan formed Zewd Acoustic Band and released a four song promotional CD. His singles Anchi Yene and Shegitu earned ample airplay and online views. The band has played in the major festivals of Addis Ababa, at corporate events, hotels and night clubs.

Sami Dan’s debut reggae album Kerase Gar Negeger features 13 tracks. He sings about different topics: love, unity, peace, humanity, spirituality and happiness. With his exceptional song writing skills, groovy melodies and authentic arrangements, Sami Dan was nominated for several Ethiopian music awards during 2016.

With no doubt, Sami Dan is on a speedy rise to international stardom!

Recordings: Kerase Gar Negeger, 2016

www.samidanmusic.comwith thanks to Ethiopian Airlines.

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Sarabi’s music is influenced by everyday happenings. They create a sound picture that vividly represents Kenyan society.

Sarabi was formed in 2005. In recent years they have proved to be one of the most respected Afro fusion bands in Kenya. The group includes eight young men from the Eastland’s slums of Nairobi. They started playing together when they were all aged around 11 years only. Together over the years they have managed to create one of the most solid bands in the Kenyan music scene.

Sarabi’s music is rooted in traditional rhythms such as benga, with a blend of Western sounds. In 2013 they released their first album, titled Oyaore, to rave reviews.

In 2014 they took Kenya by storm with Sheria. Juliani, the Kenyan hip-hop legend, collaborates on the track. Sheria

looks back at the maize scandal, the missing free primary education money, the Kazi kwa Vijana scandal and more.

The song also blames the Kenyan people for accepting bribes and bribing when it is convenient to do so. In his signature voice, towards the end of the song, Juliani says the tears of the perpetrators have drowned the blood of the victims, in reference to the post-election violence. He also mocks the commissions of enquiries formed over the years by saying they do not tell the truth. Finally, in regard to Westgate and in a unity call, Juliani says, ‘You are not my tribe, but you are my blood type. But it doesn’t have to take a tragedy to know that’.

Sarabi’s performances are legendary, generating excitement wherever they play. Within the last 2 years, SARABI has become one of East Africa’s most popular live bands, performing at Sauti za

SARABIKenya band, urban, rock, reggae Fri 10 Feb, 12:00am Main Stage

Busara 2015, Selam Festival in Addis Ababa, Bayimba Festival and DOADOA in Uganda, and East African Vibes Concert in Dar es Salaam. Including a successful tour in Europe during 2015, SARABI was a big hit at Africa Oye Festival in Liverpool, Roskilde Festival and WOMEX (World Music Expo) in Budapest, Hungary.

A documentary film about SARABI, their story and their music, titled Music is Our

Weapon, premiered in Nairobi during February 2016. It is a film about the power of music as a tool for social change.

Recordings: Oyaore (album), 2013 ; Suluhisho (single), 2013; Toto Africa (single), 2013 ; Fuata Sheria (single), 2013

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Simba's love of hiphop started in the early '90s, listening to artists like De La Soul, Common and A Tribe called Quest. The art that combines words with rhythm and breakbeats was beginning to impact on this boy's life, and he began rhyming at the age of 13. From this point onward, the young rapper's thirst could not be satisfied and his will to innovate the local hiphop industry wasn't to be stopped.

Milton Gulli, a celebrated musician/producer in

Mozambique, started as a member of the successful underground band “Philharmonic Weed,” and has performed and recorded in Panama and Portugal. He is equally at home with acid jazz, funk, soul and hiphop.

Recordings: “The Heroes - A Tribute to A Tribe Called Quest”, 2013

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SIMBA & MILToN GULLIMozambique hiphop Sun 12 Feb, 11:00pm Main Stage


Throughout the year, and particularly during the week before Sauti za Busara music festival, Busara Promotions works in collaboration with Zanzibar’s Dhow Countries Music Academy (DCMA) to provide opportunities for musicians of different backgrounds to meet, learn from each other, and create new musical fusions. These collaborations are called Swahili Encounters.

This year's residency and performance unites artists from Zanzibar, Tanzania and Morocco:

Mehdi Nassouli guembri, ghaita, percussions, vocals; Foulane Bouhssine ribab ; Anas Chlih traditional banjo; Mohammed Issa Matona oud, violin; Victor Lolinga zeze, marimba, vocals; Kauzeni Lyamba percussion; Andrew Ashimba guitar, vocals; James Clement Simon drums; Gora Mohammed Gora ganun.

SWAHILI ENCoUNTERSZANZIBAR / TANZANIA / VARIOUS fusion Thu 9 Feb, 7:05pm Main Stage

“ Immensely popular with Tanzanians as well as visitors to the region, Sauti za Busara has

firmly established itself as an unmissable event on the African cultural calendar and ‘the friendliest festival on Planet Earth’.”

Daily News, Tanzania


Launched at Zanzibar’s Dhow Countries Music Academy (DCMA) in 2014 and comprising of DCMA teachers and students, the Taarab - Kidumbak Group was formed to participate in a competition to tour in America. Since then, they participated in three highly acclaimed tours in the summer of 2015. The first at

the HIFA festival in Harare, then at the Africa Festival in Germany where the band represented Zanzibar traditional music and finallyat the BRAVE festival in Poland. The band specializes in traditional taarab and kidumbak music only.

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TAARAB - KIDUMBAK GRoUPZanzibar / Tanzania acoustic, taarab, traditional Sun 12 Feb, 7:05pm Amphitheatre

Children jumping and swimming at Shangani Point


Tausi Women’s Taarab presents a revolution in a very traditional genre: Zanzibar’s first all-female taarab orchestra where all the instruments are played by women and accompanied by women singers.

The Tausi Taarab orchestra was formed in 2009 and presents music in the tradition of classical taarab style. Dating back to the 1920s when Siti Bint Saad (widely recognised as the “mother of taarab”) recorded a large catalogue of Swahili songs, many talented women composers and singers have contributed to the development of Zanzibar’s most famous music style. However, even in the “women’s groups” during the 1960s it was only men who played the instruments. Tausi (meaning “peacock”) has changed this forever.

Since the group’s inception they have been invited to perform at various functions of the EU, the UN, opening of the “Women’s

Decade 2010-2020”, African Union, Ministry of Education in Zanzibar, Zanzibar International Film Festival, Bagamoyo Festival, as well as at private weddings and commercial functions.

Anyone who saw the group at their world premiere during Sauti za Busara 2010 can now be amazed at how far the young women have grown artistically and musically under the tutelage of Taarab stars Mariam Hamdani and Mohamed Ilyas.

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TAUSI WoMEN’S TAARABZanzibar / Tanzania taarab, traditional Sat 11 Feb, 9:50pm Amphitheatre


Usambara Sanaa play the traditional music and dance of the Wasambaa called Mdumange. The Mdumange ngoma style is music for happy times. It is played at weddings, harvests, weekends, or public celebrations.

One of the factors that makes this style interesting is its interactive nature, whereby the audience is encouraged to join in the dance.

Instruments used include a small drum, which starts the show and continues as a supporting drum. Another six drums are played by one person, with aluminium tin sheets and whistles. Mdumange has one lead singer and others who dance and sing chorus.

USAMBARA SANAA GRoUPTanzania traditional Sun 12 Feb, 8:30pm Amphitheatre

WAHAPAHAPA BANDTanzania band, fusion, traditional Thu 9 Feb, 9:50pm Main Stage

Wahapahapa Band is a group of six musicians from Tanzania looking to boldly take their distinct sound to the rest of the world and offer a taste of the richness of the language and the life experience of the Swahili people.

Wahapahapa means ‘originates from here’ in Swahili. Their music is a unique blend of homegrown music inspired by diverse Swahili traditions and

influences of contemporary world music. They have held successful concerts in Tanzania and outside the country in collaboration with many local and international artists.

Wahapahapa’s motto is: Good music, good life; harmony begins at home.

Recordings: Tanz Rock, 2008

www.wahapahapa.com


Ze Spirits Band is a group of six young and talented musicians from Bagamoyo, aged 18 to 25.

The inspiration for their music comes from the vibes of Tanzanian local traditional dance, songs and rhythms, which are successfully blended with contemporary ideas to empower the groove and engage audiences (more fire!).

Ze Spirits have participated in various festivals including Bagamoyo Arts Festival, The Beat Festival, Karibu Music Festival, Barazani (Alliance

Francaise) and Chap Chap Events in Dar es Salaam.

Some of Ze Spirits study music at TaSuBa in Bagamoyo and others at DCMA in Zanzibar.

They came together when they were between 7-10 years old, under the direction of Tanzania’s legendary singer-songwriter Vitalis Maembe.

Recordings: Safari, 2014; Mwizi, 2014

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ZE SPIRITS BANDTanzania band, fusion Thu 9 Feb, 11:10pm Amphitheatre

Fishermen near Murogo reef


In 2016 digital music sales have finally overtaken physical sales.

For any artist, understanding how to maximize on the opportunities that abound in the digital music market is key to a successful career.

Participants at this session can benefit from expertise in the areas of copyrights, digitization,

global music markets and information technology in general.

The workshop will advise artists and managers to effectively use social media to connect with fans and other potential investors, to increase their online presence as a tool to create and promote their work.

DIGITAL oPPoRTUNITIES, CHALLENGES & THREATSFri 10 Feb, 2:00pm Monsoon Restaurant

Sauti za Busara attracts music professionals from Dar to Dakar, and Movers & Shakers provides a place for them to get together, share information, exchange ideas and network. The forum takes place in the afternoons

during the festival and provides the perfect opportunity for artists, managers, media and related professionals to connect.

Admission by invitation only.

Movers & Shakers

Q & A: Opportunities to hear from and interact with some

of the performers of Sauti za Busara 2017.

MEET THE ARTISTSSun 12 Feb, 2:00pm Monsoon Restaurant

Musicians often find themselves at the forefront of popular movements, or as a voice for people who are otherwise silenced. Realising artists’ power to influence political change, political or religious leaders often crack down on freedom of expression by censoring music. At the other end of the spectrum, in relatively ‘free’ societies, artists often push the limits of what is deemed acceptable, often at

the risk of offending sensitive listeners and/or the authorities. Understanding how to negotiate such issues is a concern for musicians in any country.

At this session, invited representatives from Government together with local and international artists speak specifically to the theme of Arts Censorship vs. Freedom of Expression.

FREEDoM oF ExPRESSIoN VS. ARTS CENSoRSHIPSat 11 Feb, 2:00pm Monsoon Restaurant


Date Time Busara xtra event

Tue 7 6:00pm Mohammed Ilyas (Serena Inn)

Wed 8 4:00pm Music tour around Stone Town - daily until 12 Feb (Old Fort)

Thu 9 1:00pm Special music tour around Stone Town finishes at Parade start (Old Fort)

Thu 9 4:30pm Dufu performance by the ladies from Michenzani Madrassat (Emerson on Hurumzi)

Thu 9 7:00pm Culture Musical Club (CMC Club house)

Fri 10 2:00pm Movers & Shakers - by invitation (Monsoon)

Fri 10 3:30pm Special Performance: Emerson’s Zanzibar Music Award (Emerson Spice Secret Garden)

Fri 10 6:00pm Culture Music Club (Serena Inn)

Fri 10 6:00pm Students Film Showcase: Climate and Sustainability Awareness (Lebanon Square)

Fri 10 8:00pm Bashraf (Mercury's Restaurant)

Sat 11 2:00pm Movers & Shakers - by invitation (Monsoon)

Sat 11 8:00pm Coconut Band (Mercury's Restaurant)

Sun 12 11:00am Soulful Beach Brunch (Upendo, Michamvi)

Sun 12 2:00pm Movers & Shakers - by invitation (Monsoon)

Sun 12 4:00pm Rafiki Kishada - Kite flying competition (Mnazi Mmoja Grounds)

Sun 12 6:00pm Culture Music Club (Serena Inn)

Sun 12 8:00pm Sinachuki Kidumbak (Mercury's Restaurant)

Tue 14 5:00pm Wakushi Band Sundown session (Kae Funk, Michamvi)

Tue 14 8:00pm Festival After-Party (Coco Blue, Jambiani)

Busara Xtra


Dufu performances are typical traditional music performances that are done often during celebrations and weddings in Zanzibar.

The Dufu drumming and singing is usually done by men, but this group of women from Michenzani Madrassat started

performing some time ago and are surprising their audiences with their enthusiastic performances.

Karibuni wote!

FREE ADMISSION

Organised by:www.emersononhurumzi.com

LADIES DUFU PERFoRMANCEZanzibar IslamicThu 9 Feb, 4:30pm Emerson on Hurumzi

Busara Xtra

Women dancing at Tasani village, Makunduchi


This three hour tour around Stone Town shows you the highlights of the Zanzibari music heritage with enchanting tunes luring you around corners to discover the romantic stories of Taarab and unveil some of the local gems.

Start & finish at the Old Fort.

Wed-Sun daily, 4-7pm. Extra tour Thu 9 at 1pm (ends at Parade start).

Places are limited, so please book in advance!

Call +255 777 957 995 between 9-5pm.

ADMISSION:

Tourists: US$10

Festival ticket-holders/ locals/residents: US$5

Organised by:kawatrainingcenter.com

ZANZIBAR MUSIC ToUR Zanzibar Daily from Wed 8, 4:00pm (meet old Fort)

Busara Xtra

Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations in Stone Town


A special screening of student films about climate change or sustainable resources in their environment.

60 students from 4 Secondary Schools attended Climate Change and Sustainability Awareness workshops.

They then were taught how to make storyboards and were given the task to create a storyboard about climate change or sustainable resources in their environment.

10 were selected to transform their storyboard into a film using a smart phone.

This showcase is of their completed films.

FREE ADMISSION

Organised by Sazani Associates, an NGO working with Zanzibar government schools and teachers.

STUDENTS FILM SHoWCASEZanzibar film screeningsFri 10 Feb, 6:00pm Lebanon Square

Busara Xtra “Sauti za Busara brings an economic boost for the Zanzibar economy estimated to be more

than US$7.2m/year” African Synergy Report; 2015

House of Wonders, Stone Town


During the festival, the Dhow Countries Music Academy, Zanzibar (DCMA) welcomes visitors any time between 10am and 5pm to listen to music, enjoy the view from the balcony and meet some of the musicians.

Please check notice boards for any specific events open to

the public: such as drumming classes, open mic sessions and Taarab concerts.

FREE ADMISSION

Organised bywww.zanzibarmusic.org

MUSIC ACADEMy - oPEN HoUSEZanzibar TraditionalDaily from Fri 10, 10:00am old Customs House

Busara Xtra

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“ Busara Promotions will:

increase visibility and accessibility for African music,

develop skills and opportunities in the music sector, and

strengthen regional and international networking and partnerships,

thereby contributing to East Africa’s social, cultural, and economic development.”

Sauti za Busara music festival is organised by Busara Promotions, a non-government, not-for-profit

organisation registered in Zanzibar in 2003.


ALL-FESTIVAL PASS

oN THE DooR

oNLINE (advance only)

VIP Supporters 400,000/- TSh US$ 200

Regular 240,000/- TSh US$ 120

Africa United (African passport)

120,000/- TSh US$ 60

Residents (EAC resident permit)

120,000/- TSh US$ 60

Tanzania (Citizens)

20,000/- TSh US$ 10

Children (accompanied by adult)

FREE

Tickets and Prices

.98 Sauti za Busara 2017

Mzee wa Busara yusuf Mahmoud Festival Manager Journey Ramadhan

Technical & Stage Manager Juma K JumaVenue & Stage Manager Hassan Kambi

Sound Engineers Kepi Kiombile, Steve Kivutia, Neil Nayar

Stage Lighting Harrisday MallangoChief Electrician Hamza omar

Artists Liaison Faiza BashePress Coordinators Salome Gregory,

Amanda LichtensteinCarnival Parade Coordinator Mussa Khamis omar

Photo Coordinator Peter Bennett

Technical Consultants Sjur Brinck-Johnsen Carine Tredgold

Chief of Security Ali Abdallah AliSales Manager Kawthar Buwayhid

Festival Shop Manager Rukiya MohamedCleaner Supervisor Fatma Juma

Financial Manager Safina JumaAccountant Abubakar Mohamed

ICT/Web Manager Abdulrahman MajidBoard of Trustees Hon Simai Moh'd Said,

Verena Knippel, Ahmed Juma, Maria Sarungi-Tsehai, Hon Ally Saleh, Julia Bishop

Team Busara

Golden Tulip Zanzibar Boutique Hotel, Emerson Spice, Emerson on Hurumzi, Inaya Zanzibar, Monsoon Restaurant, Mehta’s Hospital,

Golden Tulip Dar City Center and all partners, family and Friends of Busara

Ahsanteni Sana

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