ZANZIBAR: ZANZIBAR, The peaceful Island of Taarab, went a mile ahead with the Trace Awards & Summit, which celebrated the ...

Swahili taarab, a form of sung poetry that emerged as East Africa ... She is currently working on the life history of a Swahili woman, Salama binti Rubeya who lived in Zanzibar and Kilwa between 1910 ...

Unlike the 12-piece acoustic taarab ensembles we'll be experiencing in Zanzibar, modern taarab takes a stripped-down approach--keyboard, drum machine, bass, and a rotating lineup of dynamic vocalists.

As the sun sets, the action moves to the Main Stage at the Old Fort (Ngome Kongwe). This historic venue will host a diverse lineup, beginning with the Zanzibar Taarab Heritage Ensemble, bringing ...