A famous Zanzibari singer and composer, Siti binti Saad established taarab as a performing art and as a mouthpiece for women in East Africa. In the process, she became a pioneer in many ways. Siti ...
The government has pledged support to the Five Stars Modern Taarab, after the group lost its 13 musicians in a tragic road accident that occurred in Morogoro Region last Monday. The Deputy Minister of ...
Renowned taarab singer and composer Ally Hemed, aka Ally Star, died on February 3, 2026 He passed away at Muhimbili National Hospital after being hospitalised for about five weeks Celebrated Taarab ...
From traditional rhythms to modern genres, Tanzanian music has transcended mere melodies, assuming multifaceted roles that reflect the country's diverse heritage and socio-political landscape. The ...
(CNN)-- Mohammed Issa Matona is a man on a mission. A master of taarab music, Matona is also the co-founder of Zanzibar's Dhow Countries Music Academy, a school dedicated to preserving the island's ...
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