Sauti za Busara, one of the most prestigious African music festivals, has announced some of the artists that are set to perform in Zanzibar (Tanzania).
For the 10th edition in February 2013, Sauti za Busara programmers are planning to feature what they call Best of the Best, including audience favorites of past years.
Centered within the ancient walls of Zanzibar’s Old Fort, the main stage hosts hundreds of musicians and performers from all over Africa. An open air cinema in the adjacent amphitheater screens music films from the African Continent and diaspora. Meanwhile throughout town, Zanzibar host a variety of fringe events, also known as Busara Xtra.
The Line Up so far
- Cheikh Lô (Senegal)
- Mlimani Park Ochestra (Tanzania)
- Nathalie Natiembe (Reunion)
- Culture Musical Club (Zanzibar / Tanzania)
- Mokoomba (Zimbabwe)
- Atongo Zimba (Ghana / UK)
- Owiny Sigoma Band (Kenya / UK)
- Sousou & Maher Cissoko (Senegal / Sweden)
- Super Maya Baikoko (Tanzania)
- Nawal Nawal & Les Femmes De La Lune (Comoros / France)
- Burkina Electric (Burkina Faso / USA)
- Lumumba (Tanzania)
More artists are being confirmed.
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
How amaizing it sounds,full of fun…..its a big thing that will bring pple from different continents, I would love to bt counted in me and my family if possible, I feel we need a vacation to rekindle our love life.thank you!