African Revolution Band was formed in 1999. It was a splinter group from the African Beat and African Stars Bands (Wana Twanga Pepeta), who were one of the biggest hits in 200’s Festival of the Dhow Countries, in Zanzibar.
The popularity of the African Revolution Band started when they were the resident band at Hotel 77 in Arusha, and developed the Chumvi Chumvi dancing style.
In January 2000 the band returned to Dar es Salaam, where they played weekly at venues including Gerezani Railway Club, Leaders Club and Bahari Beach Hotel. Under the direction of their band leader, Muumini Mwijuma, who devised the massively popular Tam Tam style, the group released the chart topping Maisha Kitendawili album, and grown even more popular.
Discography:
Maisha Kitendawili (2001)
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.
