Yange Yange Arts is a Wagogo cultural group from the central Tanzanian region around the city of Dodoma. Tanzania has some 12 ethnic groups none…
Artist Profiles: Yange Yange Trio
Tag: Tanzanian music
Artist Profiles: Remmy Ongala
Known as “The Doctor,” Remmy Ongala was based in Dar es Salaam with his band Orchestre Super Matimila. In Tanzania, Remmy’s popularity among the people…
Artist Profiles: National Taarab
All Stars Kikundi cha Taifa (National Taarab Orchestra) of Zanzibar was founded many years ago having a flexible set up but always featuring the finest…
Artist Profiles: Nadi Ikhwani Safaa
Founded in 1950, the Nadi Ikhwani Safaa orchestra can probably trace its roots back further than any other orchestra in Africa. Every known musician from…
Artist Profiles: Jahazi Modern Taarab
Established in Dar es Salaam during December 2006, Jahazi Modern Taarab group is currently the leading taarab group in Tanzania with more fans than any…
Artist Profiles: Jagwa Music
Founded in 1972 in the outskirts [Ng’ambo] of Dar es Salaam as a chakacha ngoma group – a style of traditional music performed mainly on…
Artist Profiles: Dr. Hukwe Zawose
Dr. Hukwe Zawose was one of Tanzania’s leading traditional musicians. His work was a joyful celebration of his heritage. He dressed in elaborate costume and…
Artist Profiles: Culture Musical Club
Culture Musical Club is not only the largest but also one of the most prolific and successful orchestras of Zanzibar, and they present taarab music…
Artist Profiles: Bi Kidude
Bi Kidude was an institution in Zanzibar, and East Africa’s greatest musical legend. The diva of Zanzibar taarab, she also played other musical styles…
Artist Profiles: Swifatui Abraar Group
Swifatui Abraar Group was formed in 2007. The group was started by three young men, Hassan Kumbi, Hassan Ahmada and Mashaka Kumbi, and more recently…