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…
View More Artist Profiles: Remmy OngalaTag: Tanzanian music
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…
View More Artist Profiles: National TaarabArtist 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…
View More Artist Profiles: Nadi Ikhwani SafaaArtist 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…
View More Artist Profiles: Jahazi Modern TaarabArtist 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…
View More Artist Profiles: Jagwa MusicArtist 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…
View More Artist Profiles: Dr. Hukwe ZawoseArtist 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…
View More Artist Profiles: Culture Musical ClubArtist 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…
View More Artist Profiles: Bi KidudeArtist 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…
View More Artist Profiles: Swifatui Abraar GroupThe Fabulous Musiki wa dansi of East Africa
Various Artists – Urgent Jumping! East African Musiki Wa Dansi Classics (Sterns Africa STCD 3067-68CD, 2016) This 2 CD world music compilation is packed with…
View More The Fabulous Musiki wa dansi of East Africa