Tanzania is located in eastern Africa, bordering Burundi, Rwanda, Uganda, Lake Victoria, Kenya, the Indian Ocean, Mozambique, Malawi Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Tanzanian Musical Genres
Taraab – A form of classical Arabic music developed in East Africa, especially rooted in Zanzibar (Tanzania). Arabic music was transported to East Africa by merchants through the Indian Ocean. Taraab incorporates the concept of mystic trance. The orchestras are similar to Egyptian ensembles with violins, ouds, tambourines, darbukas and qanun.
Tanzanian Musicians
Afrikali
Bi Kidude
Culture Musical Club
Hukwe Zawose
Insingizi Emnyama
Jagwa Music
Jahazi Modern Taarab
Jhikoman
Mim Suleiman
Nadi Ikhwani Safaa
National Taarab
Remmy Ongala
Swifatui Abraar Group
Tausi Women’s Taarab
Yange Yange Arts
