SAUTI ZA BUSARA – FIVE DAYS TO GO
(Posted 08th February 2014)
When a reader wrote to me after my last article about Sauti Za Busara and said ‘You make too much hype about that concert’ I responded ‘There cannot be enough hype about what has become Africa’s foremost festival of music, performing arts and films. This is not just a concert, this is a week of celebrating Africa’s talent and showcasing it to the world’. Needless to say there was no further feedback and for aficionados of Sauti Za Busara, it is now just a week to go before the festival opens its doors with the opening salvo on opening night.
For the period of 13th to 16th of February, all roads, sea and airways in East Africa lead to Zanzibar for the 11th edition of what has become a showcase event, where the best talent from Zanzibar and the Tanzanian mainland, from across Eastern Africa and the continent at large perform their hearts out and show the world what African music, performing arts and films are made of. And there are plenty of repeat visitors, according to feedback received, who will renew their annual love affair with Sauti Za Busara on February 14th, when the world celebrates Valentine’s Day – on site in Zanzibar, where else.
(Picture courtesy of Sauti Za Busara Festival)
The festival takes place against the magnificent backdrop of the ‘Old Fort’ in the heart of the famous Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which as the picture above shows provides for both ear and eye candy moments. The lineup of artists is available on line through the festival website.
Visit www.busaramusic.org or ‘like’ their Facebook page via https://www.facebook.com/sautizabusara
