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| And so the sun goes down on another epic Sauti za Busara festival! For the four days of 13 – 16 February Stone Town’s heart beat to a different drum. The Old Fort reverberated to the sounds of 32 bands from all over the continent – from Taarab to sega blues to African trance to live electronica to high life to spirit dance. Kora maestros featured strongly on the programme, including Noumoucounda Cissoko from Senegal, and a rare female kora player, the sublime Sona Jobarteh from Gambia. There was also kora from East Africa, masterfully played by Joel Sebunjo … more
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| Check out the photo highlights of the 2014 festival here |
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 Ebo Taylor (Ghana/Germany) |
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 Noumoucounda Cissoko (Senegal) |
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 Wunmi (Nigeria/UK/USA) |
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 The Nile Project(Nile Basin) |
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 Jhikoman (Tanzania) |
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 Tarabband (Egypt/Sweden/Iraq) |
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 The Nile Project(Nile Basin) |
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 Majestad Negra(Puerto Rico) |
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 Jupiter & Okwess International (DRC) |
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| There was a buzz generated at Sauti za Busara, with media houses represented from around the world. For stories, reviews and blogs take a look at our Media Coverage page. Highlights include:
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Sauti za Busara 2015We are pleased to announce that the 12th edition of Sauti za Busara will take place from
12 – 15 February 2015. As usual it will bring you the best in African music from the continent and beyond. Plan ahead and join us in Zanzibar for world-class performances, warm, hospitable atmosphere, and an unforgettable venue. We welcome you to the spice island for African music under African skies. For more details and updates please visit our website. |
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Call for Artists 2015
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Call for Artists 2015 – Deadline 31 July 2014
Is your music 100% live?
Is it connected to Africa?
Have you always wanted to perform in Zanzibar?Applications are now open for the 12th edition of Sauti za Busara. This is your chance to apply for a spot to perform at the 2015 festival. Our focus has always been on bringing you African music under African skies – this year in addition to the African Continent and its diaspora |
Sauti za Busara also welcomes applications from the Gulf States including Oman, Yemen, Iran, as well as from the Indian Ocean region.
All artists have to complete the online application and send recordings to reach our office before 31 July 2014. The festival selection committee meets in August and all applicants are notified of outcomes by email during September…more |
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Call for Films 2015 – Deadline 30 November 2014Sauti za Busara is looking for a variety of feature length and short films about music. These can be music clips or videos, music documentaries, or recorded concerts from around Africa.
- Films that tell a story about music or musicians from Africa.
- Films with great visuals, quality sound, and music firmly rooted in African culture.
- Foreign language films should come with English /Kiswahili sub-titles.
Your application can only be considered if we receive a completed application including two DVDs of the film before 30 November 2014.
For more information on application and application forms visit us at www.busaramusic.org/callforfilm |
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RIP Bi Kidude: One year on…
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Bi Kidude: One year on…
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Bi Kidude was a favourite at Sauti za Busara, being the only artist to have performed eight times at the festival. This year was the first festival since her passing on April 17, 2013,and she was deeply missed. Busara Promotions’ Board of Trustees went onto stage to pay tribute to her, ahead of Tausi Women’s Taarab group, with whom she used to perform. Journalist, writer and board member, |
Ally Saleh, recited a poem he’d composed in her honour. After Tausi Women’s performance, a shortvideo made by the director of As Old as My Tongue was screened… more |
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Thanks to Donors & Sponsors
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| Sauti zaBusara 2014 was made possible by the generous donations and sponsorships of:
With thanks to Embassy of France, SMOLE II, Ultimate Security, Zanlink, Archipelago Restaurant,Stone Town Café, Mercury’s Restaurant, Emerson Spice, AllyKeys Car Hire, Southern Sun Hotel,Embassy of Germany, www.zanzibar.net |
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