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The latest news update from Zanzibar’s best known festival Sauti za Busara

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Sauti za Busara is one of Africa’s top music festivals. Included in CNN International ’s top ‘7 African music festivals you really have to see’, it’s popular with local people and attracts visitors from all continents.

Sauti za Busara brings people together in celebration of African music. The 12th edition takes place in Stone Town, Zanzibar during February 12 – 15, 2015. The theme is PEACE & UNITY, with a special focus on the music of Tanzania.

Sauti za Busara 2012 Official video

SzB More Than a Festival (2012)

Sauti za Busara 2013 (Official)

With two stages showcasing emerging talents alongside big-name artists, musicians from Tanzania already confirmed for Sauti za Busara 2015 include:

Culture Musical Club, Mim Suleiman, Msafiri Zawose, Weusi, Leo Mkanyia & Swahili Blues Band, Mohamed Ilyas & Nyota Zameremeta, Mgodro Group, Zee Town Sojaz, Rico Single & Swahili Vibes, Ifa Band, Mwahiyerani, Tunaweza Band, Mabantu Africa, Cocodo African Music, Kiki Kidumbaki, DCMA Young Stars, Shirikisho Sanaa Group, Babawatoto Centre and more.

Representing Kenya will be Octopizzo, Sarabi and Bonaya Doti. And Liza Kamikazi and band from Rwanda.

All artists perform live (no ‘playback’). Click on links for video clips, artists’ biogs, photos and more.

SzB 2015 Artists

Culture Musical Club (Zanzibar)	Mim Suleiman (Zanzibar/UK)	Msafiri Zawose (Tanzania)	Mohamed Ilyas & Nyota Zameremeta (Zanzibar)	Octopizzo and band (Kenya)
Sarabi (Kenya)	Bonaya Doti (Kenya)	Liza Kamikazi and band (Rwanda)

Check festival website for regular updates on headline and international artists, to include top musicians from South Africa, Angola, DRC, Rwanda, Mali, Senegal, Madagascar, Comoros and Reunion islands.

“All-Festival Passes” are on sale now, with safe booking online. 20% discounts available only until end of November. Further discounts are offered for ‘wenzetu’, citizens of Tanzania and East African residents.

Call for African Music Films: deadline 30th November
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Job vacancy: Press Coordinator : deadline 1st November
Press Accreditation: deadline 19th December
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