When Zanzibar-born Taarab icon Fatuma binti Baraka alias Bi Kidude passed on at a golden age of 102 in April 2013, all eyes were on the genre’s rising stars, emblems of the music’s future. Among them ...

"First published 2014 by Ashgate Publishing"--Title page verso. AFA copy Purchased from the Warren M. Robbins Library Endowment. "The musical genre of taarab is played for entertainment at weddings ...

Taarab music has come of age. Gone are the days when lovers of the soulful melodies merely sat back and listened as their favourite songs were played. Today, Taarab fans are packing entertainment ...

From traditional rhythms to modern genres, Tanzanian music has transcended mere melodies, assuming multifaceted roles that reflect the country's diverse heritage and socio-political landscape. The ...

As a young girl, Zaituni Wambui heard plenty of music influenced by Arab culture and recitals of the Koran playing in her parents’ household. These rhythms left a lasting impression on her and three ...