Taarab

Taarab is a captivating music genre that fuses Swahili lyrics with an intricate blend of African, Arab, Indian, and Western musical traditions, originating from the East African coast, particularly Zanzibar and Tanzania. It plays a pivotal role in Swahili culture, with its evolution marked by artists like Bi Kidude and Siti Binti Saad, and contemporary figures such as Culture Musical Club and Siti Muharam. Characterized by an array of acoustic instruments, including the oud, qanun, violins, and accordion, taarab features poetic and often emotional lyrics, celebrating both historical narratives and everyday life. Its rich, melodic soundscapes create an ambiance that is at once nostalgic and timeless.

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Kwa heri Mwezi Mwema Kaswida
Single - Released April 7, 2024

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Abdullah Ahmed
Baraka Mkande
Bi Kidude
Culture Musical Club
East African Melody
Ghazzy Musical Club
Ikhwani Safaa Musical Club
Jahazi Modern Taarab
Kikundi Cha Sanaa Za Maonesho
Malika
Mohamed Ilyas
Mzee Yusuph
Sabah Salum
Sahib El Arry
Siti Binti Saad
Siti Muharam
Zanzibar Taarab
Zanzibara
Zuhura & Party
Jahazi Modern Taarab
Sabah Salum
Mzee Yusuph
East African Melody
Bi Kidude
Culture Musical Club
Ikhwani Safaa Musical Club
Siti Muharam
Zanzibar Taarab
Baraka Mkande
Zanzibara
Abdullah Ahmed
Malika
Mohamed Ilyas
Sahib El Arry
Siti Binti Saad
Zuhura & Party
Kikundi Cha Sanaa Za Maonesho
Ghazzy Musical Club