Saidi Kanda proves African music is the needed pleasure

Ilikuwa enzi zile za Ujamaa; enzi bendi za Kizaire zikiwika, enzi za mabasi ‘konokono’ ya UDA (Shirika la Usafiri Dar es Salaam), enzi Mwalimu Nyerere akiogopewa na kuheshimika, enzi bendi nyingi za Watanzania zikitegemea kudra ya mashirika.

The three-day cultural extravaganza, the Karibu Festival that ended yesterday in Bagamoyo, was a heart-warming event. A far cry from the noisy and hyped-up events that Tanzanians are offered in the name of “new generation.”

Tina Kakolaki is a Tanzanian born musician who resides in the United States. She sings in Haya, Swahili and English. With two albums already in the market and one still a work in progress, Tina has attracted a significant number of fans worldwide.  As a member of the Tanzanian Diaspora, Tina has embraced both the Tanzanian and the American cultures and her music speaks for itself carrying the message of love. Moreover, Tina has become one of the musicians in the United States who still have...

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 Whether people sing in churches or for social occasions, music and songs bring people together when they carry important and irresistible messages. Ms. Aleta Stowers a singer herself explains the role of music in worshipping and in entertaining the masses. Culturally speaking life becomes boring and almost sad without songs. When people feel happy, what do they do? Four things basically. They sing, dance, laugh or smile. All of this makes life more lovable and livable! To learn more about...

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>Sound system; check. Stage mounting; check. Security detail; check.Organizers of tonight’s Sauti za Busara Festival will be needing nothing short of these three as they look set to exceed audience expectations.