Why Sauti za Busara is more than just a music festival

It is a festival that draws attention throughout the continent and beyond as it attracts visitors from almost every corner of the world.

Sauti za Busara, aka the friendliest festival on the planet, will share messages for peace and unity during its 12th edition in Zanzibar during February 12 – 15. As always, the festival builds appreciation for the wealth and diversity of music from East Africa and beyond.

The final line-up of confirmed artists includes  Blitz the Ambassador (Ghana / USA),   Alikiba (Tanzania),   Octopizzo and band (Kenya),   Ihhashi Elimhlophe (South Africa),   Tcheka (Cape Verde),   Sarabi (Kenya),  The...

>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.

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>It was a weekend of love with Valentine’s Day coming in handy, but just across the ocean in the Spice Islands the Sauti Za Busara festival had kicked off with a series of performances.

Mziki wa kizazi kipya umeanza kutambuliwa katika jukwaa la kimataifa kama tulivyobaini katika tamasha la sauti ya Busara

>Siku nne zimesalia kabla ya siku nne za kuandika historia nyingine Visiwani Zanzibar kupitia onyesho kubwa la sanaa na muziki la kimataifa linalotambulika kwa jina la Sauti za Busara.

Due to shortage of funding, Busara Promotions has reluctantly announced their decision to cancel the 2016 edition of Sauti za Busara.  This will be the first time in thirteen years Zanzibar does not enjoy an international music festival in February.Yusuf Mahmoud, CEO of Busara Promotions, said today “This decision was not taken lightly. Previously we had always announced festival dates a year in advance. But after closing the books on another highly successful festival in February 2015, once...