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Sauti za Busara – An African Resonance

Posted by Setumo Thebe Photography on April 28, 2016
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Jagwa music play a style of music called Mchiriku which developed decades ago in the poorer areas of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Mchiriku is a DIY type of music played with whichever instruments are available to the players.

Jagwa music play a style of music called Mchiriku which developed decades ago in the poorer areas of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Mchiriku is a DIY type of music played with whichever instruments are available to the players. © Setumo Thebe Photography

Jackie Kazimoto raps into the microphone in his right hand while using the one in his left as a wand, driving the at-capacity crowd into an ever-higher, almost supernatural frenzy. Locals hip to his sound sing along, and even foreigners hurl back resounding responses to his calls. Everyone is enthralled, and the Zanzibari air hangs thick with energy and sound. Welcome to Sauti za Busara.

Sauti za Busara festival by Setumo-Thebe Mohlomi

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