news from the Sauti za Busara Festival in Zanzibar
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January 2010
In this edition:
See 10 minutes ofvideo highlightsWarm greetings from sunny Zanzibar.
2 weeks to go…
The seventh edition of Sauti za Busara looks set to bring another “good news story” for Africa. Hotels around Stone Town are fully booked already with world music promoters, culture vultures and journalists from all around the globe flying in to check out what’s happening on the East Africa music scene.
Latest Newstop
Additional Artists
Three late additions to our programme:
Chidi Benz (Tanzania)
Chidi Benz is one of the more creative artists in the bongo flava Swahili hiphop genre. Having collaborated on a long string of hits with many of the leaders in this field, he himself is also a great composer and uniquely talented rap artist who is gifted with a soulful and touching voice.
Sat 13 FEB, 11:55pm Old Fort - Mambo Club
Chidi Benz (Tanzania)
Kilua Ngoma (Tanzania)
Kilua Ngoma (Tanzania)
In original context, Kilua ceremonies are performed for evoking the spirits and exorcising demons. There are several taboos that dances of Kilua are subjected to – for example certain dancers are not allowed to eat or drink anything the whole day until after they are through with the performance.
Thu 11 FEB, 9:45pm Old Fort - Mambo Club
Ba Cissoko (Guinea)
When born a Cissoko, one is a kora player. The Guinean Ba Cissoko perpetuates a more than centenary history. He is the last born of a long lineage of griots, master singers and agile string pluckers.
Fri 12 FEB, 11:05pm Old Fort - Mambo Club
Ba Cissoko (Guinea)
Sadly, due to circumstances beyond our control, the following, previously advertised artists, shall NOT be performing at
Sauti za Busara 2010: Sousou & Maher Cissoko (Senegal/Sweden), Jimmy Omonga (DRC/NL), Xova (UK).
Sauti za Busara festival and 400 musicians light up Zanzibar!
At last, some good news for the people of Zanzibar… Despite the global economic crisis hitting tourism revenue, and the lack of mains electricity since mid December, the islanders can finally look forward to Sauti za Busara music festival to brighten-up Zanzibar!
“Challenging times, but all the more reason to go ahead with Sauti za Busara”, says Yusuf Mahmoud, Director of Busara Promotions. “Festivals bring people together in celebration, help invigorate young people’s interest in local culture, give opportunities for artists to meet and learn from each other, and promote a new brand of culturally conscious tourism for Tanzania.”
“It’s true”, he continues, “having no electricity on the island presents us all with challenges, but we do have several large generators to ensure all performances continue as scheduled, as well as plans in place for the safety and wellbeing of our audiences. Electricity or not, Sauti za Busara is all charged-up and ready to go!”
However, please do bear in mind that your hotel will be experiencing challenges – noisy generators, water shortages, intermittent internet, etc…
and don’t forget to bring a torch!
Busara Buddies
Busara Buddies
This year we are launching "Busara Buddies" - a walking taxi service - to get you safely back to your hotel at the end of each festival evening.
For further information, please ask at the Busara stall in the Old Fort.
Find the official
Sauti za Busara
group on Facebook
For further news updates and background information on this year’s festival
see www.busaramusic.org
What to Expecttop
Carnival Parade
Kicking off from Kariakoo at 4pm on Thursday 11 February will be the largest ever Carnival Parade seen on the island, with stilt-walkers, acrobats, mdundiko, ngoma dancers and beni brass band all marching through the streets to arrive at the Old Fort around 5pm.
Thu 11 FEB, 4:00pm from Kariakoo, arriving 5:00pm Old Fort
Carnival Parade
Safar (Zanzibar) at SzB09
The main stage in Zanzibar’s Old Fort showcases live performances with around forty of the finest music groups from East Africa and beyond.
Four days of live music including: Thandiswa(S Africa), Nyota Ndogo and Makadem (Kenya),Ba Cissoko (Guinea), Malick Pathé Sow(Senegal), M assar Egbari (Egypt), Banana Zorro(Tanzania), Fresh Jumbe (Tanzania / Japan), Chidi Benz (Tanzania) and many more.
Show TimesFestival Programme
Our 72 page Festival Programme booklet is available NOW; price TSh 2000/-
Zanzibar:Memories of Zanzibar,Gallery bookshop, and DCMADar es Salaam:
A Novel Idea branches at Slipway, Sea Cliff, Shoppers Plaza, Ohio Street
Online Timetable
FEBRUARYThu 11 > Fri 12 >
Sat 13 > Sun 14 >
Mon 15 > Tue 16 >
all dates
Festival Timetable
What Else is Going On?topNetworking for Professionals -> "Movers & Shakers"
As always, the festival hosts meetings for professionals, artistic and technical workshops, aiming to boost local peoples’ skills for sustainable growth of the regional music scene.
Open to promoters, artists and managers, media professionals, donors, sponsors and other invited guests. This space provides an opportunity for daily press briefings, interviews, meetings and informal networking.
Thu 11 - Sun 14 FEB, 3:00pm daily (invitation only).
Further details at Festival reception.
Networking for Professionals
Jambiani Beach
On Tue 16 FEB the festival decamps to the south east coast for beach vibes and more great music at the Festival Finalé Party at Jambiani village.
Festival Party Sponsor
For transfers and accommodation bookingsmailto:info@zanzibarhotelgroup.com CTRL + Click to follow link">info@zanzibarhotelgroup.comor +255 777 504 044
or +255 785 099 263
How to get there? Where to stay? details from Busara stall (inside Old Fort).
Local prices for food and drink. Bring an instrument!
Admission
Visitors: 10,000/- TSh
Residents:
- ladies 1,000/- TSh
- men 3,000/- TSh
Tue 16 from 4:00pm - 4:00am, Jambiani village
Busara Xtra
Zanzibar Town has a whole range of cultural events going on around festival time – see Busara Xtra (or what’s on when / all events) for more.
Culture Musical Club are doing a special show. Admission: 2,000/- TSh.Mon 15 FEB, 7:00pm at their clubhouse in Vuga, Stone Town.
Also Spice Modern Taarab are doing a show. Admission 5,000/- TSh. Mon 15 FEB, 8:30pm at Salama Hall, Bwawani Hotel.
The Colour Link Afro Fashion Show is also worth catching. Tanzania’s top designers link with the young designers of tomorrow all on one catwalk. Designs by Kemi Kalikawe (Tanzania). Sponsored by WaPi British Council. Entrance: 15,000/- TSh. Sat 13 FEB, 8:00pm at Zanzibar Hotel, Stone Town.
Culture Musical Club
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Thursday 11 February 2010
5:00pm until late
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Opening Night
International Visitors
DAY
(1 day)
FESTIVAL
(4 days)
All Day Pass
(come & go)
20,000/-
(US$16)
45,000/-
(US$36)
VIP Pass
(access to seating area)
35,000/-
(US$28)
80,000/-
(US$64)
Karibuni all residents of
East African Community
EA Residents
(ID may be required)
DAY
(1 day)
FESTIVAL
(4 days)
Entry after 5pm
(single entry)
5,000/-
All Day Pass
(come & go)
12,000/-
20,000/-
VIP Pass
(access to seating area)
25,000/-
50,000/-
US$ prices are for indication only. All prices charged in Tanzanian shillings.
Passes available from 9:30am. VIP Seating subject to availability.
ID may be required for EA Residents and Tanzanian citizens discounts.
Tanzanian citizens
(ID may be required)
DAY
(1 day)
FESTIVAL
(4 days)
Entry after 5pm
(single entry)
2,000/-
All Day Pass
(come & go)
12,000/-
VIP Pass
(access to seating area)
25,000/-
50,000/-
Without Whom… Thanks to our Sponsorstop
Festival organisers wholeheartedly acknowledge the faith, vision and generous support of our donors, sponsors and supporters, together with all the musicians, staff and crew for all their sleepless nights to make the event possible.
Festival 2010 is powered by:
principal sponsor
main sponsors
logo sponsors
festival party sponsor
media sponsors
with thanks to
NMB Ltd, Alliance Française de Nairobi, Embassy of Germany, Ultimate Security, Tabasam Tours, Dhow Countries Music Academy, Southern Sun DSM, Embassy of Denmark, Stone Town Café, Mercury’s Restaurant, Archipelago Café & Restaurant, Monsoon Restaurant, Clove Hotel, Zanlink, ChuChu FM 90.9, ZG Films, Linear Velocity, Footcandles, www.zanzibar.net
Thanks also to: Ministry for Information, Culture & Sports, and to all the people of Zanzibar:
"Shukurani kwa kukubali kuwa tamasha hili ni letu sote na mchango wenu ndio ambao umelifanikisha."
Busara Promotions
PO Box 3635
Stone Town
Zanzibar, Tanzania
Find us between Africa House and Serena Inn, opposite Amore Mio.
Tel: +255 24 223 2423
or +255 784 925 499
or +255 773 822 294
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PO Box 3635, Zanzibar, Tanzania
www.busaramusic.org - busara@zanlink.com
+255 24 223 2423 or +255 784 925 499 or +255 773 822 294