Page1 www.karibumusic.org Page3 Bagamoyo

Until the middle of the 18th century, Bagamoyo was a small, rather insignificant trading center. Trade items were fish, salt and gum among other things. Most of the population consisted of fishermen and farmers.

19th century: The arrival of the Arabs. Bagamoyo became a central point for the East African slave trade

In 1868 Muslims presented the “Fathers of the Holy Ghost” with land to build a mission north of Bagamoyo - the first mission in .

19th century: A starting point for the expeditions of Livingstone and others.

1874: The body of Livingstone is laid-in-state in Bagamoyo.

1880: Bagamoyo is a multi-cultural town with about 1,000 inhabitants.

1888: Bagamoyo becomes the capital of German-East Africa.

Welcome Note

KARIBU MUSIC FESTIVAL 2014 Content Festival Overview ...... Page 7

Karibu Cultural Promotions...... Page 8

Technical partner ...... Page 9

Partners...... Page 10

Festival Artists ...... Page 11 - 31

Music Workshops & Seminars ...... Page 32

Performance Schedule...... Page 36

Festival Map...... Page 37

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Festival Overview

aribu Music Festival is an annual, Three-days International Music Festival created by Karibu KCultural Promotions, a nonprofit making organization and the Legendary Music Entertainment & Promotion of Dar es Salaam . This is the second edition of the Karibu Music Festival to be held at Bagamoyo, the College of Arts and Culture (TASUBA) and on Mwanakalenge grounds. Karibu Festival is composed of various genres of art such as music, dance and cultural exposure; where by artists from different parts of the world are invited to share the stage with the local artists of Tanzania.

he festival goal is nurturing and promoting African music and culture to the world, as well as Tintroducing other countries’ cultures to Africa particularly Tanzania, so as to establish strong network and opportunities among participants. The Festival focuses on different genres of music basing on their influence and popularity, from African / local music to world music namely, Pop, Rock, Reggae, Hip hop, Jazz, Country, Electronic and more. Page8

KARIBU CULTURAL PROMOTIONS (KCP)

aribu Cultural Promotions is a registered Nonprofit making organization, NGO Kthat aims to promote music and culture through helping artists to secure opportunities for trainings and upsurge their careers.

Karibu Cultural Promotions has the following mission;

To promote local artists and to boost their talents through providing access to professional equipment, quality trainings and marketing skills. To increase the quality of local music in order to bring Tanzanian Music and culture to international levels. Page9

Technical Partner

LEGENDARY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT & PROMOTION CO., LTD. Page10 Our Partners 11 Festival Artists

“Wemba counts his mother as one of his leading influences; he spent many days as a child watching her work. - Congo DRC “If Mother was still alive, I would be rich in words and rich in melodies,” Music Style: Rhumba Rock Born Jules Shungu Wembadio Pene Kikumba on June 14, 1949, in the Kasai region of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Papa Wemba, also known as the “King of Rhumba Rock,” is one of Africa’s most flamboyant and cosmopolitan musicians. He broke out of his native Democratic Republic of Congo to become one of the most internationally successful world music artists of the late 1980s and early 1990s. Long a hero in his native country with bands such as , Isifi Lokole, and , Wemba reached superstar status there with his band . After some time in Europe, Wemba set his sights on international acclaim, and achieved it with the group Molokai International. Still singing in his native tongue, he headlined ’s World of Music and Dance (WOMAD) tour and secured a global audience.

Papa Wemba who has a project for the youth of his country, to know the musical framing of the young talents, returned more and more to . It is in this perspective that he organized in 1999 the festival “Fula ngenge” putting in evidence of the new talents around the artist. Pursuing this goal, Papa Wemba concentrated all his energy in 2002 to the stage of the Martyrs in Kinshasa owing more than 100.000 people. Creator of a fashion and music, Papa Wemba participated extensively in to introduce the Afro pop in the western charts. But for him, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the youth, for more than thirty years follows step-by-step the tribulations of the sapper of the Kasaï.

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““In hope, dreams are dreamt and the dreamers go out there, chase that Hart_ the Band dream till it’s in their reach” Music Style: Afro Fusion Clinging on to a vision of changing the world with their art, these three versatile blend of artists Mordecai Mwini Kimeu, Wachira Gatama and Kenneth Muya Mukhwana have defied all odds against them to be labelled as one of the best bands in Kenya and East Africa. With time, they have artistically flourished into a revolutionary force not only in their musical poetic presentation but also in their conspicuously fashionable sense of futuristic style. Meeting in the corridors of their acting careers at the Kenya national theatre in late 2012, the three discovered that they share a similar passion for music, spoken word/poetry, fashion and arts in general. Not long after H_ART THE BAND was formed. They later joined Penya Africa’s prestigious artist development program Sauti Academy from which they graduated from in April 2014; after a year of hard work, determination and performing at almost every venue and street corner in Nairobi, Kenya, building an ever growing steady reputation with various audiences.

• Named in the MCSK top 10 highest earning artists list in Kenya. • Mdundo platinum award for having more than 50,000 online downloads • Nominated Mdundo Awards ‘Best Afro-pop single’ and ‘Best overall single’ for their debut single ‘Uliza kiatu’. • Two nominations in the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA 2015) ‘Revelation of the African continent’ and ‘Most promising artiste in Africa’. • Bingwa awards 2015 have also nominated them as ‘Stage performer of the year’. 13 Festival Artists

“For Samuel music and singing was a part of growing up, at home, school and in church.” Saarabi -Kenya Music Style: Afro Fusion At the age 11-14 years, SARABI, then called Sauti za kwetu, was among the groups formed at the Haba na Haba Arts centre now known as VOCAL (Voice for Change All Over). The centre provided free practical performing arts classes for children and the youth, as well as leadership training. Children who had an interest in music were selected to join the project’s program and placed into different bands. Today after 10 years of performing together, SARABI’s music has evolved to centre more on Social Justice. SARABI’s music today is the bold voice of the youth. Their music is electric, engaging, emotional and still hard hitting. It is a blend of traditional East African rhythms, Benga and Afro Beat fused with rock and reggae. Off the stage SARABI champions the struggle for justice. In .2015, they have engaged in a country wide project dubbed, “Jukumu letu”, to increase interest and understanding the Kenyan constitution amongst the youth, through the use of music. SARABI were recently appointed Kenyan ambassadors for AAPI, African Arts Peace Initiative. A documentary film about SARABI titled Music is our weapon is currently in the making. It is a film about power of music as a tool for social change, which is a philosophy that SARABI lives by. Their social engagement extends to their own neighbourhoods. They teach children from the informal settlement of Kibera. To mentoring for children in the ghetto or “The Humble Kingdom” as they call it. Within the last year, they have become one of East Africa’s most popular live bands. Performing at Sauti za Busara Festival in Zanzibar, Selam Festival in Addis Ababa, , Buyimba international festival in Kampala, , DOADOA cultural market in Jinja , Uganda and Tanzania’s East Africa vibes concert hosted by Culture and development East Africa CDEA in Dar es Salaam. Recently, they have returned from a successful summer tour in Europe, including Africa Oye festival in Liverpool in June and Roskilde festival in July 2015. Page14 Festival Artists

“She is one of the founders of the most popular “Taarab” groups in Tanzania Jahazi Morden Taarab, which is led by the Tanzanian legend Mzee Yusuf.” Isha Mashauzi -Tanzania Music Style: Modern Taarab

Isha Mashauzi is a well known award winning “Taarab” Singer and Composer. “Taarab” is a popular Tanzanian traditional music genre . She is one of the founders of the most popular “Taarab” groups in Tanzania Jahazi Morden Taarab, which is led by the Tanzanian legend Mzee Yusuf. She performed her first song with the group at the Police Officers Mess Oysterbay, Dar es Salaam, the song titled HAYANIFIKI, the song became very popular and rose her to fame, she went on to sing a lot of songs with the group.

Two years later she started writing her own songs and singing them with the group, she composed good songs which kept her on the list as one of the top female taarab singer. She then decided to do solo projects. 15 Festival Artists “As he puts it in the song Mental Chain from album Moyo Unadunda, Jhikoman emphasizes “No more bloodshed for our liberation…to free our own minds is the last and permanent solution “.

Jhiko Manyika - Jhikoman -Tanzania Music Style: Band, Reggae His name will come frequently when you ask about the leading musicians in Tanzania. This will make you think Jhikoman is an Artist who is big and full of himself, WRONG His humility will get you won- der. Soft-spoken artist popularly known as Jhikoman born Jhikolabwino Manyika adapted his stage name by picking the first five letters of his first name, with the first three letters of his second name, to derive the name Jhikoman.WATCH OUT, Jhikoman might just be the next great Reggae artist to represent Africa.

Jhikoman is one of the best reggae artists in Tanzania. Having toured internation- ally since 2003; Jhikoman has performed in well-known international music festivals such Mela in Oslo, Norway, World Village festival / Maalma Kylassa in Helsinki, Fin- land; Exeter Respect Festival in Exeter City-Devon UK and locally at ZIFF- Zanzibar International Film Festival, and Sauti za Busara in Zanzibar as well as Bagamoyo International Art Festival. This true son of Africa is honoured at home and abroad and has earned himself abundant recognition. In 2005, Jhikoman recorded “Chikon- di” at Hausmania Norway and in 2008 recorded “Tupendane” at Studio Red in Finland. In 2009 Jhikoman collaborated with Udumood music Helsinki-Finland for the highly acclaimed album “Yapo”. Jhikoman continues with his passion for song writing and energetic performances as he speaks for the voiceless and make his voice and music heard. Page16 Festival Artists

“He released his first Album titled “Take Time “ in 2013 and now has released a Brand new 2nd album titled “Dawn” this year 2015” Brian Mugenyi -Uganda Music Style: Jazz Brian Mugenyi is an accomplished young musician, composer, singer/songwriter who has been reviewed as “Africa’s finest Saxophonist”. He played his first instrument (piano) at the age of 8. For his tertiary education he dedicated five years to perfecting his lifetime passion and talent in music studying at the Africa Institute of Music, where he trained through a series of music related course units majoring in classical piano, minoring in saxophone which he finalized with an exchange study program in Korea. He has travelled across oceans sharing his God given abilities on various huge and small platforms. For 2015 Alone he has been Hosted as one of the Acts at the Zanzibar international film Festival doing two acts, One at the Difficult Dialogue Small Ampi Theater and then at the main stage in Mambo Club, He is officially the Only Ugandan Act that was selected for the 2015 Jahazi Festival, he is one of the Key acts at the Karibu Music Festival in Bagamoyo, he was the Guest act of the Unstuck Conference in Nairobi and had his first tour of the Zambian market. Brian Mugenyi for years worked with Uganda’s leading bands Qwela and Code 9 until he decided to go solo in 2012. He has worked and shared stages with numerous artistes and musicians in their own rights across a diversity of genres of Pop, RnB, Afro-Soul, Hip hop, Jazz… etc, with the likes of Richard Bona when he was a guest Act during the prestigious Safaricom Jazz festival in Nairobi(2014), Phil Denny during Jazz under the stars (2013), a jam session at Red monkey Jambiani with Blitz Ambassador (2015), Juliana Kanyomozi, Damian Soul, Bebe Cool, and Zimbawbwe’s Alexio Kawara among many others. He is currently writing the movie scrolls for a Belgium film maker Kjell Clarysse for his feature film Papi. 17 Festival Artists

“His music is focused on sending a positive message on humanity, need of justice and uplifting souls. “ Yuzzo Rubama Country-Norway/Tanzania Music Style: Tanzanian Rap & Hip Hop

Yuzzo Abuu Rubama is a Tanzanian born singer and rapper from Mount Meru in Arusha. His music is focused on sending a positive message on humanity, need of justice and uplifting souls. Through Reggae and hip hop, Frontlines melody and rhythm is influenced by legends. Yuzzo lives and performs in Norway the city of Bergen .He works with a native Reggae/Hip Hop Band. He enjoys playing music with his friends and other musicians hence the inspiration to form the Frontline Band. The name FRONTLINE BAND reflects the message of the quality music they play Page18 Festival Artists

““It’s time to bring Jamaican Reggae back to Africa with an African language, I’m so happy to bring you these songs in Swahili”. “ Brina Country-Jamaica Music Style: Roots Reggae Brina is the voice of World Roots Reggae Music from Jamaica, an artiste steeped in the sounds and rhythms of her Jamaican culture sharing her music with the world. Brina and her songs come alive on stage, a truly vibrant and captivating performer her lyrics and music are refreshing and uplifting. When Brina steps in front of an audience, she beckons them to feel enlightened and empowered. Fusing together elements of her rich cultural and musical heritage using Reggae, Nyabinghi and other musical styles from the global African diaspora, Brina brings a positive healing message to the world through her songs, singing of justice, equality, liberation, oneness and love. Brina’s debut album “Under One Sun” will keep Roots Reggae Music with a spiritual message on the world map. “Under One Sun” recorded and produced in Jamaica, features Jamaican legends Toots Hibbert and Sly Dunbar. This is an incredible new album that should not be missed. Brina’s debut album Under One Sun “Musically speaking a sparkling, non-alcoholic cocktail of reggae, r’n’b and Latin, a voice full of Afro-pop 19 Festival Artists

ARTDIC - Togo Music Style: Traditional African ArtDIC is an artistic company from the cultural association Odysée theatre; created the twelve years ago in 2003 by ALI KOKOU MESSANH, cultural officer, Hand dyed fabric specialist (“specialist de la teinturerie Batik”) and international percussionist. ArtDIC is a youth artistic and educational training center and also a troupe of professional artistes coming from a popular neighborhood from Togo. The Company brings together versatile artists in various performances such as dances, songs and storytelling, all relate the diversity and the wealth of the traditional dances and music of the sub region along the country. Many of his creations have enabled the company to win several prizes at major African festivals. • September 2006 : The company won the 1st price from a performance known as “Sourir du Carnassier” Togo • December 2006: 3rd prize GODODO Festival Kouvé region/Togo • August 2008 2nd prize from the performance known as “Sourir du Carnasier”Togo • August 2011: 1st prize from their creation and diffusion known as “Art du Sud” Danmark /Togo • August 2012: workshop on reinforcement of the African percussions /Togo /Lomé • April2015 : Participation Festival FESTHED / .where the company won the prize of the best traditional performance The Company has been composed by a mixture of artists and polyvalent performances in Dance, Music, Theatre and other artistically expression. Page20 Festival Artists ““As Africans we often forget just how wonderful our country, and our people, is,” he reflects. “Every time I travel and perform abroad, people come up to me and want to talk about our incredible spirit of Bobo Seritsane - Ubuntu.” Music Style: Afro fusion

After more than a decade of scaling the upper echelons of the South African entertainment industry –the multi-talented Bobo Seretsane – or simply BO to those in the know - is about to take his music career stratospheric! The vehicle to get the Denim lead singer there is his stellar debut solo single “Rise together people ”.“It’s up-beat and feel-good and showcases one of the many sides of my personality,” The Chart Topping Single is currently enjoying massive airplay and Has Been A number One on many Radio Stations. BO’s journey will see him putting the finishing touches to the album which is sure to include many more intriguing surprises, even an international collaboration or two, perhaps ? With Denim’s last album and Number One single “Crazy Love” charting on at least 10 radio stations and being play listed on virtually every radio station across the South Africa, the chart-topping single [written by Bo] is indicative that it is his time to shine - “I’ve been working towards this for over two years,”, the writer and performer recalls. “I wanted to have something to say lyrically. Something that inspires people and that ultimately gives us all hope.”

BO has performed at high profile events such as FIFA Beach Soccer Finals Festival in Rio, to the FIBA 3X3 Basketball World Championships in Miami Florida, right through to Dubai and Italy. He also travels throughout Africa for performances the likes of the CAF African Footballer Awards in , alongside P-Square and Ishmael Lo. Page21 Festival Artists

HardMan - Tanzania KADJA NITO- Tanzania

A Tanzanian born artist ready for to create a platform in Jina langu ni Khadija Said Maige. Nilizaliwa Feb 4 kule Kisesa , Mwanza, wazazi wangu wakahamia Tabora na Tanzania and kule nikaanza shule ya msingi katika International music scene His style is a vibrant mix of reggae, shule ya Nyasa 1, tukahamia Dar dancehall, es Salaam na kujiunga na shule ya R’n’B and Bongo Flava and he is Kibasila na kumaliza shule ya msingi. known as a energetic entertainer Nikajiunga na elimu ya sekondari who katika shule ya Actas Mbezi. Wakati is capable of singing both in a wote huu nilianza sana kupenda hard hitting ragga genre, but also kuimba na hata nyumbani wakawa in a wananisifu kuwa na weza jambo ambalo lilinifanya nijaribu bahati smooth laid back reggae vibe yangu kwenye lile shindano la Bongo with his own music style called Star Search, niliondolewa mapema, “TamjamRumba” nikaambiwa sijui kuimba. Mwaka Awarded Tanzanian BEST Reggae 2008 nilisikia habari ya Tanzania Artist -2010 , House of Talent, THT, nikaenda ili Hardmad is known to deliver nijiunge katika uimbaji. Niipofika kule nikakuta watu wanaimba vizuri sana energetic Live performances that will catch nikabadilisha msimamo kabla hata ya kuanza kusailiwa na nikajieleza kuwa the audience until he stops… He does shows both with his mimi nimekuja pale kujua taaluma ya dancing. Nilikaa kwa muda mfupi band, but he maana roho ilikuwa ikiuma kuwaona wenza ngu wakiimba na mimi nikawa mcheza show, fani ambayo sikuipenda sana. Nilikuja kurudi tena THT also go out performing with a DJ or sound system. Released his 2011 , safari hii nikafanya interview nikapasi na kuanza mafunzo rasmi ya 5th kuimba. Baada ya hapo nikarekodi wimbo wangu wa kwanza MAUMIVU album “Imebaki Story” in 2010 with hitting song like “ Ujio katika studio za hapo THT na video ikatengenezwa na Legendary Music. Mpya” the album contains both traditional roots reggae tracks Na sasa nimetoa wimbo wangu wa pili Nzogo ambao maana yake ni NJoo and harder dancehall kwa Kisukuma, video pia iko tayari. Page22 Page23 Festival Artists

Weusi Tanzania Inafrika Band Tanzania Music Style: Hip Hop Inafrikaband is a tanzanian band consisting of Weusi is a hip hop music group composed 8 musicians, the band was formed in 1992.as a of Joh Makini, Nikki wa pili and Gnakko, coverband but later recorded 2 albums one in they are awarded for 2012-2013 best 2004 titled indege and mbeleko in 2012. group at KTMA in Tanzania. Page24 Festival Artists

JAGWA MUSIC - Tanzania Junior and Mankind Band - Tanzania COCODO Band - Tanzania WIKA Band - Tanzania

John Kitime and Anania - CHEETAH THEATRE GROUP - Tanzania JUMA NATURE - Tanzania Tanzania Page25 Festival Artists ‘Damian Soul sees himself as more than a musician. He is largely involved in social and community development initiatives’

Damian Soul -Tanzania Music Style: Afro Fusion Damian Soul is arguably one of the most popular Afro Soul/Afro Fusion musicians in Tanzania. Damian Soul has produced and performed popular radio hits that remain cult classics to many music fans today. His hits “Hakuna Matata,” “Ni Penzi,” featuring Joh Makini, which received a Kilimanjaro Tanzania Music Award Nomination for best R’n’B song, “Dua la Kuku,” featuring Banana Zorro and most recently “Baraka,” teaming up again with Joh Makini, and currently Tudumishe featuring G. Nako, have all received very favorable radio air play throughout East Africa. Motivated by an early influence of Hip Hop Music, Damian wrote his first verse in the 3rd grade in Sinza, Dar es Salaam. He later found inspiration in gospel, , soul and jazz music, which influenced his now popular approach of Afro-fusion, while honing his vocal talent and fine tuning his guitar skills. Live Shows Damian’s evolution as a musician has seen him perform festivals such as Jahazi Jazz Festival- Zanzibar (2012 & 2015) Zanzibar International Film Festival (2012 & 2015),Sauti Za Busara Music Festival- Zanzibar (2013) and popular East African shows such as Tusker Project Fame - Nairobi (2012) , and Maisha Super Star - Nairobi (2015). Page26 Festival Artists

Bongo Beats - Tanzania Duu Top Acoustic -Tanzania Music Style: Afro Beat Fusion Music Style: Acoustic This young music outfit was established in the year Abdallah Seif Mohamed was born in 1987. 2014 by a young man who was born with music flowing At the tender age of 12 he started learning traditional music in his blood. Known as Thomas Ongala, the son of the at Mtema Lugodi late Congolese rumba legend Remmy Ongala. After the cultural group under death of his father in 2010, he decided to grab the man- chief music Mzee tel and continue with this legacy. He began playing with Digalu 1998 -2000. his fathers veteran band before he began his solo career. Mostly, he performs his fathers He mastered hits with his own twist to them. However traditional dancing he has started writing his own music and drumming. that he would define as Afro rumba. Later he joined The name Bongo Vitali Maembe band Beats was inherited (Bagamoyo Spirit! from his fathers old 2007 he started band. with only a visiting Afrikabisa band rehearsals under Jhikoman! Through year in the music passage of time he became a singer of Bagamoyo Spirit industry, the sky singing alongside Vitali Maembe and later a bass player of is the only limit Afrikabisa band. for Thomas. Abdallah Seif Mohammed whose stage name is DUU TOP, brings a unique style fusion of Tanzania. Page27 Festival Artists ‘Although none of the group members was born in Pakistan, the performance reflects the rich culture of Pakistan’

Pakistani Experience Pakistani Music Style: Band, African Contemporary The Pakistani House Husband Experience’ is a neoteric blend of the old & the new. It incorporates many facets of the ARTS: music, literature, theatre, film and more . . . PHH Experience is a unique and exciting entity on the current touring circuit. Although none of the group members was born in Pakistan, the performance reflects the rich culture of Pakistan. PHH Experience shows real stories about Pakistan and its society. It observes completely the living standards of the people, both positive and negative elements. ‘David Vee’ is a filmmaker, author, musician, born in Sydney. David has 34 years’ experience in the Entertainment and Arts Industry. From February 2003 until July 2006 he lived and worked in Pakistan, writing his first book: A Pakistani House Husband (the beauty & the chaos). He then moved toThailand for 3 years where he made his first short film Sufi Cognizance. From July 2009 till January 2012 he lived in Iran. He now resides in Dar es Salaam. David has directed and filmed numerous music videos; 1 feature length documentary Pulp Farsi (filmed in Iran) and 4 short documentaries. David was lead actor in theTehran produced short film The Silver Trip, 2011.

‘Drew Q’ is a linguist, aesthetician and jewellery designer born in . Drew studied Jewellery Design at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp. From February 2003 until July 2006 she lived and worked in Pakistan curating Jewellery Exhibitions; indulging intensely in Pakistani Fashion and studying the Urdu language. Her innovative and offbeat jewellery designed whilst living in Islamabad was recently displayed at Alliance Françoise, Dar es Salaam December 2014. She is currently working on her first clothing line, influenced by the Maasai tribes of Tanzania as well as African Rasta/braiding techniques.

‘Kauzeni Lyamba’ is a saxophonist, music teacher and multi-instrumentalist born in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. He studied a Diploma of ARTs and Culture at Bagamoyo College of Arts. He currently teaches African dance, music and drumming, as well as making instruments like bamboo flute, marimba, and cow/goatskin drums – at Music MayDay College, Dar es Salaam. Kauzeni has performed at Sauti za Busara 2007, Bagamoyo Arts Festival, Maputo NYE Concert Mozambique 2008, Umoja Cultural Flying Carpet Ethiopia and Kenya 2008 to name a few. Page28 Festival Artists

‘ The Bands music has been composed with the reflection of different Tanzanian Traditional Tribal Songs in Rhythms, Melody and Harmony.’

Godykaozya & The Tongwa ENSEMBLE Country-Tanzania Music Style: Band, fusion,Traditional Rhythms odykaozya & The Tongwa Ensemble is a Band located in Bagamoyo at The GBagamoyo Institute of Arts and Culture (TaSUBa). The group was created by Justin Godfrey Kaozya a Teacher in Music and Music Technology in 2009 with the aim of motivating and inspiring students to love and learn Music. The Band is a mix of Teachers, formal Students and Students of the Institute. Page29 Festival Artists

‘‘in 2008 she won a first position on BONGO STAR SEARCH SINGING COMPETITION ,and record her first album UTU WA MTU at MJ Misoji Nkwabi -Tanzania Records.”

Music Style: Fusion Misoji Nkwabi is among five childrens of Mr. Nkwabi and Janeth Bukombe.Her and her family grew up musically because they were good christians and choir singers.Until late 1999 when she was at the age of twelve(12),Misoji started singing copy songs from different artists ,later on she started singing her own music until 2007 when she started singing as a solo artist whereby in 2008 she won a first position on BONGO STAR SEARCH SINGING COMPETITION ,and record her first album UTU WA MTU at MJ RECORDS .She started to tour all over the country and other countries like Germany,Norway,Kenya and Uganda. ,she joined AFRICABISA BAND at the second half of 2009 and performed in SAUTI ZA BASARA in 2010 ,her unique singing voice made positive response from the audience whenever she appear to them.She became a very professional musician in 2015 after awarded her diploma certificate at THE INSTITUTE OF ARTS AND CULTURE BAGAMOYO. Festival Artists

Segere Original band is one of the prominent representatives of Segere Original -Tanzania Zaramo music and Zaramo culture in Tanzania. Music Style: Traditional Segere Original Band a.k.a Wana Segere was formed in 2003 after Young Star Modern Taarab got separated. Segere Original Band was formed by 12 Artists: Karama Tony, Shabani Madobe, Bi Riziki, Fatuma Rajabu, Wahid, Mpoto, Neema, Mwanaharusi, Ngonda, Masharubu, Mjusi Shemboza and Shabani Mugado.

Segere Original band is one of the prominent representatives of Zaramo music and Zaramo culture in Tanzania. Their songs are comprised of 3 languages; Swahili, Zaramo and an addition of few English words. The instrumentation is both African traditional and modern. In 2003 the band secured a major record deal under Mj Records and managed to record 4 albums under Producer Malon Baba Joji known as Domo la upawa, nibebeshe, Ukimwi and Kingwangwa. Domo la upawa was the album that did well in the market. They also produced an album titled Vumilia. Now they have a new single called Imetosha (which is for the ongoing campaign in Tanzania for advocating saving lives of people living with albinism). Page31 Festival Artists

“Born into a family that honors and values tradition, Msafiri is determined to preserve this rich musical heritage . He has been able to maintain close ties to his traditional Gogo roots, “ Msafiri Zawose C ountry-Tanzania Music Style: Acoustic, band, roots, fusion

harismatic gogo scion Msafiri Zawose is widening cycles of tradition, honoring and expanding the pioneering work of his father, musical Cicon Hukwe. “There is something truly magical about this sound” from Central Tanzania (WFMU). With its buzzy, bowed zezes, tempered limbas(thumb pianos), xylophones, and tuned ngomas (drums), topped by outstanding vocals, Msafiri’s band pitches to the edges of a groove before turning for home. “Zawose fuses the musical traditions of his ancestors with a modern twist to create a sound that truly embodies today’s African experience.” safiri has established himself as a positive musical force within Tanzania, preserving tradition, but with a modern Mtwist. He has been able to maintain close ties to his traditional Gogo roots, while creating a new and exciting energy that is contagious to anyone who hears it. While artists in Tanzania are adopting international styles such as hip-hop, reggae and r’n’b, Msafiri has built a sound that no one is able to mimic. Singing in both Swahili and his native Gogo language, the music is truly based in the environment and the people that shaped its authors, who aim to share experiences with their fellow Tanzanians and with the world. Even for those who do not understand the language, the passion and energy are deeply universal. Page32 Music Workshops & Seminars 33 Page34 35 Page36 Festival Schedule & Time Table Page37 Festival Map Page38 Page39