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BUSARA NEWSLETTER |
January 2010 |
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Warm 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. |
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Latest News |
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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)
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Kilua Ngoma (Tanzania)
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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 |
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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)
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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). |
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Electricity Supply
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! |
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Busara Buddies
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Busara Buddies
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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. |
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Further Updates
For further news updates
and background information
on this year’s festival
see www.busaramusic.org
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What to Expect |
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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
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African Music under African Skies -> 11 - 16 February 2010 |
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Show Times |
Festival Programme
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Our 72 page Festival Programme booklet is available NOW; price TSh 2000/- |
Zanzibar:
Memories of Zanzibar,Gallery bookshop,
and DCMA |
Dar es Salaam:
A Novel Idea branches at Slipway, Sea Cliff, Shoppers Plaza, Ohio Street |
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Online Timetable |
Festival Timetable
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What Else is Going On? |
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Networking 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
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Festival Finalé Party |
Jambiani Beach
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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.
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:
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ladies 1,000/- TSh
- men 3,000/- TSh
Tue 16 from 4:00pm - 4:00am, Jambiani village |
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Busara Xtra |
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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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Tickets and Passes |
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Kiingilio Bure - FREE Opening Night Invitation -> for all our Newsletter subscribers |
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Prices and Discounts |
Available from Old Fort daily from 10:00am Wednesday
10 February 2010
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$64) |
EA Residents
(ID may be required) |
DAY
(1 day) |
FESTIVAL
(4 days) |
Entry after 5pm
(single entry) |
5,000/- |
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All Day Pass
(come & go) |
12,000/- |
20,000/- |
VIP Pass
(access to
seating area) |
25,000/- |
50,000/- |
US$ 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/- |
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All Day Pass
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12,000/- |
VIP Pass
(access to
seating area) |
25,000/- |
50,000/- |
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Without Whom… Thanks to our Sponsors |
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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: |
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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." |
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| www.busaramusic.org |
Busara Promotions
PO Box 3635
Stone Town
Zanzibar,
Tanzania
Find us between Africa House and
Serena Inn, opposite Amore Mio.
busara@zanlink.com
Tel: +255 24 223
2423
or +255 784 925 499
or +255 773 822 294 |
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