Artists

The Zawose family, or clan, rather, is the collective progeny and relatives of the internationally renowned Wagogo musician, Hukwe Zawose. Recognized for his talent by Tanzania’s first president, Julius Nyerere, while on a trip around his newly independent nation, Zawose was brought from Dodoma to Dar es Salaam to play read more

Ze Spirits Band is a group of six young and talented musicians from Bagamoyo, aged 18 to 25.

The inspiration for their music comes from the vibes of Tanzanian local traditional dance, songs and rhythms, which are successfully blended with contemporary ideas to empower the groove and engage read more

Founded in 2003 by artists Kasembe Ungani and Fadhili Mkenda who were both originally with Sisi Tambala, Zemkala is a six-piece band performing a style of music known as "ngwashala" with its roots from the south of Tanzania. Most of the songs they play have Tanzanian roots, combining tradition and read more

Ison Mistari, aka Zenji Boy is a new light in Zanzibar’s hiphop scene. His song-writing is critical and conscious, with powerful lyrics and messages that deeply resonate with his Swahili-speaking audience. Ison Mistari’s live performances are highly energetic and his lyrical skills widely feared. He has earned respect and appreciation read more

Zily is a woman of multiple cultures through her Malagasy father and French mother from Mayotte. She is a committed woman, who has always valued the culture and traditions of Mayotte: mutual aid, solidarity and sharing.

In Mayotte, Zily proudly assumes the image of a strong and ambitious business woman, modern read more

Award-winning songstress, Zoë Modiga was born and raised in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa. The quintessential artist who represents the present and future of South African music.

Drawing from the human experience, identity, and storytelling, she creates a distinct sound to communicate a modern, evolving African story without losing its essence. As read more