Once again, during 12 – 15 February 2015, Sauti za Busara brought
people from across the world together in Stone Town, Zanzibar to
celebrate the wealth and diversity of African music. Venues were
full to capacity all four nights of the festival. The theme for this
12th edition was “Together as One; Amani Ndio Mpango
Mzima!” Festival organisers wholeheartedly thank all the artists who participated, all crew, donors and sponsors, media partners, and you the audiences, who helped make the 12th edition our most successful Sauti za Busara to date. Music is a universal language. It communicates to all of us, rich or poor, regardless of language, religion, gender or politics. Music teaches us to respect our differences and value diversity. Through music and art, the world sees Africa is positive; Africa is vibrant, Africa is rich in its many cultures and expressions. In case you had the good fortune to be present at Sauti za Busara 2015, please give us just a few moments of your time: to comment and share your feedback in the Festival Audience Survey. This will help us plan the next edition to be even better! See links for latest media coverage, photos and videoclips. Stay connected with Busara website and newsletters, YouTube, facebook, twitter andinstagram. Together as One; Amani Ndio Mpango Mzima! |
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Sauti za Busara 2013
Sauti za Busara brings people together in
celebration of the richness and variety of African music. Sauti
za Busara enjoys a global reputation for its
world-class programming, technical standards, unique
location, warm and friendly spirit. For the 10th edition in
February 2013 we showcase Best of the Best,
including audience favourites of past years.
Centred within the ancient walls of Zanzibar’s Old Fort, the
main stage hosts hundreds of musicians and performers from
all over Africa. An open air cinema in the adjacent
amphitheatre screens music films from the African Continent
and diaspora. Meanwhile throughout town, Zanzibar plays host
to a variety of fringe events, aka Busara Xtra.
The Line Up More artists are being confirmed. For latest updates see festival
homepage. Mission &
Vision Busara Promotions is a
non-profit cultural NGO established in Zanzibar in
2003. The mission of Busara
Promotions is "to promote and develop opportunities
for local and international music and performing
artists within the East African region, work to
strengthen the local arts infrastructure and build
networks internationally, for the social, cultural
and economic growth of Africa and the dhow
region". Our vision is that Zanzibar
"will become internationally recognised and valued
as a cultural epicentre for Africa and the Indian
Ocean region, in the context of a broader
cross-regional network which links festivals,
venues and promoters, performing artists, music
institutions and related organisations around
Africa, the Indian Ocean and beyond". Busara Promotions' main event
is the Sauti za Busara Swahili Music Festival, held
annually in Stone Town, Zanzibar during
February. Another of Busara's principal
activities is the Swahili Encounters project. The
mission of Swahili Encounters is "to encourage
audiences to celebrate pluralism of cultural and
religious diversity; to promote and develop
opportunities for musicians and performing artists
along the Swahili coast and islands to connect,
learn and perform together; and to develop regional
artistic cooperation, for the social, cultural and
economic growth of East Africa and the Swahili
region". |
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