FUN IN TANZANIA: July 2013

Thursday, July 25, 2013

CHIWONISO MARAILE IS DEAD

Chiwoniso Maraile wa Zimbabwe is no more. This sweet lady has been to Tanzania and worked with several musicians here in a project that was produced by the Sigbjorn nedland of NRK. Norwegian Broadcasting Services. Chiwoniso has worked with musicians like Anania Ngoliga, Bob Ludala, Norman Bikaka, John Sagati and Keppy Kiombile and did several recordings at Marimba Studios. She was also one of the partners in a all women music group that also included Karola Kinasha and other women musicians from as wide as Ethiopia, Norway and Belgium. The group Women with Voices toured many countries throughout the world. May God Rest her Soul In Peace.

Wednesday, July 3, 2013

NDEGE WATATU..ANA ALL GIRLS GROUP...LISTEN TO THEIR NEW SONG HERE


Joan, Khadija, Pauline NDEGE WATATU

A new sound in town. Three well known singers have teamed up and have just finished recording their first song Misukosuko (Troubles). The girls, Pauline Zongo, a Congolese who also plays guitar and has been in the music scene for quite a time, Joan Matovolwa, whose voice was last heard in a song Mume wangu which she recorded with Dataz a few years ago and who has in the recent years been an actress in a number of local films and lastly but not least, Khadija Mnoga, a short girl with a thick unique voice who has been in a number of bands and is currently with Extra Bongo Band. The girls have come together composed and recorded this song in their own style. Its something worth listening to. We are waiting for their next song already. Listen to the song here

Monday, July 1, 2013

A MUSICAL SUNDAY IN DAR ES SALAAM

Its not possible to visit all venues playing music on a given Sunday in Dar es Salaam, but I had fun this Sunday when I got a chance to visit a number of Bands.

Above pictures, The Borabora Band, every Sunday from late evening the Band is at Mbaramwezi a beach venue exceleent for a Sunday outing with the family.