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The five music genres in Tanzania, as defined by BASATA are, ngoma, dansi, kwaya, and taarab, with bongo flava being added in 2001. [1] [2] Singeli has since the mid-2000s been an unofficial music of uswahilini, unplanned communities in Dar es Salaam, and is the newest mainstream genre since 2020. [3]
A.Y. (musician) Ambwene Allen Yessayah (born 5 July 1982), better known by his stage name A.Y., is a Tanzanian bongo flava artist of Makonde heritage. He was born in Mtwara, Mtwara Region, Tanzania. He began his career with the group S.O.G. in 1996. He decided to go solo in 2002.
Bongo Flava. Bongo Flava is a nickname for Tanzanian music. [1] The genre developed in the 1990s, mainly as a derivative of American hip hop and traditional Tanzanian styles such as taarab and dansi, with additional influences from reggae, R&B, and afrobeats, to form a unique style of music. [2]
The five music genres in Tanzania, as defined by BASATA are, ngoma, dansi, kwaya, and taarab, with bongo flava added in 2001. [14] [15] Singeli has since the mid- 2000's been an unofficial music of uswahilini , unplanned communities in Dar es Salaam , and is the newest mainstream genre since 2020.
Years active. 2020–present. Labels. WCB Wasafi. Zuhura Othman Soud better known by her stage name Zuchu, born (November 22, 1984) is a Tanzanian singer and songwriter born in Zanzibar. She is based in Dar es Salaam and signed to WCB Wasafi record label. [2] She was awarded the Silver Plaque Button by YouTube for hitting 100,000 subscribers ...
2018-present. Labels. Bad-Nation Limited. Website. Website. Omary Ally Mwanga (born 31 December 1995), known professionally as Marioo, is a Tanzanian singer, songwriter, and music producer. He is known for his hits such as Bia Tamu, Mama Amina, Dear Ex, Raha, Mi Amor and Naogopa, songs that have made him a household name in Tanzania.
Hip Hop is a force which shaped the project of how to construct the Tanzanian nation. Cultural policies such as national music policies were formed in order to produce a united culture for the Tanzanian nation. These types of policies allowed Swahili bands to emerge and a live entertainment scene to thrive.
Radio Tanzania Dar Es Salaam (RTD) Radio Tanzania Dar Es Salaam (RTD) became critical to the cultural life of Tanzania by nurturing Tanzania’s music scene. [1] Since there was a chronic shortage of studio space and production equipment, RTD became the main advocate of Tanzanian musicians. [1]