BARAZANI @ ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE
Wednesday 17TH September 2008, 7pm – 10pm
Once again a monthly multicultural night to enjoy at the terrace upstairs at Alliance Française will take place after a two month break.
This barazani will be featured by various artists from Dar-es-Salaam as well as selected video projections and various cds from African artists.
The program will be covered by:
ASHIMBA DAU: POP MUSIC
Ashimba is a Tanzanian singer, songwriter and guitarist based in Bagamoyo. He will release his long awaited debut album in November 2008 on the new label Maisha Music. He has a unique style that combined his roots in the East African traditional music, his mastering of different Tanzanian languages and a very playful voice. In 2006 Ashimba went on a European tour with the group Afrikali, where they played at several big venues and festivals.
ASHA SALIMU KOMEKA: SLAM -POETRY
Asha Salimu is an artist from Msonge Theatre group of Dar es Salaam and specialized in directing, acting, story telling and playwriting. She has diploma in arts at Bagamoyo College of arts. The title of the story she is going to tell is “HAPA NA PALE” which is based on everyday life of African women. It will be performed by Asha Salimu, together with Agnes Lukanga and Deogratias Ndunguru.
WAHAPAHAPA Band unplugged: The Wahapahapa Band is a group of experienced musicians from Tanzania who are creating a storm of excitement in their home country with their unique blend of homegrown music originating from both island Zanzibar and mainland, with life and influences of modern music from all over the world. Back from India, the Band will play traditional music on that special concert.
+ JAM SESSION / MUSIC VIDEO / AFRICAN MIX by DJ Alliance
