Summary. Organisation. Five Year Plan. Sauti za Busara music festival in the open-air at the Old Fort – tickets available from the Sauti za Busara website. or. This year’s theme was Mazingira yetu, Maisha yetu (Our Environment, Our life) reminding us to care for our environment while raising awareness on environmental hazards. The Sauti Za busara is one of the most important festivals in Burundi, which is celebrated with much fanfare and enthusiasm. Coronavirus did not stop Sauti za Busara fans from enjoying the live music at the festival but preventive measures were observed. Useful Links. Saturday 13 February 2021. By The Citizen Reporter. Festival Tickets. Related Pages. Downloads. Zanzibar. Information. ACCES. Busara Promotions supports the rights of artists and others in society to partake in culture and freedom of expression in conformity with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the United Nations Conventions on Human Rights and the Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions. Christmas, New Year's Day, Akaranga are the festivals of joy and happiness of the Burundians. Forgot account? Board of Trustees. Busara Promotions is a non-profit NGO established in Zanzibar since 2003, aiming to promote professional employment opportunities in an East African music industry that is connected and in exchange with other regions. Busara Promotions, PO Box 3635, Zanzibar, Tanzania [email protected] Tel: +255 24 223 2423 or +255 773 822 294. It will be broadcast live for the first time across Africa on Plus TV (DStv channel 294) from 9pm EAT. Other artists were Morena Leraba (Lesotho), Djam (Algeria), Sika Kokoo (Ghana), Dawda Jobarteh (The Gambia), Siti Muharam (Zanzibar), Sandra Nankoma (Uganda), Stone Town Rockerz (Zanzibar) and Dogo Fara (Reunion. The organisers of Sauti za Busara (SzB) festival have officially launched the Mazingira Yetu, Maisha Yetu (Our Environment, Our Life) campaign. Create New Account. Recognising that there are intrinsic tensions between these two sets of stakeholders it is part of Busara Promotions mission to build bridges of mutual respect and understanding. Sauti za Busara kutangazwa mubashara Afrika. The festival brought to stage a number of first-time local artists such as Vitali Maembe, Zenj Boy from Zanzibar, Dulla Makabila, Barnaba Classic and Richie Lumambo’s band. Not Now. Increased social cohesion and economic growth in Zanzibar, as fuelled by a wider appreciation of local, regional and international music uniquely connected to Africa. Step into the Soul of Zanzibar. Speaker: Yusuf Mahmoud, CEO & Festival Director, Sauti za Busara . Create New Account. “We found no reason not to hold the festival. Busara Promotions, PO Box 3635, Zanzibar, Tanzania [email protected] Tel: +255 24 223 2423 or +255 773 822 294 [email protected] Tel: +255 24 223 2423 or +255 773 822 294 Coronavirus did not stop Sauti za Busara fans from enjoying the live music at the festival but preventive measures were observed. Singeli evolved from mchiriku sounds from the Zaramo tribe in the coast, and comes with a bit of other sounds like segere. Baada ya kutumbuiza mubashara na kuleta shamrashamra katika viunga vya Mji Mkongwe, Zanzibar tangu ilipoanzishwa 2004, mwaka huu tamasha litaoineshwa mubashara barani Afrika kupitia Plus TV kwenye kisimbuzi cha DStv’s Channeli 294. Visiting Zanzibar. The festival had about 14 performers from around the continent, including Tanzania mainland, Uganda, South Africa, Lesotho, Ghana, The Gambia and Algeria. The dance and music festivals form a major part of the Burundi festivals. Music Charts . The additions to the line-up follow the cancellation of South African rapper Yugen Blakrok ’s performance at the festival due to COVID-19 restrictions on … Dufu. New Sauti za Busara additions Vitali Maembe and Msafiri Zawose. When selecting musicians, the festival gives priority to women, young and emerging talents from the East Africa region. Artists reflect the population at large. Wednesday February 03 2021. Authorities have told us to resume life and continue taking the advised precautions and that’s what we do,” said the Sauti za Busara team. Busara Promotions. At the same time, Busara Promotions is committed to building regional and interregional networking for African musicians and collective ownership for this East African festival. Log In. BURUNDI & TANZANIA are TOP of the CHART Countries with the SMALLEST number of COVID-19 deaths. 20.00 Emerson Zanzibar Foundation Music Award will be handed out on the Sauti za Busara stage in the Old Fort. See more of Sauti za Busara on Facebook. # jerusalemadancechallenge Sauti za Busara # SzB2021 Rehearsing for the rehearsals! Sauti za Busara is more than just a music festival. Awards and Recognition . Sign Up. or. Summary. Busara strives to uphold and advance the power of music and art in society, and the artist’s important role in keeping cultural traditions alive. Like us on Facebook. Useful Links. Advertisement. When selecting artists, recruiting staff, making purchases, reviewing accounts, expenditures or other important affairs of the organisation, we aim to remain accountable and transparent at all times. Sauti za Busara ("Sounds of Wisdom" in Swahili) takes place in Stone Town, capital city of Zanzibar, an island off Tanzania’s east coast. The globally acclaimed extravaganza kicks off on February 12 at the Old Fort featuring breathtaking performances on two nights from 14 groups (11 from Tanzania and 3 from the rest of Africa). Wherever possible, our governance, staffing and artist selection processes aim to reflect equity in gender balance. A globally acclaimed African music festival that is inclusive to local, regional and international audiences continues annually in Zanzibar, providing platforms for expression and celebrating cultural pluralism. Busara Through the Years. Professional employment opportunities are increasingly available in an East African music industry that is connected and in exchange with other regions. Benki ya CRDB imeendeleza jitihada zake za kuwawezesha vijana kupitia vipaji kwa kuandaa shindano la muziki kuelekea tamasha la Sauti za Busara msimu wa 18 linalotarajiwa kufanyika visiwani Zanzibar Februari 12 hadi 13, mwaka huu. The 18 th edition of the Sauti za Busara came to hilarious climax on Saturday night after two days of performances that brought life to the Old Fort and the Stone Town neighborhood.. Sauti za Busara festival highlights. Sauti za Busara is an annual African music festival that takes place in Stone Town, Zanzibar. Vitali Maembe performing on stage. Busara Promotions collaborates with governments, the corporate sector, donors, international NGOs, academia, civil society and well-wishers, without compromising its independence of thought and actions. 500 words or 1 page) – generic information including the nature of the speakers career work, discussion in the session, main points made by each speaker and the key action points This was the 18th edition of one of Africa’s best music festivals, which I’ll never forget visiting some years ago. Audit report flagged payments to soldiers no longer serving the mission, double payments and faulty personal information. Description of the session (max. The Amani drummers are very popular in Burundi. Sauti za Busara (SzB) is one of the few African music festivals that held an in-person event in 2020. Bio. Sauti za Busara, is a flagship event of Busara Promotions that takes place every year in Stone Town during February. Coronavirus did not stop Sauti za Busara fans from enjoying the live music at the festival but preventive measures were observed. Music fans at a previous Sauti za Busara festival . Busara Promotions promotes respect for cultural diversity and pluralism. Sauti za Busara is a pan-African music festival organised annually in February by Busara Promotions, a non-profit NGO registered in Zanzibar. Speaker: Aziza Ongala, Events Manager, Wikendi Live: 1. African music unites people in celebration. The Sauti Za busara is one of the most important festivals in Burundi, which is celebrated with much fanfare and enthusiasm. Despite Covid-19 fears, the 18th edition of Sauti za Busara festival in Zanzibar went on smoothly on the February 13-14 weekend, with people from across the world in attendance. The 18th edition of the Sauti za Busara festival kicked off yesterday at Stone Town with groups from Tanzania and the rest of Africa running under the theme ‘Alive and Kicking’. Sauti za Busara is an African music festival that is held every year in February in Zanzibar, Tanzania. Sauti za Busara to broadcast live across Africa. Maembe and his team have performed in many countries, including Germany, Switzerland, Sweden, Norward and Hungary besides Kenya, Uganda, and Burundi. Busara Promotions is proud of its roots in Zanzibar and the strong identity the festival has with these islands. Maembe and his team have performed in many countries, including Germany, Switzerland, Sweden, Norward and Hungary besides Kenya, Uganda, and Burundi. Fri 12 Feb, 15:30 (Open rehearsal at Ngome Kongwe/Old Fort) Sat 13 Feb, 17:30 (official dance challenge, with Sauti za Busara 2021 (official) T Shirts tickets and prizes for the top 3 dancers!) He has toured Germany, Sweden, Hungary, Kenya, Uganda, and Burundi. 11.2k Followers, 7,506 Following, 1,386 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Sauti za Busara (@sautizabusara) We facilitate exchange for artists of different African origins to build understanding and peace, with mutual respect. Photo: SzB. Busara Promotions places equal emphasis upon respect for local culture and tradition and the integrity of artists. Na Mwandishi Wetu, Zanzibar. This comes at a time when several festivals across the continent have stalled with some likely not to return for several years to come. Zanzibar. ALL ARE WELCOME TO JOIN IN, KARIBUNI NYOTE! The showstopper was Singeli singer Dullah Makabira, who performed for two hours non-stop. More by this Author. Log In. See more of Sauti za Busara on Facebook. Wednesday February 03 2021. PHOTO | COURTESY. Download: Busara Promotions Five Year Strategic Plan 2019 2024 (PDF, 4.8MB) Financial Reports. The annual Sauti za Busara festival is days away and Stone Town and its environs are in an expectant mood as organizers lay final touches to the preparations. Despite Covid-19 fears, the 18th edition of Sauti za Busara festival in Zanzibar went on smoothly on the February 13-14 Singeli has fast-paced rhythms with rapid-fire vocals articulating often humorous but pertinent stories over rolling, percussive beats. Black woman abroad tells of a world that excludes her, MAKAMBA: I am a pan-Africanist, a techie, cool mum and strict, Pressure mounts on US to act on Uganda’s abuses, Court allows Bobi Wine to withdraw election petition, Uganda to roll out first round of Covid-19 jabs on March 10, Rwanda targets over 170k people in initial vaccination, The 'bandits' behind Nigeria's mass kidnappings. However, even with such successes, the main challenge of funding remains and this was the reason the 2016 edition was cancelled, causing huge losses for businesses on the island. Maembe and his team have performed in many countries, including Germany, Switzerland, Sweden, Norward and Hungary besides Kenya, Uganda, and Burundi. This was just before COVID-19 restrictions on international travel and public gatherings were introduced around the world in March and April.