Emerson Zanzibar Foundation Music Awards 2021

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Emerson Zanzibar Foundation Music Awards 2021

with thanks to Emerson Zanzibar Foundtion

This year’s theme is “Old is Gold” – Classical Taarab Music and is aimed at up and coming traditional Taarab vocalists/performers

Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation board is delighted to announce.

Some of the Candidates...

Young and gifted Zanzibari vocalists will be appearing before a panel of judges and performing classical Taarab songs for the prestigious award. Join us in celebrating the up and coming musicians, who are sustaining the musical traditions.

The Fifth Emerson Zanzibar Music Award at Sauti za Busara Music Festival 2021

Emerson Zanzibar Music Award 2021

The board of the Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation is delighted to announce its fifth Music Award 2021. This year’s theme is “Old is Gold” – Classical Taarab Music and is aimed at up and coming traditional Taarab vocalists/performers.

Participating is a great opportunity for emerging musicians from Unguja and Pemba to promote themselves locally and internationally on a platform, which aims to inspire and award local talent.

Young and gifted Zanzibari vocalists will be appearing before our panel of judges, performing classical Taarab songs for the assessment of the Award.  Join us in celebrating the up and coming musicians, who are sustaining the tradition. 

The event will take place in the band stand at Forodhani Gardens on Wednesday the 10th of February 2021 from 16.00 – 18.00.

Curious to know who will be awarded this year? The award will be presented at Sauti za Busara in the Old Fort on 13th of February 2021 at 20.00. This year, Sauti za Busara can also be followed online via a live stream. 

5th Emerson Zanzibar Foundation Music Award

The Fifth Emerson Zanzibar Foundation Music Award will be part of the Sauti za Busara Music Festival 2021.

  •  Theme: “Old is Gold” Classical Taarab Music
  • Date and Time: 10th Feb, 2021 at 4 – 6 pm
  • Venue: Forodhani Gardens, Band stand
  • Event: Public

Young and gifted Zanzibari vocalists will be appearing before our panel of judges, performing classical Taarab songs for the assessment of the Award. Join us in celebrating the up and coming musicians, who are sustaining the tradition.

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