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Mabantu (Tanzania)

The Tanzanian bongo flava duo ‘Mabantu’ is known for their energetic stage shows, their hard-hitting beats and their catchy hooklines. Their music comes from the streets of Temeke, one of the liveliest neighbourhoods in Dar es Salaam. The songs in Swahili reflect the daily experiences – between qiuck glam and the reality of the streets. They paved the way for Twarha Kanengo and Mwarami Kajonje to great recognition both in Tanzania and the entire region.

MABANTU – Mali Safi (Official Video)
Mabuntu
© chizi-mapicha

This year we begin a cooperation with the Zanzibar, Tanzania festival Sauti Za Busara to help build a bridge to the African continent, by offering a few slots from the festival to help the chosen artists reach new audiences and potential bookers and festival organizers. This year our friends, the band Abeneko & the Positive Mind returns & the duo Mabantu both from Dar es Salaam will be performing to begin this cooperation.

part of

further stage programme on 27 July

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