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Zanzibar music festival open for 2015 applications
Zanzibar's annual international music festival, Sauti za Busara, is now open for applications for its February 2015 edition. The festival showcases live music from Africa and the diaspora.
Artists that have performed previously include; Ebo Taylor, Jupiter & Okwess International, HAJAmadagascar, Joel Driscoll and Sekou Kouyate, Cheikh Lo, Khaira Arby, Mokoomba, Samba Mapangala & Orchestra Virunga, Nneka, Natacha Atlas, Didier Awadi, Bassekou Kouyate, Jagwa Music, Tumi & the Volume, Fredy Massamba, Thandiswa, Culture Musical Club, Orchestre Poly Rythmo and more.
The festival features live music only.
Performing artists are paid a modest performance fee and local expenses in Zanzibar, including travel, accommodation, food and incidentals, are covered. Artists from outside the region may have to find their own travel sponsors.
The festival selection committee meets early August to decide the artist programme for SzB2015. All applicants will be notified of the committee’s decisions before September.
How to apply
Applications must be completed and received before 31 July 2014 to be considered. It must include the following:
- A completed form including short biography (max 1000 words)
- One or two recent recordings (CD or DVD)
- One or two photographs (jpgs can be sent to journey@busara.or.tz)
Recordings, photographs and any other material must be sent to the office address below. All materials sent to Busara's address must be labelled FOR PROMOTIONAL USE ONLY. The application form may be entered online.
Send applications by post to:
Busara Promotions
PO Box 3635
Zanzibar
Tanzania
Or deliver by hand to:
Airport Road, opposite Golf Club
Maisara,
Zanzibar,
Tanzania
For more information, go to www.busaramusic.org, email busara@busara.or.tz or call +255242232423 / +255773822294.
