Taarab is a music genre popular in both Tanzania and Kenya. [1] [2] It has been influenced by the musical traditions of the African Great Lakes, North Africa, the Middle East, and the Indian subcontinent. Taarab rose to prominence in 1928 with the …

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Taarab is a lively, poetic music style from the Swahili Coast, blending African and Arabic melodies into a unique and soulful rhythm. Often sung in Swahili with rich, expressive lyrics, it thrives on storytelling, joy, and celebration.

Aug 16, 2021 · Swahili Taarab songs are now explicit – even graphic sometimes – in sexual undertones, and much of the music of bands like Muungano and Melody is composed with more modern Taarab instruments and performed on keyboards, increasing mobility for multiple venues.

Mar 2, 2015 · Taarab has left a lasting impression on the music of East Africa, particularly genres such as Kidumbak, Beni and Modern Taarab. Kidumbak is a less refined and more upbeat genre than Taarab. Musically it falls in between Taarab and the traditional Zanzibar music known as …

Sep 29, 2018 · The traditional music known as taarab was fading away — until a school began giving lessons to aspiring musicians.

Nov 28, 2024 · Taarab is a rich musical genre deeply rooted in East Africa, particularly along the Swahili coast. Combining Arabic, Indian, African, and Western influences, it features poetic lyrics, intricate melodies, and a fusion of traditional instruments.

Jan 2, 2025 · Taarab embodies a complex history of settlement, empire and colonial domination. Although it originated in Zanzibar, taarab spread throughout the Swahili coast of Africa and the Indian Ocean. It is still performed in the capital, Dar es Salaam, and Tanga in Tanzania, Mombasa and Lamu in Kenya and the Comoros Islands.