SO
Sounds of Taraab
329 listeners1.3K plays
About Sounds of Taraab
A little over 100 years ago, the Sultan of Zanzibar sent his court musicians abroad to study...They returned, and taraab was born. This genre, found in the towns of coastal Eastern Africa, is a happy hybrid of Arabic, Indian, and African styles, with the poignant songs of love and longing sung in the melodious language of Kiswahili. Zanzibar style taraab is basically Egyptian song and modal practice, and the predilection for Arabic instruments, such as the oud, qanun, nai, and violin, and takt percussion.
As an Amazon Associate, Spinn Radio earns from qualifying purchases.
Top Tracks
1
Mahaba Wa Taka Nini
2
Nie Zama Nie Sema
3
Daka Kozi Manowe
4
Bashraf Salama
5
Mapenzi Matamu
6
Rufiji
7
Eni Wana Damu
8
Lala, Mpenzi Lala
9
Unalo
10
Sishituki
11
Matamu Choz
12
Lala Mpenzi Lala
13
Bowmazan Ya Mahaba Bi Kidude song
14
Daka Koz
15
Shishituki
16
Manowe, Mahaba Wa Takanini, Mapenz
17
Kwala Ulala Huez
18
Interview
19
Enyi Wana Damu Sharmila and Black Star Orchestra
20
Kanilemaza Ikhwani Safaa
21
Bowmazan Ya Mahaba (Bi Kidude)
22
Enyi Wana Damu (Sharmila and Black Star Orchestra)
23
Wad Alnuba
24
Full Session
25
Ni E Zama
Similar Artists
SpinnRadio
Find stations playing Sounds of Taraab
Tune into 50,000+ live radio stations from every corner of the world on an interactive 3D globe with audio-reactive visualizations.