Congo-born King Kiki - the ‘maestro’ of Tanzanian rumba or dansi - has been commanding stages across the nation since he arrived in the early 70s. His limitless energy and resonant vocals continue to impress audiences young and old - proof that the collective love of live music is far from an assumed demise. 

CREDITS // 
Audio: Abuu @ Nafasi Art Space

King Kiki - Mulumba

A Rwandan icon - Sophie Nzayisenga is the only known female master of the traditional inanga, a string instrument unique to the region. Her subtly subversive presence and mesmerizing performance have impressed audiences around the globe in her dedicated work inspiring appreciation for traditional music.

CREDITS // 
Audio: Abuu @ Nafasi Art Space

Sophie Nzayisenga - Inganji

Wamoto are three up-and-coming singeli artists - banded together to reject the male dominated status quo of their industry and empower more women to do the same.


CREDITS // 
Audio: Abuu @ Nafasi Art Space

Wamoto - LIVE @ Wikiendi

Dar es Salaam's fave festival series returned to Nafasi Art Space on Feb 2, 2019. In this episode of Wikiendi RADIO, we were lucky enough to chat with a wild and wonderful bunch of artists from Tanzania + abroad about the importance of collaboration, experimentation, and legacies of live music in Tanzania. 

FEATURING //

Wamoto
Mopao (Swahili Jazz)
Karanga Vocha - a collab supported by British Council ft. Ambasa Mandela, Leah + Pendo Zawose, Wamwiduka, Tom Excell, and Oli Barton-Wood

NEXT WIKIENDI //
June 29 @ Nafasi Art Space

REFERENCES //
J.Biebs - Sorry
Msaga Sumu - Kitu Gani
Tatunane - Msewe
George Benson - Give Me the Night
Jimmy Dludlu - Malala
Remmy Ongala - Karola

CREDITS//
Wikiendi LIVE recordings produced by Abuu and Peter Breithaupt @ Nafasi Art Space
Hosted by Jesse Gerard and Darragh Amelia
Produced by Darragh Amelia

Wikiendi RADIO #4 @ Nafasi Art Space // ft. Wamoto, Mopao, and Karanga Vocha

Karanga Vocha is a collaborative fusion of musicians from East Africa and the UK - brought together in 2019 through an initiative of the British Council in Tanzania. Members include Ambasa Mandela (KE), Leah and Pendo Zawose (TZ), Wamwiduka (TZ), Tom Excell (UK), and Oli Barton-Wood (UK). 

CREDITS // 
Audio: Peter Breithaupt

Karanga Vocha - What Do You See

Wikiendi Radio is BACK & we've got some 🔥interviews to share from Wikiendi LIVE's of 2019. 

FEATURING //
naitwasalma
Dbass Ganun
Dj Baby Mama
Sophie Nzayisenga

NEXT WIKIENDI // 
February 29 2020 @ Nafasi Art Space

REFERENCES //
Starship - Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now
Kesha - Woman
Khruangbin - Lady and Man 
PoetryShule
Nakaya - Mr Politician
Vanessa Mdee - Bado
Sho Madjozi - Huku
King Kaka - Wajinga Nyinyi
Ziggy Dee - Eno Mic
Suzan Kerunen - Ugorunam


CREDITS // 
All Wikiendi LIVE recordings were recorded by Nuru Media @ Nafasi Art Space
Wikiendi Radio Hosted by Jesse Gerard and Darragh Amelia 
Produced by Darragh Amelia

Wikiendi Radio #5 @ Nafasi Art Space // ft.naitwasalma, Dbass Ganun, DJ Baby Mama, Sophie Nzayisenga

Wikiendi LIVE is a unique and vibrant live festival series in Dar es Salaam that showcases musicians who create outside the mainstream. 

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