Sauti za Busara
Event Overview
Sauti za Busara—Swahili for "Sounds of Wisdom"—is Zanzibar’s flagship pan‑African music festival, held annually in February, typically over three days in historic Stone Town Wikipedia
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This vibrant event takes place primarily at the Old Fort (Ngome Kongwe), with performances also staged at Forodhani Gardens, Fumba Town, and via street carnival parades throughout the town’s alleys Daily News
+6. The 22nd edition ran from February 14–16, 2025, under the theme "Voices for Peace", drawing over 400 artists and 27 live bands representing more than 12 African countries Sia Yangu Africa Safari
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Performances span from traditional taarab, ngoma, jazz, afrobeat, hip‑hop, spoken word, to fusion and electronic styles—showcasing both legendary and emerging talents like Frida Amani, The Zawose Queens, Blinky Bill, and Thandiswa Mazwai Daily News
+10. The experience includes street parades, multiple concert venues, and a lively cultural exchange under the February skies of Zanzibar.
Old Fort (Ngome Kongwe)
Feb. 14, 2025