There was Taarab, and now there is Rusha Roho Taarab. One is the famous century-old genre synonymous with the East African coast, the other, Rusha Roho, still retains the traditional soulful verses, ...

Along the East African coastal strip, few musical styles can rival the popularity enjoyed by taarab melodies, a genre believed to date back to late 19th century. Among the Swahili communities, live ...

At a time when cultural musical styles have rapidly evolved, an East African genre that is nearly a century old is struggling to retain its identity. Contemporary influences have had a huge impact on ...