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A contemporary take on traditional Tarab music

Tarab is a popular music genre in Tanzania and some say the heart of it is found on the island of Zanzibar.

Siti Amina and her cousin Rahma Ameir grew up loving the music and formed a band alongside their friend Gore Mohammed.

However, their Tarab band takes the tradition and adds a contemporary twist, which has seen them become one of the most in demand acts on the island, as Newsday's Alan Kasujja found out when he joined them for a jam session.

(Photo: Siti Amina, Rahma Ameir and Gore Mohammed. Photo Credit: 大象传媒/Alan Kasujja)

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4 minutes