Sauti za Busara is one of the largest music festivals in East Africa, with several hundreds of artists participating each year.
It showcases a diverse and dynamic programme of exclusively African music and has over the years provided a valuable stage for local Swahili talent, from taarab legends like Bi Kidude and Culture Musical Club, to homegrown Tanzanian pop and hip-hop.
In its last edition, Sauti za Busara attracted 29,000 people over four days, united in celebration of African music under African skies.
Last year's event was shelved because of COVID-19 but the organizers are still optimistic that the show will go on next year and have sent out a call for Nairobi artists to participate in the 2022 edition. The next edition is scheduled for 11 - 13 February 2022 in Stone Town Zanzibar.
The call for artists is open only until midnight (EAT) on 31st July 2021.
Preference is given to:
- Unique music with cultural identity that is connected to Africa, the Arab World and Indian Ocean
- Women artists, or groups led by women
- Young, new and emerging talents
- Music with messages that are positive, relevant and useful to society
- Music that is performed '100% live'!
- Application form*
- Artists' profile/biography*
- Link to Artist's profile on the Music In Africa portal (www.musicinafrica.net)
- Latest audio release (send 2 CDs by post, or maximum 3 songs by WeTransfer/dropbox/google drive)
- Video of live performance (send 1 DVD by post, or 1 clip by WeTransfer/dropbox/google drive)
- 2 promotional photos (high-resolution)
- Stage Plan and Technical Rider (if available)
