Final Call for Artists Sauti za Busara 2011‏

BUSARA NEWSLETTER June 2010 In this edition: Final Call For Artists Call for Artists Wito kwa wasanii Appel d’Artistes Message from the President Call for donors and sponsors Rest in Peace Busara on the Move Africa's Finest Music Festivals African World Cup Playlist Contact Us >>>In English >>>En français ici >>> kwa Kiswahili hapa

Final Call For Artists

“Festivals invigorate young people’s interest in local culture, give opportunities for artists and music professionals to meet and learn from each other, keep traditions alive, create employment for local people and promote Zanzibar as a model for tourism that honours and respects local ways.” Yusuf Mahmoud, Festival Director Call for Artists Wito kwa wasanii Appel d’Artistes Calling all African music groups or managers! Is your music 100% live? Is your music connected to Africa? Are you interested to perform next February in East Africa? If you can answer yes, yes, yes - then follow this link to apply now! Sauti za Busara music festival brings people together in celebration. Every February Stone Town is alive to the sounds of African music. During five days and nights the main stage showcases twenty groups from Tanzania and another twenty from different parts of the Continent and diaspora. 100% live - no playback! Other festival highlights include thecarnival street parade, Busara Xtra fringe activities, professional meetings and workshops. In past years, over 280 groups have performed, including Jose Chameleone, Samba Mapangala & Orchestra Virunga, Didier Awadi, Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni ba, Thandiswa, Jagwa Music, Ba Cissoko, Nyota Ndogo, Natacha Atlas, Culture Musical Club and more Immensely popular with East Africans as well as visitors to the region, Sauti za Busara has firmly established itself as an unmissable event on the African cultural calendar and "the friendliest festival on Planet Earth." (Daily News, Tanzania) Applying is easy Your group is only able to be considered if we have received a completed application form and materials from you by 31 July 2010. The selection committee meets at the beginning of August to decide the programme and line up for the next Festival. All applicants will be notified during September. For Festival performers we usually pay artists fees and local expenses in Zanzibar, including travel, visa, accommodation, food and incidentals. For headline artists from outside the region we may also help you find travel sponsors. Sosolya Dance Academy(Uganda) Ba Cissoko (Guinea) Message from the President Simai Mohamed, Vice Chair (l) presents Busara goodies to President Kikwete (r), February 2010 “Sauti za Busara is a very important initiative. It provides a great opportunity for both locals and visitors of different walks of life to meet and exchange ideas and appreciate the uniqueness, the wealth and diversity of the music from our region. In so doing the festival contributes to us building intercultural understanding and friendship” H.E. Jakaya M Kikwete, President of the United Republic of Tanzania Click here to see videos, blogs, photo galleries and press reports from earlier festivals

Call for donors and sponsors

The festival could not continue without the vision and support of donors and sponsors. DONORS - Sauti za Busara fulfils many criteria for development funding - in peace building, poverty alleviation, strengthening civil society, creation of employment, skill-sharing and capacity-building, promotion of cultural diversity, freedom of expression and gender balance. Please email busara@zanlink.com for full proposal and budget. SPONSORS - The festival provides unprecedented marketing opportunities for commercial sponsors. For only USD $6000 in cash or “in kind” support, we offer these benefits and more: Website Web advert on festival homepage (15,000 hits/day) Logo acknowledgement on sponsors page Communications Festival newsletters (48,000 subscribers worldwide) Email signatures (1000/month) Festival Programme (3000 copies) Full page advert Logo acknowledgement on sponsors page Venue (audience est. 18,000 people) Hanging space for your corporate banner (3m x 3m) Acknowledgements by MCs, daily on main stage Logo on sponsors banners (inside and outside venue) Please email busara@zanlink.com for more information. Rest in Peace Yussuf A Aley aka Chuchu by Peter Bennett With great sadness we announce Yussuf A Aley, famously known as Chuchu, after a long battle with leukaemia, recently passed away in hospital in Nairobi. His body was returned to Zanzibar, where hundreds of local people attended his funeral on 5 June. In the local music scene, Chuchu was larger than life. Passionately, he devoted his life to growing the Zanzibar music scene. His many achievements include managing the popular Chuchu Sound band, Heartbeat Recording Studios and Chuchu FM radio station. Chuchu was a founder and active member of Busara Promotions’ Board of Trustees. Whilst we miss you dearly, Bwana Chuchu forever you will live in our hearts!

Busara on the Move

Please note from July 1 2010 the office of Busara Promotions is relocating to Maisara, just 1km from Stone Town on the airport road. Just ask for the “Golf Club” and you’ll find us directly opposite. Our postal address, phone and email contacts remain unchanged. During coming weeks we look forwards to welcoming two new staff to the team, which will then be made up as follows: Director General - Yusuf Mahmoud Projects Manager - Rosie Carter Deputy Director - Andrea Gros Office Manager - Stellah Stephen Technical Manager - Custodes Baretto Office Assistant - Mjusi Kafir Marketing Manager - Violet Hlabangane

Africa's Finest Music Festivals

Hey, it’s not just us. See links to other events in Africa that we recommend, showcasing live music from more than just the host country: www.busaramusic.org/database/tops.php African World Cup playlist Africa World Cup Top 20 playlist The sounds they should be playing on the radio ’til July! Nas & Damian Marley (USA/Jamaica) – Africa Must Wake Up Youssou N’dour (Senegal) – I Bring What I Love Nneka (Nigeria/Germany) – Viva Africa Konono No 1 (DRC) – Assume Crash Position Lucky Dube (S Africa) - Remember Me Pepe Kalle (DRC) – Roger Milla K’naan (Somalia/Canada) – Wavin’ the Flag Thandiswa (S Africa) – Ibokwe Jorge Ben (Brazil) - Ponta de Lança Africano (Umbabarauma) Femi Kuti (Nigeria) – You Better Ask Yourself (Bost & Bim remix) Juma Nature & TMK Wanaume Halisi (Tanzania) – Tatu Bila 3-0 Shakira ft Freshlyground (Colombia/S Africa) – Waka Waka Black Eyed Peas (USA) – One Tribe Magic System (Cote d’Ivoire) – On a Espoir Phuzekhemisi (S Africa) – Izindaba Zakho J Pre, Wyclef Jean (USA/Haiti) – Ke Nako Pitbull, TKZee & Dario (S Africa) – Game On R. Kelly ft Soweto Singers (USA/S Africa) - Sign of A Victory Refugee All Stars (Sierra Leone) – Rise and Shine Akon ft Keri Hilson (USA) – Oh Africa Siphiwo ft Nelson Mandela - Message of Hope compiled by DJ Yusuf

Contact Us

www.busaramusic.org Busara Promotions PO Box 3635 Stone Town Zanzibar, Tanzania Find us on the airport road, opposite Golf Club. busara@zanlink.com Tel: +255 24 223 2423 or +255 773 822 294