Taarab gets a modern twist on Kiswahili day

Singers from An Noor Taarab Group during the July 7, 2022 performance at the new Utamaduni Hall in Lamu. PHOTO | POOL

As the world celebrated the first ever World Kiswahili Language Day on 7 July, a musical showcase was taking place in Lamu honouring a signature feature of the Swahili culture.

The traditional form of taarab music was given a contemporary edge through a collaboration of the island’s only taarab ensemble and guitarist, producer, composer, and recording artist, Eddie Grey who was the music director for the project.

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