JUMATANO GROOVE - MAYWAJACK, K-ZUNGU, SAMMY BABY (TZ) 🎶 10 Singeli artists were chosen for a six-month residency giving the artists an opportunity to develop new work in the studio and in a live performance space. An edgy, streetwise alternative to the more established Tanzanian musical favourites of Bongo flava and Afrobeats. With electronic beats […]
Join us tomorrow for Muvi Kali Nafasi Film Club Showcase at Goethe-Institut. Date: 30 April 2024 Venue: Goethe-Institut, Alykhan Road 63, Upanga Time: 6:30pm Free Entry Muvi Kali in collaboration with Nafasi Film Club are presenting a selection of short films made in Tanzania by the Alumni and current members of Nafasi Film Club. The […]
Kalam Salaam : A monthly celebration of swahili literary culture. 🪶(Swahili only) Calling all book lovers and literary enthusiasts! Join us for an eye-opening panel discussion and an open mic featuring poetry and spoken word. Karibu! RECAP On every first Thurday of the month at 7:00pm At the Alliance Française of Dar es Salaam Free […]
Des animations variées pour les enfants jusqu'à 12 ans ! ✨ Chaque samedi nous proposons des activités différentes pour que vos enfants s'amusent et découvrent de nouvelles choses. Laissez vos enfants développer leur imagination en tout en s'amusant. Ce samedi, les enfants participeront à un atelier sur le thème de la bande dessinée avec DWA […]
MUVI KALI: “The Midnight Bride” directed by Doreen Kilimbe (TZ) The Midnight Bride tells the story of Agatha, a young woman who is desperate for marriage. She reunites with her lost twin sister while recovering from a failed engagement. Conflict erupts when her uncle receives a marriage proposal for Agatha without knowing the suitor intends […]
JUMATANO GROOVE - MANDOJO & DOMOKAYA (TZ) Mandojo and Domokaya are esteemed Bongo Flava musicians hailing from Arusha city. They pioneered the unique genre of “Hip-hop Banjo,” a fusion of singing, rap, and instrumentation, prominently featuring guitars. In 2003, they made their debut with the release of “Nikupe Nini,” produced by PFUNK at Bongo Record. […]
COMIC BOOK ARTISTS/CARTOONISTS/ARTISTS] Calling all comic book artists! Don't miss out on a unique opportunity to learn from Malagasy self-taught comic book artist Dwa at our upcoming workshop on May 10th from 9am to 4pm at Alliance Française. Lunch will be provided to selected participants. Space is limited, so sign up now to secure your […]
NoJUMATANO GROOVE - COMMEMORATING BOB MARLEY - JHIKOMAN (TZ) @jhikoman Jhikoman is a well-known Tanzanian reggae artist. He has served as an active musician since 1994 and toured extensively in both Europe and Africa. He combines acoustic reggae with African music. Jhikoman sings in English, Swahili and mother tongue Kinyasa. His music provides him a […]
MUVI KALI: “Les Hirondelles de Kabul” (FR) directed by Éléa Gobbé-Mévellec and Zabou Breitman 🎞️ We follow two married couples who are diametrically opposed in two different neighborhoods of Taliban-occupied Kabul in the summer of 2001: Atiq and Mussarat have been married for 20 years and are deeply rooted in the traditions of Afghan life, […]
JUMATANO GROOVE - SAFARI ROCKERZ (TZ) Safari Rockerz goes beyond the boundaries of conventional music by embracing a mission as educators of Traditional Music, Ngoma, and Dance. Firmly rooted in the belief that music possesses the transformative power to soothe and nurture troubled minds, the band members take on the roles of teachers, spreading the […]
MUVI KALI: "ALLONS ENFANTS” directed by Alban Teurlai and Thierry Demaizière (FR) In the heart of the Parisian capital, the Turgot High School, located in the 3rd arrondissement, is taking a bold gamble: integrating students from working-class neighborhoods and breaking the cycle of academic failure through dance and their hip-hop program. This documentary tells the […]
JUMATANO GROOVE - BABA KASH (TZ) Baba Kash is a singeli musician renowned for infusing Mchiriku flavours into his music, creating a distinctive Swahili essence that vividly narrates Swahili street stories. His electrifying live performances have always been backed up by a talented band and captivating Singeli dancers, which have earned him local and international […]
