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The Sounds of Taraab
Afro-beat / Folk / Alternative

"Music of Zanzibar"

NEW YORK, New York
United States

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Last Login:  7/19/2008
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   The Sounds of Taraab: General Info
Member Since11/28/2006
Band MembersAlsarah - vocals www.alsarah.com

Ismail Butera - accordion and vocals

Rami El Aaser- percussion [darbeki, riq, frame drum] Tiye Giraud - percussion and vocals (shekere, darbeki, pandeiro)

Michael Hess - violin and nai flute

Haig Manookian - oud

InfluencesEgyptian classical music, Indian popular & film music, Gulf Arabic, Sudanese, Bi Kidude, Ikwani Safa Musical Club, Culture Musical Club.
Sounds LikeZanzibar and other areas of Eastern Africa. A beautiful marriage of Arab, African and Indian sounds, Taraab music is all about beautiful highly ornamented vocals, the lyrics almost always about love, soulful instrumental taqasim [modal improvisation] and exciting percussion. Lovers of Middle Eastern music will enjoy this genre for sure.
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   About The Sounds of Taraab
A little over 100 years ago, the Sultan of Zanzibar sent his court musicians abroad to study...They returned, and taraab ws born. This genre, found in the towns of coastal Eastern Africa, is a happy hybrid of Arabic, Indian, and African styles, with the poignant songs of love and longing sung in the melodious language of Kiswahili. Zanzibar style taraab is basically Egyptian song and modal practice, and the predilection for Arabic instruments, such as the oud, qanun, nai, and violin, and takt percussion...dumbeg & riq. Mombasa is known for highly syncopated rythmn, with accordion, oud and violin backed up by guitar and modern drum kit. Dar Es Salaam sings songs that may be right out of an Indian movie, and tablas are the popular form of percussion there in that cosmopolitan city. In addition, you may hear varied instruments from anywhere, such as Japanese biwa or Latin American bongos, demonstrating the ecclectic nature of this music. The Sounds of Taraab endeavor to familiarize audiences with the exciting and profound music amd dance from Africa's Eastern coast. http://www.myspace.com/soundsoftaraab

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The Sounds of Taraab has 540 friends.
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Jun 30 2008 1:38 AM

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Apr 14 2008 6:34 PM

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Apr 9 2008 9:52 AM

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Mar 26 2008 4:35 AM

gracias por el add


excelente su música
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Mar 16 2008 7:01 AM

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Mar 15 2008 10:30 AM

and did we mention: nice new photo!

that color looks good on you...
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Mar 15 2008 10:13 AM

Loving the CD! Thank you...

Halfway through my second listen, many more to follow I'm sure ~E
Victor


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Feb 25 2008 9:44 PM

Thanks for the add!
New way for me to listen Kiswahili!
Zanzibar and Madagascar are so near!
A nice musical interbreeding here!

Victor
from Paris
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Feb 18 2008 7:36 AM

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Feb 14 2008 9:52 PM

Hope you guys had a great release CD party!
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Feb 7 2008 11:39 PM

thank you for the friendship.
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Jan 2 2008 9:56 AM

Happy New Year to all of you! Looking forward to hearing more of your music in 2008.
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Dec 28 2007 1:58 AM

Your music transports me. Thanks for the add.

Best regards,
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Dec 27 2007 10:28 PM

Hey there!

We are finalist in the Independent Music Awards.

Check out our blog and vote if you have a chance.

Thanks for your support. Peace.

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Dec 18 2007 7:52 AM

Hey there!

We are finalist in the Independent Music Awards.

Check out our blog and vote if you have a chance.

Thanks for your support. Peace.

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Dec 14 2007 5:37 PM

Greetings and best wishes from Skorba, thanks for adding us...Great sound!
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Nov 23 2007 10:01 PM

This is my favorite one!!!
Thank you for posing for the camera!
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Nov 21 2007 7:54 AM

Thank you so much for the friendship...
Great sound and colours...
Wish you the best...!!!
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Nov 19 2007 7:36 AM

Thanks a lot for your nice comment. Just visiting you and to let you to know some positive vibes....great sound!
Hey, your page is very cool too!
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Nov 8 2007 9:35 PM

Thanks for the add! I like your music! Take care and keep enjoying your music!
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Aug 3 2007 9:22 AM

Thanks so much for the add.
I really love Taarabs butI leave so far from yours to go to your concerts.

 

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Jul 31 2007 8:49 PM

wow! this music actually makes me dance...and I can't dance. thanks
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Jul 16 2007 8:33 AM

JAMANI, TUNAKUTAKIA KILA LA HERI NA GIG YAKO KULE NYC. SITAWEZA KUWEMO LAKINI NISHAFORWARD TANGAZO YAKO KWA MARAFIKI KIBAO! UKIFIKA ZENJI TUTAFUTE.
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Jul 5 2007 2:02 PM

Hey guys. sorry we've been quiet for a while. Hope all going well for you there - we're still working on plans to get over and see you with the film. News afoot of a big Tanzania fling in September in NYC - will fill you in as soon as we know more.

badai kidogo

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Jun 27 2007 8:59 PM

LOVE THE MUSIC.
G8 TRANSGLOBAL (Live in NYC!!)