Ikhwani Safaa Musical Club – Taarab 2 / Music Of Zanzibar (LP, Comp) – USED

Description:

Released: 1988
Format: Vinyl, LP, Compilation
Sleeve condition: Very Good Plus
Media condition: Very Good Plus

Tracklist:
[A1] Afkari (Thoughts)
[A2] Usiji Gambe (Don't Boast Yourself)
[A3] Kanilemaza
[A4] Nna Zama (I'm Drowning In The Sea And I Need Help)
[B1] Ukichungua
[B2] Masikini Roho Yako
[B3] Pendo La Wasikitisha (Love Regrets Them)
[B4] Waridi Lisilo Miba (A Rose Without A Thorn)
[B5] Nipepee (Cool Me With Your Fan)

"Taraab" is referred to on the sleeve as "the urban sound of Zanzibar".
"Taraab Music" is linked to the concept of profane trance in performance as well as music itself. In KiSwahili meaning a group of musicians getting together to entertain themselves and others, describing the event as well as the music performed.

Made in West Germany