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World Service,20 Apr 2006,26 mins

The Music of Zanzibar

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Travelling to Zanzibar - the group of islands off the East coast of Tanzania for a look at the music scene there. Including the Swahili Arab-influenced musical style Taarab, and visits with Ikwan Safaa, and the legendary singer, Bi Kidude. Presented by Lucy Duran

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