This year is Sauti za Busara Music Festival’s 20th anniversary and Emerson Zanzibar Foundation’s 7th Award”
– aimed at local vocalists, performers and poets

Some of the 2023 Candidates...

Candidates with poetry coach Issak Issak - Photos by Salma

Young and gifted Zanzibari vocalists, singers and poets will be appearing before a panel of judges and performing for this prestigious award. Join us in celebrating the up and coming  local musicians, who are sustaining Zanzibar’s musical and poetry traditions.

Emerson Zanzibar Music Award 2023 – The Competition

The board of the Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation is delighted to announce its seventh Music Award 2023. 

The award for this year is intended for local artsist, under the theme, ‘My Composition‘ music/poetry. This follows the Sauti za Busara 2023 theme of  “Urithi ni neema” (heritage is our prosperity).

This is a great opportunity for emerging songwriters/lyricist of Unguja and Pemba to promote themselves locally and Internationally at a platform, which aims to inspire and award local talents.

The award for the musicians include, prize money of 2 million TZS, an engraved trophy and a framed certificate for the winner.

Competition Details

The Seventh Emerson Zanzibar Foundation Music Award 2023 will be part of the Sauti za Busara Music Festival 2023.

  • Theme: My composition, music /poetry
  • Competition: 8th February 2023
  • Award night: Saturday 11th February 2023, 8pm at Old Fort
  • Event: Public

A great opportunity for emerging musicians and poets of Unguja and Pemba to promote themselves locally and Internationally on a platform, which aims to inspire and award local talents.

Emerson Zanzibar Music Award 2023

The award was presented on stage at Sauti za Busara in the Old Fort, on Saturday 11th of February 2023 at around 8pm. 

 

"...And the Winner is...."

Emerson Zanzibar Foundation Music Awards Winner 2022
TRYPHON EVAREST
with thanks to Emerson Zanzibar Foundation

Tryphon impressed the judges with his composition and reciting of a poem named “Kiwembe”. We congratulate all those participating for their outstanding performances.  The award was presented by last year’s winner Lailat Faki Kombo

2023 Music Award sponsors include:

Remember last year's competition, 2022?

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We are celebrating the 10 year anniversary of the Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation with a variety of events:

⚫ Thursday 25 April 2024 from 16.30 – 18.00
Opening of “10 years Anniversary Art Exhibition” in the Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation Art Gallery

⚫ Friday 26 April 2024 from 20.00
Live music performance by Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation Music Award recipients in Secret Garden, (entrance fee of 10,000 TZS per person goes directly to the musicians)

⚫Saturday 27 April 2024 from 17.00 – 18.00
DCMA Unplugged concert in Hurumzi street

For dinner on Friday night in the Secret Garden, please email: es.reception@emersonzanzibar.com or WhatsApp: 0774 483 483 to make a reservation and purchase your tickets in advance.
For dinner on Saturday in Emerson on Hurumzi in the Tea House restaurant, please email: eh.reception@emersonzanzibar.com or WhatsApp: 0779 854 225

Various workshops aimed at the artists in Zanzibar, which are also take place this weekend. If you would like to attend any of these workshops, please email us at foundation@emersonzanzibar.com, so we can reserve a space for you.

⚫Friday 26 April 2024 16.30 – 18.00
Discussion session for young Zanzibari visual artists: “History and future for Visual Artists in Zanzibar.” In Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation Art Gallery.

⚫Sunday 28 April 2024 10.00 – 11.00
Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation Music Award recipients gather to discuss their joint performance and future collaborations in Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation Art Gallery.

⚫Sunday 28 April 2024 11.00 – 12.30
Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation meets Zanzibari film makers with discussion on opportunities for film makers in Zanzibar in Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation Art Gallery.

You are all warmly invited to join us in the upcoming events of the Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation!

We are celebrating the 10 year anniversary of the Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation with a variety of events:

⚫ Thursday 25 April 2024 from 16.30 – 18.00
Opening of “10 years Anniversary Art Exhibition” in the Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation Art Gallery

⚫ Friday 26 April 2024 from 20.00
Live music performance by Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation Music Award recipients in Secret Garden, (entrance fee of 10,000 TZS per person goes directly to the musicians)

⚫Saturday 27 April 2024 from 17.00 – 18.00
DCMA Unplugged concert in Hurumzi street

For dinner on Friday night in the Secret Garden, please email: es.reception@emersonzanzibar.com or WhatsApp: 0774 483 483 to make a reservation and purchase your tickets in advance.
For dinner on Saturday in Emerson on Hurumzi in the Tea House restaurant, please email: eh.reception@emersonzanzibar.com or WhatsApp: 0779 854 225

Various workshops aimed at the artists in Zanzibar, which are also take place this weekend. If you would like to attend any of these workshops, please email us at foundation@emersonzanzibar.com, so we can reserve a space for you.

⚫Friday 26 April 2024 16.30 – 18.00
Discussion session for young Zanzibari visual artists: “History and future for Visual Artists in Zanzibar.” In Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation Art Gallery.

⚫Sunday 28 April 2024 10.00 – 11.00
Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation Music Award recipients gather to discuss their joint performance and future collaborations in Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation Art Gallery.

⚫Sunday 28 April 2024 11.00 – 12.30
Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation meets Zanzibari film makers with discussion on opportunities for film makers in Zanzibar in Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation Art Gallery.

You are all warmly invited to join us in the upcoming events of the Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation!
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Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation inaalika watu kuleta maombi yao ya kumpata mtu wa kuratibu, kuandaa na kusisimia shughuli ya kuadhimisha miaka 10 ya tangu kuanzishwa kwa taasisi na uanzishaji wa mfumo wake mpya wa kiutawala. 
Uratibu huo utakuwa kwa muda wa miezi mitatu tu. 
Mtu huyo awe na vigezo vifuatavyo: -Awe na uthubutu, ubunifu. 
-Awe mwenye ujuzi wa kutosha kwenye tasnia ya uratibu, utawala na 
-Awe na mtandao mkubwa wa watu wa Rika na matabaka tofauti kwenye tasnia za sanaa, na serikalini. 
Kwa maelezo zaidi juu ya nafasi hii ya kazi fatilia kupitia mtandao wetu hapa:
https://emersonzanzibar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Event-Coordinator-Admin-Support-EZF.pdf 

Ikiwa unaamini unakidhi vigezo vilivyotajwa hapo juu tafadhali tutumie email kabla ya tarehe 29 March 2025 na CV yako kwa foundation@emersonzanzibar.com

Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation inaalika watu kuleta maombi yao ya kumpata mtu wa kuratibu, kuandaa na kusisimia shughuli ya kuadhimisha miaka 10 ya tangu kuanzishwa kwa taasisi na uanzishaji wa mfumo wake mpya wa kiutawala.
Uratibu huo utakuwa kwa muda wa miezi mitatu tu.
Mtu huyo awe na vigezo vifuatavyo: -Awe na uthubutu, ubunifu.
-Awe mwenye ujuzi wa kutosha kwenye tasnia ya uratibu, utawala na
-Awe na mtandao mkubwa wa watu wa Rika na matabaka tofauti kwenye tasnia za sanaa, na serikalini.
Kwa maelezo zaidi juu ya nafasi hii ya kazi fatilia kupitia mtandao wetu hapa:
https://emersonzanzibar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Event-Coordinator-Admin-Support-EZF.pdf

Ikiwa unaamini unakidhi vigezo vilivyotajwa hapo juu tafadhali tutumie email kabla ya tarehe 29 March 2025 na CV yako kwa foundation@emersonzanzibar.com
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Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation is looking for someone to run an exciting project! 

As Event Coordinator & Admin Support for a period of three months, the organisation of the 10 years anniversary of Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation and the setup of its new administrative system will be the largest part of the activities in this role. 

Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation is looking for an energetic person from Zanzibar, with great networking, administrative and organisational skills. Please find the description of this role here: 
https://emersonzanzibar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Event-Coordinator-Admin-Support-EZF.pdf 

If you have demonstrable skills to fulfil these activities, please send an email before 29 March 2024 with your CV to foundation@emersonzanzibar.com

Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation is looking for someone to run an exciting project!

As Event Coordinator & Admin Support for a period of three months, the organisation of the 10 years anniversary of Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation and the setup of its new administrative system will be the largest part of the activities in this role.

Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation is looking for an energetic person from Zanzibar, with great networking, administrative and organisational skills. Please find the description of this role here:
https://emersonzanzibar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Event-Coordinator-Admin-Support-EZF.pdf

If you have demonstrable skills to fulfil these activities, please send an email before 29 March 2024 with your CV to foundation@emersonzanzibar.com
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Don’t miss this great exhibition - still on untill 14th of February in Hifadhi building in Stone Town and is definitely worth seeing.

Emerson Zanzibar Foundation supported the opening event. 

Hassan Majeshi the artist has an amazing talent and is chairman of the Chawauza artist association. 

With thanks to Majeshi Painter @majeshipainter 

#zote.sanaa #majeshipainter #zanzibarart #zanzibarartist #artgallery #artexhibition #africanart #africanartist

Don’t miss this great exhibition - still on untill 14th of February in Hifadhi building in Stone Town and is definitely worth seeing.

Emerson Zanzibar Foundation supported the opening event.

Hassan Majeshi the artist has an amazing talent and is chairman of the Chawauza artist association.

With thanks to Majeshi Painter @majeshipainter

#zote.sanaa #majeshipainter #zanzibarart #zanzibarartist #artgallery #artexhibition #africanart #africanartist
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Karibuni Alhamisi tarehe 8 Februari saa kumi na nusu jioni kwa tukio la Busara Xtra: wanamziki wote wanashriki mbele ya jury wa tuzo la nane wa Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation.
Wote mnakaribishwa kuangalia wanamziki wanashiriki kutoka Zanzibar kwenye tuzo la mwaka 2024 wenye maada: “Moving Diversity”

@emersonzanzibar @emersonzanzibarfoundation @sautizabusara

#szb #szb2024 #sautizabusara #sautizabusara2024 #emersonzanzibar #emersonzanzibarfoundation #emersonmusicawards #emersonmusicawards2024 #africanmusic #zanzibarmusic

Karibuni Alhamisi tarehe 8 Februari saa kumi na nusu jioni kwa tukio la Busara Xtra: wanamziki wote wanashriki mbele ya jury wa tuzo la nane wa Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation.
Wote mnakaribishwa kuangalia wanamziki wanashiriki kutoka Zanzibar kwenye tuzo la mwaka 2024 wenye maada: “Moving Diversity”

@emersonzanzibar @emersonzanzibarfoundation @sautizabusara

#szb #szb2024 #sautizabusara #sautizabusara2024 #emersonzanzibar #emersonzanzibarfoundation #emersonmusicawards #emersonmusicawards2024 #africanmusic #zanzibarmusic
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Tumeongeza muda ya kurudisha fomu za kushiriki mpaka tarehe 24 Januari 2024 saa kumi na nusu jioni !

Wanamuziki wakizanzibari wawili au watatu kuungana na kuweza kushiriki kwenye tuzo ya mwaka 2024. 

Wanamuziki wanahimizwa kuungana na kutunga nyimbo kwa pamoja na kila mmoja wao aje na kitu kipya, ushirikiano huo uweze kuleta utofauti na mchanganyiko wa mseto na sio utunzi wa kitamaduni katika mtindo mmoja mahususi wa muziki. Maombi yatafanyika kwa kujaza fomu, ambazo zinapatikana Ofisini kwetu Emerson au piga simu namba 0773171920

Tarehe muhimu:
Tuma fomu za kushiriki kabla ya Jumatano tarehe 24 Januari 2024 saa kumi na nusu jioni. 
Utendaji na hadhira na jury siku ya Alhamisi tarehe 8 Februari 2024 saa kumi na nusu jioni

Tumeongeza muda ya kurudisha fomu za kushiriki mpaka tarehe 24 Januari 2024 saa kumi na nusu jioni !

Wanamuziki wakizanzibari wawili au watatu kuungana na kuweza kushiriki kwenye tuzo ya mwaka 2024.

Wanamuziki wanahimizwa kuungana na kutunga nyimbo kwa pamoja na kila mmoja wao aje na kitu kipya, ushirikiano huo uweze kuleta utofauti na mchanganyiko wa mseto na sio utunzi wa kitamaduni katika mtindo mmoja mahususi wa muziki. Maombi yatafanyika kwa kujaza fomu, ambazo zinapatikana Ofisini kwetu Emerson au piga simu namba 0773171920

Tarehe muhimu:
Tuma fomu za kushiriki kabla ya Jumatano tarehe 24 Januari 2024 saa kumi na nusu jioni.
Utendaji na hadhira na jury siku ya Alhamisi tarehe 8 Februari 2024 saa kumi na nusu jioni
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Deadline for returning application forms for Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation Music Award extended till 24 January 2024 at 16.30. 🎶

Any Zanzibari duo or trio can participate. Musicians are encouraged to build something together with each other. Work together on a performance that shows diversity, fusion, something different. Not a traditional composition in one particular style of music. 🎵

Application forms are available from now. 

Important dates:
• Apply before Wed 24th of January 2024 at 16.30.
• Performance with audience and jury on Thursday the 8th of February 2024 at 16.30.

Deadline for returning application forms for Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation Music Award extended till 24 January 2024 at 16.30. 🎶

Any Zanzibari duo or trio can participate. Musicians are encouraged to build something together with each other. Work together on a performance that shows diversity, fusion, something different. Not a traditional composition in one particular style of music. 🎵

Application forms are available from now.

Important dates:
• Apply before Wed 24th of January 2024 at 16.30.
• Performance with audience and jury on Thursday the 8th of February 2024 at 16.30.
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Calling on Documentary Filmakers

Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation has played a pivotal role in nurturing and empowering various artists, including visual artists, musicians, and filmmakers.

As part of the foundation's 10 year anniversary celebrations, we seek the services of a skilled documentary filmmaker to create a documentary capturing the essence and achievements of the Emerson Foundation over the decade.

Interested? First please DM (Direct Message) us here (Emerson Zanzibar Emerson's Zanzibar Foundation ) and we will send you the Terms of Reference guidelines that you will need to read.

Then you should submit your proposals; including concept, budget and timeline according to the Terms of Reference.

Proposals must be submitted by 22nd January 2024 🙏

Contact Information:
For inquiries and proposal submission, please contact
foundation@emersonzanzibar.com or WhatsApp +255773171920

#emersonzanzibar10years #emersonzanzibarsince2014
#africanfilm #africanfilms #africanfilmmaker #zanzibarfilm #ziff #zanzibarinternationalfilmfestival #filmmaker #africanvisualart #africanfilmfestival #visualartawards #ziff #zanzibarartists #zanzibarmasterclass #emersonzanzibar #emersonspice #emersononhurumzi

Calling on Documentary Filmakers

Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation has played a pivotal role in nurturing and empowering various artists, including visual artists, musicians, and filmmakers.

As part of the foundation`s 10 year anniversary celebrations, we seek the services of a skilled documentary filmmaker to create a documentary capturing the essence and achievements of the Emerson Foundation over the decade.

Interested? First please DM (Direct Message) us here (Emerson Zanzibar Emerson`s Zanzibar Foundation ) and we will send you the Terms of Reference guidelines that you will need to read.

Then you should submit your proposals; including concept, budget and timeline according to the Terms of Reference.

Proposals must be submitted by 22nd January 2024 🙏

Contact Information:
For inquiries and proposal submission, please contact
foundation@emersonzanzibar.com or WhatsApp +255773171920

#emersonzanzibar10years #emersonzanzibarsince2014
#africanfilm #africanfilms #africanfilmmaker #zanzibarfilm #ziff #zanzibarinternationalfilmfestival #filmmaker #africanvisualart #africanfilmfestival #visualartawards #ziff #zanzibarartists #zanzibarmasterclass #emersonzanzibar #emersonspice #emersononhurumzi
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It is time for the 8th Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation Music Award!
Any Zanzibari duo or trio can participate. Musicians are encouraged to build something together with each other. Work together on a performance that shows diversity, fusion, something different. Not a traditional composition in one particular style of music. Application forms are available from now.  For details call: +255 773 171 920 

Important dates:
Apply before Wed 17th of January 2024.
Information session is Wed 17th of January 2024 at 16.30
Performance with audience and jury on Thursday the 8th of February 2024 at 16.30.

It is time for the 8th Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation Music Award!
Any Zanzibari duo or trio can participate. Musicians are encouraged to build something together with each other. Work together on a performance that shows diversity, fusion, something different. Not a traditional composition in one particular style of music. Application forms are available from now. For details call: +255 773 171 920

Important dates:
Apply before Wed 17th of January 2024.
Information session is Wed 17th of January 2024 at 16.30
Performance with audience and jury on Thursday the 8th of February 2024 at 16.30.
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Tuzo ya nane ya Muziki za Emerson imewadia!
Wanamuziki wakizanzibari wawili au watatu kuungana na kuweza kushiriki kwenye tuzo ya mwaka 2024. 

Wanamuziki wanahimizwa kuungana na kutunga nyimbo kwa pamoja na kila mmoja wao aje na kitu kipya, ushirikiano huo uweze kuleta utofauti na mchanganyiko wa mseto na sio utunzi wa kitamaduni katika mtindo mmoja mahususi wa muziki. Maombi yatafanyika kwa kujaza fomu, ambazo zinapatikana Ofisini kwetu Emerson au piga simu namba +255 773 171 920

Tarehe muhimu:
Tuma fomu za kushiriki kabla ya Jumatano tarehe 17 Januari 2024.

Kikao cha wanamuziki watakaoshiriki ni Jumatano tarehe 17 Januari 2024 saa 10.30
Utendaji na hadhira na jury siku ya Alhamisi tarehe 8 Februari 2024 saa kumi na nusu jioni

Tuzo ya nane ya Muziki za Emerson imewadia!
Wanamuziki wakizanzibari wawili au watatu kuungana na kuweza kushiriki kwenye tuzo ya mwaka 2024.

Wanamuziki wanahimizwa kuungana na kutunga nyimbo kwa pamoja na kila mmoja wao aje na kitu kipya, ushirikiano huo uweze kuleta utofauti na mchanganyiko wa mseto na sio utunzi wa kitamaduni katika mtindo mmoja mahususi wa muziki. Maombi yatafanyika kwa kujaza fomu, ambazo zinapatikana Ofisini kwetu Emerson au piga simu namba +255 773 171 920

Tarehe muhimu:
Tuma fomu za kushiriki kabla ya Jumatano tarehe 17 Januari 2024.

Kikao cha wanamuziki watakaoshiriki ni Jumatano tarehe 17 Januari 2024 saa 10.30
Utendaji na hadhira na jury siku ya Alhamisi tarehe 8 Februari 2024 saa kumi na nusu jioni
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