Emerson Zanzibar Foundation involved in Stone Town Festivals
Sauti za Busara Zanzibar Festival 2024
Sauti za Busara is an annual music festival that takes place around the second weekend of February in Stone Town, Zanzibar.
This world famous African music festival has three stages over four days. With established and upcoming artists from the African continent and diaspora, the festival aims to showcase music with cultural identity. Networking sessions help professionals connect with each other.
Tickets with 50% discount are available for African passport-holders and EAC Residents, and Tanzanian nationals can enjoy further discounts. Sauti za Busara is recognized as one of Africa’s best music events by BBC and CNN.
Emerson Zanzibar’s Secret Garden presents an additional music event on the Thursday or the Friday before the main stage events. See our Zanzibar Events Page or social media for more details
Get tickets at busaramusic.org from 7th Feb 2024 at 11:00am.
Sauti za Busara 2024 & Emerson Zanzibar Foundation Music Awards
East Africa’s biggest music festival
For more details seeour Music Award 2024 Article
Thursday 8 February 2024
Busara PLUS at the Secret Garden
The Sauti Za Busara Festival is here! Come join us on Thursday Night at Secret Garden, Emerson Spice, Stone Town with Sauti za Busara and a special performance by Dazz Jazz!
Join us every Friday and Wednesday this month for some amazing music!
Starting from 20.00
Secret Garden is found in Emerson Spice Hotel, Stone Town
Reservations recommended, please book via WhatsApp +255 774 483 483
or es.reception@emersonzanzibar.com
Live Music Events Throughout the Year
10th Anniversary of Emersons Zanzibar Foundation
Emerson ZanzibarPO Box 3417, 236 Hurumzi StreetStone Town,P.O. Box 3417 Map
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!
Kwa niaba ya Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation, tunakukaribisha kushiriki katika shughuli zilizoandaliwa kwa ajili ya kusherehekea miaka 10 ya kuwepo kwa Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation. Shughuli mbalimbali zimeandaliwa kwa wafadhili na wafaidika wa Foundation.
Mwaliko maalum kwako:
Alhamisi tarehe 25 Aprili 2024 kuanzia saa 10:30 jioni hadi saa 12:00 jioni
Ufunguzi wa "Maonyesho ya Sanaa ya uchoraji ya Miaka 10" katika Ukumbi wa art gallery wa Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation.
Ijumaa tarehe 26 Aprili 2024 kuanzia saa 2:00 usiku
Burudani ya muziki wa moja kwa moja kutoka kwa washindi wa Tuzo za Muziki wa Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation katika Bustani ya Siri, (gharama ya kuingia ni TZS 10,000 kwa mtu moja ambayo itaelekezwa moja kwa moja kwa wanamuziki)
Jumamosi tarehe 27 Aprili 2024 kuanzia saa 11:00 jioni hadi saa 12:00 jioni
Tamasha la DCMA Unplugged Kiki Kidumbak kutoka Mahonda katika Barabara ya Hurumzi.
Jumamosi tarehe 27 Aprili 2024 kuanzia saa 12:00 jioni
Mazungumzo na chakula cha jioni kikiambatana na muziki wa taarab wa asili katika Emerson on Hurumzi
Tafadhali tusaidie kutangaza kuhusu shughuli hizi na waalike wengine kuungana nasi kuwasaidia wasanii wanaoshiriki katika shughuli zote hizi. Na kwa hali ya mvua, shughuli zote bado zitaendelea katika maeneo hayo hayo na mipangilio mbadala. Karibuni sana!
Tafadhali toa taarifa mapema ikiwa ungependa kuweka meza kwa ajili ya chakula cha jioni kwa moja ya usiku huu.
Kwa chakula cha jioni Ijumaa usiku katika Bustani ya Siri, tafadhali tuma barua pepe: es.reception@emersonzanzibar.com au WhatsApp: 0774 483 483 kufanya uwekezaji na kununua tikiti zako mapema.
Kwa chakula cha jioni Jumamosi katika Emerson on Hurumzi katika mkahawa wa Tea House, tafadhali tuma barua pepe: eh.reception@emersonzanzibar.com au WhatsApp: 0779 854 225
Hatimaye, tungependa kukujulisha kuhusu warsha mbalimbali zinazolenga wasanii huko Zanzibar, ambazo pia zitafanyika mwishoni mwa wiki hii. Ikiwa ungependa kuhudhuria moja ya warsha hizi, tafadhali tuma barua pepe kwetu kwa foundation@emersonzanzibar.com, ili tuweze kukuhifadhia nafasi.
Ijumaa tarehe 26 Aprili 2024 10:30 jioni hadi 12:00 jioni
Kikao cha majadiliano kwa wasanii wa kizazi kipya wa kizanzibari: "Historia na mustakabali kwa Wasanii wa Visual Zanzibar." Katika Ukumbi wa Sanaa wa Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation.
Jumapili tarehe 28 Aprili 2024 saa 4:00 asubuhi hadi 5:00 asubuhi
26 April Emerson's Zanzibar Foundation 10 year anniversary at Secret Garden at 8pm
Secret Garden At Emerson Spice
Friday night live 26 April 2024 - Emerson's Zanzibar Foundation 10 years anniversary - Music Award recipients come together for a special night of live music in the Secret Garden
Join us on Fridays this month for some amazing live music!
Starting from 20.00
April 2024 programme:
Friday 12 April - Culture Musical Club
Friday 19 April - Africatino
Friday 26 April - Emerson Zanzibar Foundation 10 Year Anniversary
Entrance Fee of Tsh 10,000
Secret Garden is found in Emerson Spice Hotel, Stone Town
Reservations recommended, please book via WhatsApp +255 774 483 483
or es.reception@emersonzanzibar.com
Overnight stays can be arranged in one of the hotel rooms, enquire with reservations@emersonzanzibar.com for the rates and availability at Emerson Spice and Emerson on Hurumzi
#StoneTownEvents #zanzibarlife #zanzibarevents #SecretGarden #SecretGardenZanzibar #EmersonZanzibar #Wednesdaynightlive #FridayNightLive #Livemusicstonetown #livemusiczanzibar #stonetownrestaurants #placestoeatstonetown #stonetowndining
Stone Town is a thriving, historic and cosmopolitan place. There is always something going on. Emerson Zanzibar hotels and restaurants are at the heart of the many of the annual events in Stone Town – Sauti za Busara, Zanzibar Film Festivals and Food Festivals.
Emerson Spice and Emerson on Hurumzi are also our hosting weekly or daily events; live music performances with talented local musicians and bands, art exhibitions and many other cultural, community events.
The Princess Salme Museum is next to the Emerson on Hurumzi Hotel. The magical, mysterious and romantic story of the Princess of a Sultan, who lifted the veil on the royal family life by writing a book, her artifacts and secrets are to be found in the museum.
Don’t miss out, please follow our social media channels to keep up-to-date with the very latest in what is happening in Stone Town, Zanzibar.
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Authentic Music and Live Events
Zanzibar Film Festival
The Zanzibar International Film Festival (ZIFF) is East Africa’s largest film and arts festival, exhibiting the latest and best films and promoting film talents from across the African continent and beyond.
The festival’s extensive programme includes film, performance, music, workshops and children’s events, as well as the large-scale outdoor films in the amphitheatre at the Old Fort for which the festival is renowned. There also also several pop-up events, workshops and training in media literacy, film curation and filmmaking within Tanzania, ensuring that the festival continues to act as a flagship arts organisation for East Africa.
Emerson Zanzibar Art Gallery, Exhibitions & Artists
Celebrating Art – Art Exhibition & Artists’ Stories
Celebrating Art – Art Exhibition & Artists’ StoriesThere are regular exhibitions in the Emerson Art Gallery & Café which can be found by an entrance next to Emerson on Hurumzi Hotel in Stone Town. There is also an Art Gallery in the Secret Garden in Emerson Spice Hotel.
Entrance is free for all visitors
Every year there is also Emerson Zanzibar Foundation Award event. Follow us on Facebook or on Instagram to find out about our Art Exhibitions and Art Awards are in Stone Town.
Zanzibar Wedding Festival
Henna painters, makeup artist and fashion designers – they all come together at the Zanzibar Wedding Festival. The event aims to promote Zanzibari culture – and promote the island as a wedding destination.
In 2022, the festival is scheduled to take place from 2 till 5 December.
The event will have an array of exiting activities that focuses on reviving the traditions in a new and innovative way through events, shows, discussion panels, exhibitions and more, creating exclusive and comprehensive take on highlighting investment opportunities in several sectors of the Wedding Industry; investment, economy, lifestyle, entertainment and industry’s infrastructure potential in Zanzibar
Zanzibar Book Fair 2023
Zanzibar Book Fair will be the inaugural celebration of Zanzibari literature. Organized by the Zanzibar Renaissance Literary Society, this annual event will be the first of its kind meeting place for local and global writers to exchange ideas, be inspired, and peruse thousands of books!
The Keynote speaker for this inaugural edition will be Prof. Abdulrazak Gurnah, Nobel Laureate in Literature 2021. The homecoming for this beloved son of Zanzibar will be a poignant start for the book fair where he will also be headlining the African launch of Peponi, a Swahili translation of his 1994 novel, Paradise. The translator is the ever-wonderful Dr. Ida Hadjivayanis, Senior Lecturer in Swahili Studies, SOAS University of London.
The Zanzibar Book Fair will be held from 20th to 22nd of October, 2023.
Prof. Abdulrazak Gurnah
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!
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
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
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
The recipient of the 8th Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation Music Award is:
SAFARI DUO (Felicia and Anna).
Safari Duo impressed the judges with their own composed and performed the song called "NAPAZA SAUTI". Congratulations to all those participating for their outstanding performances.
The 8th Emerson Zanzibar Foundation Music Award was presented at an exciting and lively ceremony on Saturday night, at the Sauti za Busara International Music Festival on the main stage in the Old Fort, Stone Town.
The award which includes: prize money, an engraved trophy and elegant certificate was presented on the second day of Sauti za Busara 2024 by last years winner, Tryphon Everest.
The Foundation promotes art and culture, through the existing Film, Music and Art awards, to provide ongoing active support for talented Zanzibaris to gain recognition and the opportunities to be seen #musiclover
Aliyepokea Tuzo ya 8 ya Emerson`s Zanzibar Foundation Music Award ni: SAFARI DUO (Felicia na Anna) Safari Duo waliwavutia majaji kwa wimbo wao walioutunga na kuuimba uitwao NAPAZA SAUTI". Tunawapongeza wote walioshiriki mashindano hayo. Tuzo hiyo ni pamoja na: pesa, tuzo yemyewe na cheti cha usjindi, hiyo ilitolewa katika hafla ya kusisimua na kusisimua usiku wa Jumamosi hii ya tarehe 10 Febuari 2024 ndani ya tamasha la Kimataifa la Sauti za Busara kwwnye jikwaa la Ngome Kongwe.
The Foundation inakuza sanaa na utamaduni, kupitia tuzo zilizopo za Filamu, Muziki na Sanaa ili kutoa msaada endelevu kwa Wazanzibari wenye vipaji, waweze kutambulika na kuwafungulia fursa za kuonekana na kusikilizwa.
📸with thanks to Markus Meissl and @meretestubhaug
#szb2024 #sautizabusara #movingdiversity #kibingwa #tumewasoma #africamusic #africanmusicfestival #eastafrica #tanzania! #zanzibar #travelzanzibar #spiceisland #stonetown #oldfort #live #livemusic #liveperformance #performer #stawi #listenlive #watchlive #liveband #festival #musicfestival #busara #music #musiclover
The recipient of the 8th Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation Music Award is:
SAFARI DUO (Felicia and Anna).
Safari Duo impressed the judges with their own composed and performed the song called "NAPAZA SAUTI". Congratulations to all those participating for their outstanding performances.
The 8th Emerson Zanzibar Foundation Music Award was presented at an exciting and lively ceremony on Saturday night, at the Sauti za Busara International Music Festival on the main stage in the Old Fort, Stone Town.
The award which includes: prize money, an engraved trophy and elegant certificate was presented on the second day of Sauti za Busara 2024 by last years winner, Tryphon Everest.
The Foundation promotes art and culture, through the existing Film, Music and Art awards, to provide ongoing active support for talented Zanzibaris to gain recognition and the opportunities to be seen #musiclover
Aliyepokea Tuzo ya 8 ya Emerson`s Zanzibar Foundation Music Award ni: SAFARI DUO (Felicia na Anna) Safari Duo waliwavutia majaji kwa wimbo wao walioutunga na kuuimba uitwao NAPAZA SAUTI". Tunawapongeza wote walioshiriki mashindano hayo. Tuzo hiyo ni pamoja na: pesa, tuzo yemyewe na cheti cha usjindi, hiyo ilitolewa katika hafla ya kusisimua na kusisimua usiku wa Jumamosi hii ya tarehe 10 Febuari 2024 ndani ya tamasha la Kimataifa la Sauti za Busara kwwnye jikwaa la Ngome Kongwe.
The Foundation inakuza sanaa na utamaduni, kupitia tuzo zilizopo za Filamu, Muziki na Sanaa ili kutoa msaada endelevu kwa Wazanzibari wenye vipaji, waweze kutambulika na kuwafungulia fursa za kuonekana na kusikilizwa.
📸with thanks to Markus Meissl and @meretestubhaug
#szb2024 #sautizabusara #movingdiversity #kibingwa #tumewasoma #africamusic #africanmusicfestival #eastafrica #tanzania! #zanzibar #travelzanzibar #spiceisland #stonetown #oldfort #live #livemusic #liveperformance #performer #stawi #listenlive #watchlive #liveband #festival #musicfestival #busara #music #musiclover
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
Rogoo and the representative of Camii proudly opened the new exhibition for the weekend in the Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation Art Gallery & Café.
Camii is studying architecture and could unfortunately not join us during the opening event, however her sister spoke proudly about the artwork that is on display for the exhibition. Rogoo is showing his fine pen & ink drawings as well as several watercolours during this exhibition, all in the theme of “Jiji na Kijiji” (Zanzibar town & village)
Guest of honor, Dr Omar, the Executive Director of the Zanzibar Arts Council encouraged artists to stay creative and show the traditions of Zanzibar in their artwork.
All artworks on display are for sale!
The Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation Art Gallery & Café in Hurumzi is open from 10.00 – 16.00 on Tuesday till Sunday.
Rogoo is currently using the Art Gallery as his workshop and can be found painting and drawing there regularly.
@rogooart97
#africanart #africanartist #zanzibarart #zanzibarartist #africanvisualart #zanzibarvisualart #visualartawards #zanzibarartists #zanzibarmasterclass #maishayazanzibar #africanvisualart #visualartawards #emersonzanzibar #emersonspice #emersononhurumzi #emersonartgallery #africanvisualart #londonart #gallery #art
Rogoo and the representative of Camii proudly opened the new exhibition for the weekend in the Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation Art Gallery & Café.
Camii is studying architecture and could unfortunately not join us during the opening event, however her sister spoke proudly about the artwork that is on display for the exhibition. Rogoo is showing his fine pen & ink drawings as well as several watercolours during this exhibition, all in the theme of “Jiji na Kijiji” (Zanzibar town & village)
Guest of honor, Dr Omar, the Executive Director of the Zanzibar Arts Council encouraged artists to stay creative and show the traditions of Zanzibar in their artwork.
All artworks on display are for sale!
The Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation Art Gallery & Café in Hurumzi is open from 10.00 – 16.00 on Tuesday till Sunday.
Rogoo is currently using the Art Gallery as his workshop and can be found painting and drawing there regularly.
@rogooart97
#africanart #africanartist #zanzibarart #zanzibarartist #africanvisualart #zanzibarvisualart #visualartawards #zanzibarartists #zanzibarmasterclass #maishayazanzibar #africanvisualart #visualartawards #emersonzanzibar #emersonspice #emersononhurumzi #emersonartgallery #africanvisualart #londonart #gallery #art
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
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.
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
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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
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.
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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