KICKSTARTER/Zanzibar: Ever wanted to stay at a hotel, that was dedicated to good Music, relaxing tunes and the mood that is Jazz ? Come to lovely Zanzibar

About this project

To create a hotel where there is focus on Musikens importance to mankind and its well-being. Everything is better with good music, some already beautiful surroundings, such as those we have found to our music hotel. You can decorate every room for a music style, but by focusing on Jazz, the focus on a target group which is overlooked much in common by hotels audiences, indulgent. We must also buy music instrumet, two all the rooms so that guests can play music whenever they want in the rooms or jam together
Located in the heart of Stone Town, just meters from Shangani Street, the main street, and where all the tourists go past at least once a day. The surroundings are quiet and calm, and it be good unnoticed to fill an empty space in Zanzibar hotel and the catering life.There are 10 rooms, so it is a small and incredibly cozy.KICKSTARTER

Tanzania: Here Comes Jahazi Literary and Jazz Festival

JAHAZI Literary & Jazz Festival 2012 promises to be an exciting three-day celebration of writing, reading, workshops, authors, musicians and open-air concerts once again, from Friday to Sunday, organizers said.

Some of the literary and music world's biggest names will be at the Jahazi Literary & Jazz Festival 2012, when Stone Town, Zanzibar, hosts a variety of literary and music events. Started last year, Tanzania's first literary and jazz festival is making a name for itself and is quickly becoming home to the greatest celebration of writing in East Africa, with visitors flocking in from all over the African continent, as well as the rest of the world

And while there is a wide variety of literary and music events taking place across Stone Town during the festival, festival line up include writers Tariq Ali, Jeffery Allen, Doreen Baingana, Haji Gora, Fatma Jinja, Billy Kahora, Keorapetse Kgositsile, Quincy Troupe and Lone Alice Johansen. Musicians are Aaron Rimbui, Grand Beats, jazz, Jamhunters, Moussa Diallo Quartet, Simon Spang Hansen& Rainbow Spirit, Tazano, Wakwetu Jazz band.

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ZANZIBAR: Is Busara festival on the verge of collapse?

Given the prevailing circumstances, this could be the last edition of the extravaganza, if they are not supported by the government and business community. Despite the fact that the festival has become a hot date on the entertainment calendar, officials claim it has become very difficult to meet the budgetary obligations due to lack of funding.

According to Yusuf Mahmoud, the director of Busara Promotions, the organisation is currently struggling to raise enough funds for next year’s event since donors have become reluctant to honour their contributions on time.

“We are continually under pressure from donors to diversify income and make the festival self-sustainable. They are asking why we keep on asking for financial support when local government and businesses give nothing,” he said.
Although, the five day event was scheduled to commence early February next year, so far half of its budget hasn’t been met. (Read more)

Mr Mahmoud, who was speaking at a one day Zanzibar Leaders for Culture and Economic Growth Forum two weeks ago, said even  telecom operators-Zantel, which has been at the helm of sponsorship for years, are yet to honour their sponsorship.

ZANZIBAR First Literary And Jazz Festival

Jazz musicians performing at the festival include Moussa Diallo, Al Campos, Yazz & Jakob, Mim Suleiman, The Big Five, Safar and Jaiza Bongo.
The Jahazi Festival is committed to education and actively working towards peace. These themes, and many others, will be discussed in workshops and forums designed to stimulate discussion. The festival runs from Friday to Sunday and ticket prices start from $2 (about 3000/-) on the door for the Old Fort venue.
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