Zanzibar Music
Taarab the prevalent indigenous music in Zanzibar is TAARAB
The primary influences are certainly Oman and Persian
The word Taarab itself is from the Arabic meaning joy pleasure and entertainment brought about by an Artistic combination of Lyrics. poems and music
Taarab is a unique mixture of music styles and is played with an incredible array of instruments from the ancient Udd, qanun, and violins
Accordions and organs to modern electric guitars and drum kits