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14 Sep 2020Zanzibari music academy to hold drumming workshop for womenCelebrated Tanzanian female percussionist and Gogo musician Tabu Zawose will facilitate an all-...By Lucy Ilado
21 Jul 2020Zanzibar: Music academy to host percussion workshopThe Dhow Countries Music Academy (DCMA) in Zanzibar, Tanzania, has organised a workshop for...By Lucy Ilado
29 Mar 2019Gambia: Drums and dance to get government supportAt a recent event, the Gambian government pledged to support the country's dancing and drumming...By Bakary Ceesay
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