About Taarab
Taarab is a music genre that emerged in Kenya and Tanzania in the 1880s. It is usually classed as a form of music of East Africa.
From Wikipedia
Taarab is a music genre popular in Tanzania and Kenya, and the wider Swahilisphere. It has been influenced by the musical traditions of the African Great Lakes, North Africa, the Middle East, and the Indian subcontinent. Taarab rose to prominence in 1928 with the advent of the genre's first star, Siti binti Saad.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Taarab.
- ↑ music of East Africa
Frequently asked questions
What is Taarab?
Taarab is a music genre that emerged in Kenya and Tanzania in the 1880s. It is usually classed as a form of music of East Africa.
Where and when did Taarab originate?
Taarab originated in Kenya and Tanzania in the 1880s.