ARTISTS ANNOUNCED FOR ZIFF MUSIC PROGRAMME
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Hot on the heels of the announcement that legendary South African singer Dorothy Masuka will be one of the headlining acts for the ZIFF 2015 music series, ZIFF is pleased to announce a range of additional artists to the eight-night music line-up.
The line-up includes artists from across Africa and from afar afield as India, Mexico, the USA and Denmark, as well as some of Tanzania's hottest acts.
Home-grown favourites from Tanzania Mainland Vanessa Mdee, Christian Bella, Ya Moto Band and Weusi and Baby J, Smile, and Sultan King from Zanzibar are just some of the acts set to perform from July 18th – 26th at the Mambo Club at The Old Fort, Stone Town.
Other acts include, from the USA, Antique, the amazing singer-songwriter who was commissioned by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to write a song for their Women in African History curriculum.
Virtuoso, progressive, flamenco guitar player Paco Renteria is an inceredible addition to the ZIFF line-up. By the time he was 22, Renteria was performing with the Philharmonic Orchestra of Guadalajara. Since then, he has composed over 300 pieces, and performed with the likes of Carlos Santana and Luciano Pavarotti. His music has appeared in films such as Desperado and Legend of Zorro.
ZIFF is also very honoured to be hosting bass player, singer, composer and story-teller Moussa Diallo. This mutli-talented African musican, currently is based in Denmark and has in recent years released a number of albums, but also worked very much with children, especially in Africa. Not only will he be performing at ZIFF, but a film about him, Moussa Diallo: The Man and His Music, will also be screened during the festival.
On July 19th Dorothy Masuka will perform at the Old Fort, and music enthusiasts are strongly encouraged to purchase their tickets early to avoid disappointment. While in Zanzibar she will rehearse and perform with the THT band, many of whose members were not even born during Mama Dorothy Masuka's heyday!
A range of other artists are also confirmed and more artists will be announced soon. For a full schedule and ticketing information visit the ZIFF website, www.ziff.or.tz
Tickets for the music concerts well as all other ZIFF events can be purchased via ZIFF's online ticketing platform: https://secure.3gdirectpay.com/catalogue.asp?rand=32904741&ID=BCF274A9-84B5-4988-8074-5E73EB119F43
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ABOUT ZIFF
The Zanzibar International Film Festival is the longest running film-festival in East Africa, with global credibility and instant Pan-African recognition. ZIFF is sponsored by ZUKU through a 10 year contract that runs through 2021.
The ZIFF Festival of the Dhow Countries is organized by ZIFF, a non-governmental, non-profit organization founded in 1998 in Zanzibar to promote and showcase the culture of the Dhow Countries. Every cent raised from sponsors and donors ensures the widest possible accessibility of high- quality international screenings and cultural events to all sections of the Tanzanian population.
The ZIFF Festival of the Dhow Countries is a catalyst for the promotion and development of the region's cultural industries. It encourages and supports the development of artistic skills and the infrastructure necessary for a vibrant and innovative arts environment.
The festival programme gives particular prominence to the visibility and interests of women and children, including the youth.
The main panorama features international film and video screenings, and international retrospectives along with music and performances, main stage events, exhibitions, workshops and seminars.
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Lara Preston
International Media & Publicity
ZIFF
www.ziff.or.tz
South Africa: +27 (0) 823467176
Zanzibar: +255 (0) 774535514
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