VARIOUS - ZANZIBARA 2: L'AGE D'OR DU TAARAB DE MOMBASA
various - zanzibara 2: l'age d'or du taarab de mombasa

1965-1975 golden years of mombasa taarab this new collection (from the folks that brought you the extraordinary 'ethiopiques' series) presents swahili popular music from the eastern coast of africa, from lamu, mombasa, tanga, dar es salaam, zanzibar and the comoros. vol 2 features mzuri's 1960s and 1970s recordings from the golden age of mombasa taarab. acoordion and percussion led in the main, though some styles employ oud, flutes and deliciously cheesy organ. an exceptional collection from a series that promises much joy.