Zanzibar Events Calendar

  • DCMA Monthly Concerts

    Every Last Wednesday of the Month at DCMA, Teachers & Students joined together to give you an entertainment.
    Every last Wednesday at DCMA, Old Customs House @ 8.15 pm.

  • Asilia Night Weekly Concert

    Traditional Taarab of Zanzibar. And also you can listen to Taarab formula such as Muwashat, Samai, Longa, Mawali and many more. Don't miss this !!!
    Every Thursday at DCMA, Old Customs House @ 8.15 pm.

  • Princess Salme Concert (Sunset & Dinner Concert)

    Matona & Friends presenting special concert Taarab on a theme of Princess Salme, which will perfomed by students & teachers from DCMA, diredted by Mohammed Matona. Musical repertoire
    Every Friday, 6:30pm ¤ 8:30pm at Mtoni Palace, Maruhubi

  • Mohammed Othman & Friends (Traditional Taarab)

    Don't miss the Traditional Taarab Music of Zanzibar. Don't miss this !!!
    Every Monday, 8:00pm ¤ 9:00pm . DCMA, Old Customs House

  • Sunday Night Fusion Concert

    Every Sunday @ 8pm its Fusion Music like Traditional Ngoma (Drumming) & dance, Western Classical music, Piano Classics, Afro - Beat, Afro Jazz, Afro Pop, Western Music, Funky, Jam session and Many more. Don't Miss this !!!.
    Every Sun, 8pm ¤ 9pm at DCMA, Old Customs House.
For More Events check out our calendar.

Zumba Fitness Class

Zumba is coming to Zanzibar. Come exercise and have fun with us at the DCMA. It's an introductory class to the latin-inspired fitness program.
Every Monday, Tuesday & Friday @ 5.15 pm

Yoga Class

  • The Dhow Countries Music Academy Zanzibar (DCMA) is a non - governmental, not-for-educational and cultural organisation registered in March 2001. DCMA opened Zanzibar's first music school in September 2002 providing music lessons as well as instruments at minimal cost to anyone interested in studying music related to their culutural background or acquiring mastery of an instrument. Special emphasis has been placed on teaching traditional music instruments and styles such as Taarab, Beni and Kidumbak. The overall aim of DCMA is to preserve and promote the musical heritage of Zanzibar and Dhow region.
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