For
the purpose of contributing to self-sustainability, DCMA runs a CD
shop and distribution service, proceeds from which go towards
student scholarships, teachers' salaries, stocking our library as
well as instruments & furniture repairs. In fact, all teacher's
salaries are currently being paid out of DCMA's own funds.
Through the years we've become distributors for renowned World Music
companies such as World Music Network, World Circuit, Stern's Music,
Putumayo, Topic Records, Ace Records, Wrasse Records and Black Mango
amongst others. Over 100 titles are on our order list both at retail
and re-seller prices (Tanzania ONLY).
On top of what we distribute, we also stock our own relases (So far
Dhow Crossing: A Taarab Voyage and Baladna) highlighting new
developments in Zanzibar's traditional music.
All are welcome to buy from our wide selection for your listening
pleasure and in support of the Academy.
Baladna - Baladna
Taarab with Habib Hanna
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The Shimmering sounds of the Indian Ocean are reflected in these
arrangements of traditional Zanzibari repertoire. Palestinian
Oud master Habib Hanna joins musicians from the Dhow Countries
Music Academy of Zanzibar for new avenues of musical
exploration.
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Dhow Crossing - A Taarab Voyage
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The Dhow Crossing CD is a product of a 3-year project
between us and Agder University College (Norway) as part of a
Norad funded exchange program. Recordings and concerts evolved
through exchange visits between us. The result is a new musical
landscape that has merged traditional Zanzibari Taarab,
Norwegian folk and western popular music - perfectly fused
without changing the wonderful laidback character of the music.
The record is available for sale at DCMA and other local
retailers in Zanzibar and distributed internationally by Kultur
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Follow the link below to listen to some of the tracks in this
recording: -
Dhow Crossing - Listen Online |
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Labels in distribution for Zanzibar: |
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Network Medien
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World Circuit
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World Music Network
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Wrasse Records
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Ace Records
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Topic Records
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Stern's Music
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Putumayo
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Buda Musique
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