Top 6 Fascinating African Music Festivals To Put on Your Bucket list
Africa
is no doubt a culturally diverse continent. It is, therefore,
unsurprising that it is home to some of the most fascinating and best
music festivals in the world.
Sauti za Busara, Zanzibar
This
semi-autonomous region of Tanzania besides its amazing beaches, has one
of the biggest music festivals in East Africa which is Sauti za Busara.
Musical artists from all over Africa perform in an open-air
amphitheatre. It is usually held for three days in the ancient enclave
of Stone Town in February.
Lake of Stars, Malawi
Want
to experience diverse music from afro pop to Indie rock, Jazz and more?
Lake of Stars Music Festival is the place to go in October. It is held
at Lake Malawi.
Cape Town Jazz Festival, South Africa
The
Cape Town Jazz Festival has been entertaining Africa for 20 years. It
prides itself as Africa's grandest party. The festival annually boasts 5
stages with more than 40 artists performing over 2 nights. The festival
hosts more than 37,000 music enthusiast over the 2 show days. It is
held in March at the Cape Town International Convention Centre.
Gnaoua World Music Festival, Morocco
Morocco
in the far North of Africa host the Gnaoua World Music Festival. During
the music festival, traditional Gnaoua musicians, who are descendants
of slaves, are joined by jazz, pop, Afrobeat and rock performers from
Africa. It usually takes place in June at Essaouira, Morocco.
Bushfire Festival, Swaziland
You
rarely hear of Swaziland making news headlines. When it does, one of
such headlines must feature the Bushfire Festival. Bushfire festival is a
3-day music and performing arts festival headlined by international and
local acts. It is usually held in May.
Vic Falls Carnival, Zimbabwe
Vic
Falls Carnival takes place in Victoria Falls Town, Zimbabwe. The 3-day
festival is held in December with appearances from mostly
alternative/rock artists with some local Zimbabwean acts.
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