“Zanzibar” is a beloved song by the legendary Congolese-Kenyan musician Samba Mapangala, often credited with his band Orchestra Virunga. Released around 2011 as part of his album Maisha ni Matamu, the track serves as a vibrant homage to the enchanting island of Zanzibar, off the coast of Tanzania.
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Samba Mapangala is a highly respected figure in East African music, renowned for his smooth, high tenor voice and his innovative fusion of Congolese rumba (soukous) with local Kenyan and Tanzanian musical styles, particularly the lilting benga rhythms of Kenya.
Listen to “Samba Mapangala – Zanzibar” below;
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