Video Playlist: Taking the Pulse in Dar Es Salaam

<p>Afropop's 2023 visit to Dar Es Salaam revealed many new artists and one new genre, <em>singeli</em>, to our catalog of Tanzanian music notables. The program "Taking the Pulse of Dar Es Salaam" tells the story. Here is a set of videos that take you right into the action of this vibrant musical city. </p> <p>Msondo Ngoma: "Veronica"</p><figure><iframe loading="lazy" width="500" height="281" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/2TIcF845nuM" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></figure> <p><br></p> <p>Diamond Platnumz: "Chitaki:</p><figure><iframe loading="lazy" width="500" height="281" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/AvMfRu91idw" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></figure> <p>Diakonia Gospel Team: "Naangalia Msakaba wa Yesu"</p><figure><iframe loading="lazy" width="500" height="281" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/M6mFomOJoyI" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></figure> <p>Dar Es Salaam Modern Taarab, "Kitu Mapenzi"</p><figure><iframe loading="lazy" width="500" height="281" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/TTejsJasojk" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></figure> <p>Mzee Wa Bwax Ft Zungu Macha: “Kafubaa”</p><figure><iframe loading="lazy" width="500" height="281" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/8OW_uv9j-7k" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></figure> <p><br></p> <p>PK Mr Konk: “Shtuka” </p><figure><iframe loading="lazy" width="500" height="281" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/XvUEQlybdrg" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></figure> <p><strong>Here are a few more recent singeli videos</strong>.</p> <p>Dulla Makabila X Ngajupa: “Wanaongea”</p> <figure><iframe loading="lazy" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/1tbWpf_m8KM" allowfullscreen="" width="500" height="281" frameborder="0"></iframe></figure> <p><br></p> <p>PK Mr Konk: “MCHAWI JOMBO”</p> <figure><iframe loading="lazy" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/BsKU777Q6iw" allowfullscreen="" width="500" height="281" frameborder="0"></iframe></figure> <p>Tamimu: “Sina Stress”</p> <figure><iframe loading="lazy" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/_6LuhA-W1wU" allowfullscreen="" width="500" height="281" frameborder="0"></iframe></figure> <p>Singeli Sound: "High Speed"</p> <figure><iframe loading="lazy" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/1vqwMFM1Z_U" allowfullscreen="" width="500" height="281" frameborder="0"></iframe></figure> <p>Balaa mc: “Msumbufu”</p> <figure><iframe loading="lazy" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/5m4Vb4bh7Bc" allowfullscreen="" width="500" height="281" frameborder="0"></iframe></figure> <p>Dulla Makabila: "Pita Huku"</p> <p><em>Are you going to heaven or hell? Dulla Makabila decides...</em></p> <figure><iframe loading="lazy" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/1aeVXLt5hOw" allowfullscreen="" width="500" height="281" frameborder="0"></iframe></figure> <p> </p> <p><strong>Now, back to Bongo Flava</strong></p> <p>Diamond Platnumz: “Gidi”</p><figure><iframe loading="lazy" width="500" height="281" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/BRsoOKdmKic" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></figure> <p>Diamond Platnumz: “Nitarejea”</p><figure><iframe loading="lazy" width="500" height="281" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/rZt2KJpGuTg" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></figure> <p>Harmonize Ft Mabantu: “Deka”</p><figure><iframe loading="lazy" width="500" height="281" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/arGsUuzoSng" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></figure> <p>Diamond Feat Davido: “Number One Remix” </p><figure><iframe loading="lazy" width="500" height="281" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/Cd2bwLcgGGg" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></figure> <p>Nandy X Oxlade: “Napona”</p><figure><iframe loading="lazy" width="500" height="281" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/73kHQmLaI9E" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></figure> <p>Ali Kiba: “Cinderella”</p><figure><iframe loading="lazy" width="500" height="281" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/-jEgHPIwYSg" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></figure> <p>Diamond Platnumz - Feat Focalistic, Mapara A Jazz & Ntosh Gazi: “Iyo”</p><figure><iframe loading="lazy" width="500" height="281" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/UcOSSs3CNQ0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></figure> <p><strong>Modern Taarab, Gospel, Swahili Rumba</strong></p> <p>Five Stard Modern Taarab: "Mwenye HIla Habebeki"</p> <figure><iframe loading="lazy" width="500" height="281" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/zkl6W1YYByY" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></figure> <p><br></p> <p>Diakonia Gospel Team: "Damu Ya Yesu"</p> <p><em>(This one is highly recommended! Roots meets full-on gospel.)</em></p> <figure><iframe loading="lazy" width="500" height="281" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/8m_PvUVgM4Q" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></figure> <p>DDC Mlimani Park Orchestra: “Mume wangu Jerry”</p><figure><iframe loading="lazy" width="500" height="281" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/lHztoz9pgz0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></figure> <p>Msondo Ngoma Music Band: "Kiapo"<em><br></em></p><figure><em><iframe loading="lazy" width="500" height="281" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/kGZNpgkFP2c" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></em></figure> <p><em>Lots more where these came from...</em></p>