Art Music
The music industry in Tanzania has seen many changes in the past ten years. With a mix of influences from other countries along with the original feel of local musical traditions, Tanzanian musicians have become some of the best artists in East Africa. From artists such as Dionys Mbilinyi, Sabinus Komba and many others, to new artists in R&B, pop, Zouk, Taarab and dance music.
Art musicians include:
- Mr. Elliot Andy
- Dionys Mbilinyi - Composer, pianist, church organist and choral conductor
- John Mgandu - Composer, pianist, church organist and choral conductor
- Sabinus Komba - Ethnomusicologist, composer and conductor
- Imani Sanga - Composer, ethnomusicologist, church organist and choral conductor
- Washington Mutayoba - Composer and choral conductor
- Amri Hingi - Composer and choral conductor
- Isaac Nyato - Composer and choral conductor
- Aloyce Ng'asi - Pianist
- Dani Simile - Composer and choral conductor
- John Maja - Composer, Church Organist
- Dr Basil Tumaini - Composer, church organist
- Onesmo Matei - Composer, Church Organist, Conductor
- Benny Mwalyambi - Composer, Church Organist and Producer
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