From 5th to 8th July, the Windhund musicians are giving workshops at the Dhow Countries Music Academy in Zanzibar – and today, on the second day, we welcomed Bi Kidude, a legend of Taarab music in Zanzibar and the rest of the world.

DCMA workshop with young musicians from Zanzibar

The session started off with a traditional song, which Windhund had the chance to learn at yesterday’s workshop kick off. Bi Kidude, who had just returned from a concert trip to Poland, joined in with her unique, strong voice.

Here’s the recording of the beginning of the session:

Windhund workshop with Bi Kidude (mp3, 1′18”)

Later on, the Windhund as well as the workshop participants improvised with two accordions, guitar, cello, two violins and voices, finishing with a Bosnian tune that Otto presented yesterday. Bi Kidude’s presence and participation were a great benefit to the morning session. To be continued on 15th July in Dar es Salaam, at a joint concert by Windhund, Bi Kidude and her trio, organised by CCBRT.

Bi Kidude and Otto Lechner in perfect harmony