Mawali-Taqsim: Improvisation as a Space and Technology of Humanity: Educational Publication Vol. 3

By Aisha Bakary

Delving into the cultural exchange between West Africa and the Indian Ocean through the music genre taarab

Published with Funda o Bienal de S o Paulo.

This third volume in a series of four educational publications in conjunction with the 36th Bienal de S o Paulo centers on the Invocation held in Zanzibar in February 2025, focusing on the rich cultural dynamics of taarab. Far beyond a musical rhythm, taarab is understood as a framework of encounters and exchanges shaped by the confluence of influences in Tanzania and the Indian Ocean. This publication examines how these interactions have fostered a vibrant cultural landscape, offering readers insights into the ways artistic practices and historical exchanges intertwine to create a tapestry of shared heritage and creativity. Echoing the complexities of Zanzibar's history--a crossroads of African, Arabic, Asian and European influences--this volume offers the possibility of reflecting on nuances and accents of humanity on an island that is a point of intersection for multiple cultures, philosophies and sciences.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1954939132
• ISBN13: 9781954939134
• Release Date: December 2025
• Publisher: Cara
• Length: 184 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.2" x 9.1"