ZANZIBAR, March 5 -- THE organisers of Sauti za Busara have opened applications for the 2027 edition of the festival, scheduled to take place in Stone Town, Zanzibar, from 11 to 14 March.

This was stated in the organisers press statement, published on the festivals website. Musicians and bands from across Africa and the diaspora are invited to submit proposals to perform on the festivals stages.

“Applications must include a biography, links to live performance videos, audio recordings, technical requirements, and recent promotional images. The deadline for submissions is 30 June 2026.

“The festival accepts a wide range of music styles, including Afro-fusion, taarab, traditional roots music, jazz, hip hop, and reggae. Prefer...