Finally, time for the performance at Sauti za Busara. Virunga is headlining, the closing set of the festival. There was a lot of energy and everyone enjoyed it, the band, the fans, the festival personnel and Samba. He sang all his hits and everyone in the audience was singing along to "Vunja Mifupa," "Dunia Tuna Pita," and "Marina." At one point, he was joined on stage by the taarab legend Bi Kidude, who sang one of her ribald wedding songs to the delight of the crowd. Great appreciation to the Busara organization for a very professionally presented event--bravo and well done! Special thanks to Rosie for her efforts way above and beyond the call of duty. And asante sana to Yusuf for giving Virunga this wonderful opportunity to connect with fans and supporters from Tanzania and abroad. Photos by Alain Hullien, from top: Rhythm guitarist John; waiting nervously backstage: Suleiman (sax), Teddy (singer), Mami Watah (dancer), Bofta (band manager) and Jeremy (singer); Mami Watah does her famous "water dance," balancing a bottle on her head; Samba takes a bow. Last two images courtesy of the Sauti za Busara web site, busaramusic.org.
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