Shall we call this “Afro-punk” because of the DIY attitude and the creative use of noise and distortion? Or shall we refer to minimal or trance music? To the connection with any socially conscious Western musical tradition (from rock to hip hop)? Or shall we simply welcome the advent of one of the most exciting bands from Dar Es Salam, and enjoy their exhilarating combination of pure energy, dazzling virtuosity and great showmanship?
Jagwa Music emerged in 1992 and is now the leading exponent of the Mchiriku style, which originated twenty years ago in the poor suburbs of Dar es Salaam.<\/p>\n
With cheap Casio keyboards, vintage amps but great musicians, charismatic lead vocalist and songs relating to every day\u2019s issues, Jagwa Music has a large following around Dar Es Salam. Many of their lines became proverbial and you can see quotes from their songs painted as slogans on the local daladala bus taxi.<\/p>\n
Line up: Jackson AlutaKazimoto \u201cJackie\u201d vocals; ShukuruPonza \u201cDaliki\u201dkinanda, vijiti; SalehHija \u201cDiploma\u201dkinanda, vijiti; Abdalla Said \u201cMazinge\u201dmsondo; Abdalla Mohamed \u201cTP\u201ddumbaki; Mzee Rashid \u201cShow\u201drika, chekeche<\/p>\n