Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Bi Kidude, Zanzibar Treasure

Taarab star Bi Fatuma Binti Baraka, popularly known as Bi Kidude, performs during a show in Nairobi, Kenya 13 October 2006
What a strong woman. Thought to be more than 100 years old, Bi Kidude was a legendary performer of Taarab, a style of Swahili Arab-influenced music. "She was just true to herself. There're not many people who can withstand that kind of controversy all their life". May she RIP. Details.
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