Visitors can wander through maze-like streets, where shops, markets, and traditional houses sit alongside huge palaces.

Dispatch #2: Inside the 2025 Sauti za Busara Music Festival with Afropop in Stone Town, Zanzibar Our Afropop ... the amphitheater within the historic Old Fort, an open-air UNESCO World Heritage ...

Inside the 2025 Sauti za Busara Music Festival with Afropop in Stone Town, ZanzibarOur Afropop music travelers were treated to the 2025 edition of the superb Sauti za Busara music festival, set on the ...

She fell for an American man's promises—only to be abandoned- and now, in a slum, she must fight for survival, justice, and ...

The Old Fort was the heart of the festival, but Zanzibar itself felt like a living, breathing part of the celebration, with every corner of the island pulsating to the beat of the music. Managing ...

From learning to play the drums by banging on plates with a spoon to becoming a leading female percussionist, Kasiva Mutua's ...

As the sun sets, the action moves to the Main Stage at the Old Fort (Ngome Kongwe). This historic venue will host a diverse lineup, beginning with the Zanzibar Taarab Heritage Ensemble, bringing ...

Overall, the Kenyan Coast and Zanzibar offer scenic Indian Ocean vistas ... You can explore the iconic Fort Jesus, relax on beautiful beaches, or stroll through the Old Town to admire its unique ...