Tanzania Music Genres

The five music genres in Tanzania, as defined by BASATA are, ngoma, dansi, kwaya, and taarab, with bongo flava being added in 2001, Explore Nyimbo Mpya extensive collection of genres.

Explore Music Genres

African Music

6562 tracks

African Music is an incredibly broad and vibrant category, encompassing a vast array of genres,…

Asili

5 tracks

Nyimbo za Asili section allow you to listen and discover latest folk songs from your…

Bongo Flava

2445 tracks

Bongo Flava is a popular music genre that originated in Tanzania, particularly in the city…

E News

45 tracks

Stay up-to-date on the latest Enews, learn new things, and be entertained. Nyimbo Mpya offers…

Kenyan

85 tracks

Kenyan music is diverse and includes many types of folk music, hip hop, reggae, soul,…

Nigerian

30 tracks

Nigerian music is a fusion of traditional African music with modern pop and R&B music.…

Nyimbo za Dini

493 tracks

"Nyimbo za Dini" is a Swahili phrase that translates to "Gospel Songs" It is a…

Qaswida

37 tracks

Qaswida, also spelled Qasida, is a genre of Islamic music and a form of lyrical…

Singeli

583 tracks

Singeli is a high-energy, fast-paced electronic music genre that originated in the working class neighborhoods…

Taarab

10 tracks

Taarab is a music genre popular in Tanzania and Kenya. It is influenced by the…