Dhow Countries Music Academy Placement

Zanzibar is a melting pot of African, Arabic, Indian, and European cultural influences. Taarab, as the traditional music of the island, is the best example of this mix and influences of diverse cultures. The Dhow Countries Music Academy (DCMA) in Zanzibar is a leading cultural institution in East and Central Africa for music education and research, conservation, and advancement of traditional music on a local, regional, and international level. The academy further provides music education at private schools for children under ten. Volunteers and interns can: - Teach all kinds of musical instruments - Provide children with music education - Design/create or restore instruments - Handle public relations - Handle librarianship International participants have the opportunity to participate ...