Kimasomaso Issa Matona Audio Download ((install)) (2026)

Issa Matona was a seminal figure in the evolution of modern and orchestral Taarab music. Emerging from the vibrant music scene of Zanzibar and mainland Tanzania, Matona helped transition Taarab from a highly formalized, exclusive court music into a popular, accessible genre for the masses.

There is a growing global interest in vintage African vinyl and field recordings. Ethnomusicologists and casual music lovers alike seek out crisp audio files of Matona's work to study and enjoy the intricate arrangements of mid-20th-century Taarab. 3. Sampling and Modern Remixes Kimasomaso Issa Matona Audio Download