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When Chakacha went modern

From left, Savara Mudigi, Patorankingand Bien Baraza during Choma Na Ngoma second edition on May 31, 2019 at the KICC. [Edward Kiplimo, Standard]

Taking inspiration from the Persian belly dance, the Coastal Swahili community created the sensual chakacha music sub-genre.

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