The ICTMD Talks are a series of lectures exploring six different musical traditions and the cultures from which they originate. Each of the six annual sessions focuses on a distinct style of music, its repertoire, and the regions associated with it.

The ICTMD Talks are presented by experts from the arts, academia, or passionate enthusiasts of the specific music genre in question. The aim is to bring together a variety of perspectives to discuss music in the world, touching on performance contexts, the conditions under which these musical traditions have thrived, and the historical events that have shaped their evolution.

In a warm and welcoming atmosphere, participants will gather in the lounge of Espace Buen Vivir in Ixelles to engage in discussions with the presenter after each session.

Msafiri Zawose explores the musical traditions and everyday cultural life of the Wagogo people of central Tanzania, and how these traditions have evolved into the present day. Drawing from his experience as a musician, composer and instrument maker, he will discuss traditional instruments, musical practices, transmission between generations, and the ways Wagogo music continues to change and find new contexts in contemporary life. The talk will include a short film showing aspects of Wagogo musical life and practice, followed by a small live demonstration of traditional instruments and musical techniques. This combination of discussion, film and performance offers an insight into both the continuity and transformation of Wagogo music.

Msafiri Zawose is a Tanzanian musician, composer, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist from the Wagogo musical tradition. He works with traditional instruments including the ilimba, zeze, ndono and ngoma, combining musical heritage with contemporary performance and composition. He is also involved in instrument making, cultural documentation and the transmission of traditional musical knowledge to younger generations.

In collaboration with Espace Buen Vivir & ICTMD Belgium