BREAKING: Bi Kidude, Queen Of Taarab Music, Passes On
Press Release
It’s with very heavy hearts that we confirm the news that Fatuma binti Baraka aka Bi Kidude has died in Zanzibar (19??-2013). We will always remember her and be grateful to her for her voice, her spirit, and her immortal contributions to Zanzibari music and culture. Rest in Peace, Bibi! We love you. (photo by Peter Bennett during Bi Kidude’s last public performance at Sauti za Busara in February 2013)
– Sauti za Busara
