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Thousands of hours of Afro-jazz and dance music on damaged reel-to-reels are in danger of being lost forever. Help us digitize them.

Radio Tanzania: Reviving the Forgotten Archives

Thousands of hours of Afro-jazz and dance music on damaged reel-to-reels are in danger of being lost forever. Help us digitize them.
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rebecca corey
rebecca corey
235 backers pledged $17,040 to help bring this project to life.
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Project Update - Moving Forward

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Backer's Report - April 2013

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THP works to promote Tanzanian musicians

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2 Weeks on the Ground: Team Member Tyler Webb

It’s hard for me to believe that it’s been over two weeks since I’ve arrived in Tanzania. Starting with a great welcome at the airport by Benson and Rebecca of... Read more

Scenes from the life of a Tanzanian musician

11 February, 2012 

Leo Mkanyia, a Tanzanian musician with an open face, quick smile, and deep laugh, walks the narrow alleyways of Stone Town, Zanzibar looking for a quiet place... Read more

Back in Dar-es-Salaam

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A note to our international backers

Your rewards are on their way! We had a delay with shipping these rewards internationally because of the additional customs paperwork that has to be filled out. Don't worry, you'll... Read more

Track Listing Correction- Apologies!

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Interview with Vijana FM and Mobile Money Contributions

Today Rebecca’s interview with Vijana FM went live on their website. Vijana FM is a web-based platform meant to encourage dialogue, debate, and education among the youth of East Africa. Their moto... Read more

"Dunia ni Matembezi" and more info about your rewards

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What if you hadn't heard the music you love most in decades?

Yesterday a video of an old man in a nursing home began to go viral on YouTube and I thought it was worth sharing with you. Through your support of our... Read more

You're Invited! Athens "Radio Tanzania" Kickstarter Celebration (+ Reward Pickup)!

On February 4, 2012, "Radio Tanzania: Reviving the Forgotten Archives" was successfully funded on Kickstarter.com, thanks to more than 200 wonderful supporters.

I was in Tanzania working on the project when... Read more

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Radio Tanzania t-shirts and mixtapes and videos, oh my!

Hello, brave followers!

We know you are all eagerly awaiting your rewards. Thank you for your patience. 

I remember the first time I flew over the deep indigo water of... Read more

Next Steps

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A Visit to the Archives

February 6, 2012

We never quite know what the reception will be like when we get to the Tanzania Broadcasting Corporation. Sometimes, the man at the gate looks at me... Read more
Successfully raised $17,040 with 235 backers

John Kitime Weighs In

Hi everyone! Less than 20 hours left in our Kickstarter campaign. Thank you so much for helping us to reach $15,000! How much farther can we get in the last... Read more

Mwanzo Mwisho

From the beginning to the end... of our Kickstarter campaign! It's been almost sixty days and we're almost there! We didn't make it to $20,000 as I'd hoped, but we... Read more

Hello from Nils, our researcher extraordinaire!

Mambo! 

My name is Nils. I am a student of African Studies based in Leiden, The Netherlands, currently carrying out fieldwork for my Master Thesis on the wonderful Muziki wa... Read more

Every Bit Counts -- Keep Sharing!

Hey Guys!

Thanks so much for your continued support! Almost 200 Backers AND we've just passed $14,000 -- that's incredible! We have only 3 days left before the campaign ends.... Read more

Where does the money go?

So we’re nearing the end of our campaign, but starting up on all of the work that needs to be done.  I thought I’d give you guys a run down... Read more

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Our Kickstarter Experience

A couple of weeks ago a journalist contacted me with a few questions about our take on Kickstarter. I was happy to answer her questions, and in the process had... Read more

A Special Message from Benson

Hi guys,

With just four days left in our Kickstarter campaign, I'm sharing a special message from Benson Rukantabula where he performs an original song and makes a plea for... Read more

Pictures from the Inside!

Hi everyone! We hope you're having a great weekend. I started off my weekend right by catching the Kalunde Band at Triniti in Oyster Bay, Dar es Salaam. I met... Read more

Nashukuru

One evening in the Fall of 2010, my mom and I were up late changing the bandages that covered the wounds on my leg that were refusing to heal after... Read more

Do you know where the real music is?

Jambo, rafiki (hello, friends)!

We have just nine days left in our Kickstarter pitch! In the homestretch, I've challenged myself to write a brief update each day to help push... Read more

Zilipendwa: The Ones That Were Loved

Hi Everyone!

I hope you’ve enjoyed our past few updates introducing you to the Radio Tanzania team. I feel so lucky to not only be working with Tyler, Nina, Benson,... Read more

Get to know Erasmus Rukantabula

Hi, I’m Erasmus. I'm a Radio Tanzania Project advisor and technical support guru.

Along with my brother Benson, I’m working on all technical aspects regarding the digitization process and currently... Read more

Introducing Benson Rukantabula

Hello, I'm Benson. In this outstanding project I offer technical support. My job is to study and understand the existing technology and equipment that Radio Tanzania currently has and how it all... Read more

Meet, Nina Carter, Radio Tanzania's Social Media Guru

Hi, I'm Nina, the face behind all things social media at Radio Tanzania. If you're not keeping up with me yet, check us out on Twitter and Facebook for the latest news. Along with... Read more

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Getting to Know Our Team: Tyler Webb

I’m Tyler. Radio Tanzania’s business guy. Things most people find insanely boring (spreadsheets, marketing, copyright law), I passionately devour in a quest to become an all-knowledgable business guru.  Currently, I’m... Read more

Radio Tanzania in the News!

We've been getting some great press on blogs, magazines, and newspapers! Check them out below!

http://kibogoji.com/2012/01/07/help-to-digitize-radio-tanzania-music-archives/#comment-857

http://life-in-dar.com/2012/01/radio-tanzania-music-archives/

http://redandblack.com/2012/01/14/alumna-looks-to-save-tanzanian-music-recordings/

http://tellmeaboutafrica.tumblr.com/post/15506338258/radio-tanzania-a-heritage-project-needs-your-help

http://www.bombasticelement.org/2012/01/crowdfund-these-kickstarter-projects.html

Know of any other press we've missed? Are you a... Read more

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Arrival in Dar es Salaam

Because of a mistake with my booking, I arrived in Tanzania a day later than I’d planned. After a cross-Atlantic flight to Frankfurt and a brief layover in Addis Ababba,... Read more

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The Big Update: Free Music, Big News, and All Thanks to You!

It’s been far too long since our last update, so we’ve got a big one for you!

We’re SO close to reaching $5000! Thank you for of all of your... Read more

Merry Christmas from Radio Tanzania!

We hope you have all had a wonderful holiday. Now that Christmas is past, you can look forward to much more frequent updates from us! We have so much exciting... Read more

Happy Tanzanian Independence Day!

Hi everyone! Today is the 50th Anniversary of Tanzanian Independence, so I decided to take a minute to say thanks to all of our backers so far for caring about... Read more
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