The DDC Mlimani Park Orchestra, one of Tanzania’s most popular “muziki wa dansi” bands, was founded in 1978 by former Juwata Jazz Band members Muhiddin Maalim and Abdallah Gama. They have released a song titled “Barua Toka Kwa Mama.”
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“Barua Toka Kwa Mama” by DDC Mlimani Park Orchestra is a classic Tanzanian muziki wa dansi song, known for its emotional depth and melodic richness. Released in the 1980s, the song features heartfelt lyrics in the form of a letter from a mother to her child. It captures the themes of maternal love and advice, set against a backdrop of traditional Tanzanian rhythms fused with modern instruments, a style known as sikinde. The band, led by notable musicians like Muhiddin Maalim and Hassan Bitchuka, was a staple of the Tanzanian music scene.
Listen to, “DDC Mlimani Park – Barua Toka Kwa Mama” below;
