John Kitime

John Kitime was a pioneering Tanzanian guitarist and bandleader, recognized for his role in the evolution of muziki wa dansi. His innovative approach to blending rumba with local Tanzanian music styles helped shape the sound of East African music in the 1980s.

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Dominance

0.00%

Persistence

0 wks

Reach

138,274

Power

146$

Sentiment

8.00

Countries Mentioned

Country	Mentions	Sentiment	Dominance	+ Persistence	x Population	= Reach	x GDP (millions)	= Power
Tanzania	1	8.00	0.23%	+0%	59,734,213	138,274	$63,000	146$
Totals	1				59,734,213	138,274	$63,000	146$

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Tanzania: John Kitime led a golden age of Tanzanian band music with his guitar work in DDC Mlimani Park. 8

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The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004: The sonic river: How Congolese rumba became East Africa’s most enduring sound