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[QUOTE="Queen, post: 87460, member: 27"]
A brand-new talent pipeline for Tanzanian musicians just got the green light, and it has French backing baked right in.

BASATA Rising Star Award launch
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[*]BASATA officially dropped the Rising Star Award at an event in Dar es Salaam.
[*]Executive Secretary Kelvin Stansilausi called it a historic day for the music sector.
[*]Alliance Française and the French Embassy in Tanzania co-developed the program.
[*]Flora Rousseau handles international representation for BASATA on this initiative.
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How it actually works
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[*]Emerging artists with tracks on digital platforms but weak promotion are the targets.
[*]Valid BASATA registration is a hard requirement for participation.
[*]Monthly winners score media tours, recording sessions, and performance slots.
[*]Professional development training rounds out the prize package.
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Genre coverage is wide
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[*]Bongo Flava, Hip Hop, Singeli, and Amapiano all qualify.
[*]Reggae, Dancehall, Gospel, R&B, and folk made the list.
[*]BASATA official Lilian Shayo noted the council operates across music, performing arts, and dance.
[*]The award falls under a broader strategy to level up the entire national music scene.
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