taarab
noun/ˈtæræb/
/ˈtæræb/
East African English [ˈtaːrab]
[uncountable] (East African English)- a type of music that is popular in East Africa, especially along the coast, and that is influenced by Arabian and Indian musicWord Origin1960s. From Kiswahili taarab, tarabu, taarabu from Arabic ṭarab joy, pleasure, amusement, entertainment (with music), music.
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