coastal [noun]

Rumba la Pwani

Maana (Definition)

A popular coastal musical genre blending Afro-Cuban rumba beats with Swahili Taarab melodies.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

coastal rumba cadence / traditional rhythm dance

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

rumba Pwani

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Musical Heritage

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Watu walicheza rumba la Pwani kwa furaha wakati wa sherehe ya mwaka."

Translation: People danced to the coastal rumba cadence joyfully during the annual festival.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

muziki Cheza Taarab