Freddie Mercury and Zanzibar
The truth behind Freddie Mercury's link to Zanzibar! Did you know how the island's culture influenced Queen's music? We tell you all about it here!
In this article, we will explore the connection between Queen's iconic singer Freddie Mercury and the Tanzanian island of Zanzibar. From his birth in Stone Town to his musical legacy around the world, this small African island played a pivotal role in Freddie Mercury's life and work.
Freddie Mercury's legacy
Freddie Mercury was one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. His powerful voice, his charisma on stage and his ability to compose iconic songs made him a rock legend. But in addition to his musical legacy, there is a personal story behind this music icon.
Freddie Mercury was born Farrokh Bulsara in Stone Town, Zanzibar, in 1946. The son of Parsi parents, he grew up in a home with a strong musical influence. His father played the piano and his mother was an opera enthusiast.
But despite his love of music, Freddie Mercury's childhood was not easy. At the age of eight, Zanzibar was rocked by a revolution that culminated in the island's independence from Britain. Freddie Mercury's family had to flee to England in search of safety.
On the island of Zanzibar you can enjoy an infinite number of activities that will make you enjoy everything the island has to offer to the fullest.
Music as an escape
In England, Freddie Mercury discovered rock and heavy metal, genres that inspired him to start his own band. He founded Queen in 1970, together with Brian May and Roger Taylor.
But despite his success in the music world, Freddie Mercury's connection to Zanzibar never faded. He always spoke fondly of his homeland and the influence it had on his music.
Return to Zanzibar
In 1980, Freddie Mercury decided to return to Zanzibar for the first time since his childhood. The trip had a profound impact on him and his music. In particular, the song "Mustapha", which was included on Queen's "Jazz" album, was inspired by Freddie Mercury's experience in Zanzibar.
Legacy and recognition
Despite his death in 1991, Freddie Mercury's legacy remains an inspiration to many. In Zanzibar, there is a street named after him, as well as a bar that pays tribute to his music. In 2018, a monument was unveiled in his honor in the capital of Zanzibar.
In short, Freddie Mercury's connection to the island of Zanzibar was a fundamental part of his life and work. From his birth in Stone Town to his return to the island in 1980, Zanzibar left an indelible mark on the heart and music of this iconic singer. His legacy continues to be an inspiration to many and his influence on music will never die.
Abbiamo passato due splendide settimane a Zanzibar 🌺🏝️
Prima di partire ci siamo informati su quale spiaggia facesse al caso nostro, una cosa era sicura, volevamo passare più tempo possibile a fare kitesurf 🏄♂️🏄♀️ ed anche a rilassarci.
Così abbiamo scelto questa località, Pageboy.
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Sulla spiaggia è un susseguirsi di localini e ristoranti, senza che le costruzioni risultino invasive, ed ogni sera c’è un party diverso.
È una località affascinante e durante la giornata, grazie al fenomeno delle maree, si trasforma in un vero paradiso.
Si trovano strutture di tutti i tipi e costi e vi consiglio di non preoccuparvi di sceglierne una con la formula All Inclusive perché il cibo a Paje non costa molto ed avrete la possibilità di mangiare sempre in posti diversi.
Se non volete appesantirvi troppo, soprattutto a pranzo, potete fare come noi che a volte mangiavamo frutta fresca presa direttamente dai venditori in spiaggia.
Tra i posticini che ho amato di più ci sono il rooftop chiamato “Hi Sky” dove si può cenare o fare aperitivo guardando il tramonto 🌅 e il ristorante “The seafood heaven” dove si mangia del pesce davvero buonissimo 🤤
Nonostante questo viaggio sia finito con due fratture al metacarpo della mia mano sinistra 🖐️🤕 per una caduta con il kitesurf, è stato FANTASTICO passare 2 settimane in quest’isola tropicale e conoscere il suo splendido popolo ♥️
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ZANZIBAR TRAVEL GUIDE 🏝️
THINGS TO DO
Stone Town:
Spend at least 2 hours here. The architecture is beautiful and there’s lots of great shopping. The island locals are muslim, so you’ll need to cover up when walking around town.
Jozani Forest:
Take a short hike through the forest to spot the cute Zanzibar Red Colobus Monkeys.
Snorkeling:
There’s lots of amazing places to go snorkeling around the island. I went to the Blue Lagoon because it was at our local beach by the hotel. The water temperature is amazing and there were so many colourful fish amongst the reef.
WHERE TO STAY
We loved our 2 bedroom villa the_bali_resort_zanzibar, it was so quiet and peaceful and just a 5 minute walk to the beach.
GETTING THERE
If you’re staying at one of the popular beach resort towns, the airport is more than an hour away. You can get a 9% discount for an airport transfer with my code TANYA09 with travelthru.official. They operate across more than 500 airports worldwide.
After a safari, it's common to hop on a short bush plane flight over to the island of Zanzibar for a few days. 10/10 recommend visiting this tiny, remote island off the coast of Tanzania 🏝️
We stayed at the stunning kilindizanzibar, which was originally built for one of the band members of ABBA before it was open to the public. I didn't realize Zanzibar had such clear waters, white sandy beaches, and beautiful tropical views everywhere you look 🌺
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Zanzibar Tips for FIRST TIMERS 🇹🇿Part 1 ⬇️:
1. DO NOT GO IN RAINY SEASON! Zanzibar has two rainy seasons- avoid visiting March–May (long rains period) and November–December (lighter, short-lived rains). I travelled at the beginning of the rainy season and 3 out of 5 were rainy days. In fact this dhow boat photo shoot was done in the rain!😅 I love the pics but what was supposed to be a 1 hr shoot turned into a whole day affair because of waiting out the pouring rain. Since most of what there is to do is enjoy the beaches and water in retrospect I would have rather travelled in high season to have beautiful weather everyday-especially if you only have 5 days at the beach you don`t want it to rain for 3/5 days- too risky! But if you are spending longer than 5 days at the beach and don`t mind some quiet days and changing plans around because of rain then def support tourism in the rainy season!
2. DON`T MISS SAILING IN A DHOW BOAT! Dhows are traditional sailing vessels that played a central role in the history of Zanzibar for trade and fishing! You can ask your hotel to arrange a dhow boat ride for you- sunset is a popular time of day to go but if you go during the daytime you`ll enjoy the turquoise waters! Cost of a dhow boat sailing trip is only 35$USD and up depending on how long and how many ppl!
3. HIRE A LOCAL PHOTOGRAPHER! Zanzibar is so beautiful and I highly recommend booking a photographer for a dhow boat or beach photo shoot! Comment "ZANZIBAR PHOTO" and I will send you the contact info for the photographer I used for this shoot! He was amazing and I highly recommend him!
1-10, which photo do you like best? And do you like the first 5 "sunny edit" or the last 5 "rainy moody edit?"
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Or infinite pools? Well, you get both at royalzanzibar! Plus an amazing floating breakfast!
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POLE POLE ☀️
Questa parola in swahili, la lingua principale parlata a Zanzibar, significa piano piano.
È proprio questo il mood del nostro viaggio.
Passare le giornate senza fretta, godendoci a pieno tutto quello che ci sta accadendo.
Quindi POLE POLE vi condividerò tutte le curiosità per fare un viaggio in questo splendido posto 🌊♥️🎄
A presto 🇹🇿♥️
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Why did Freddie Mercury move from Zanzibar to England?
Freddie Mercury and his family were forced to leave Zanzibar due to a revolution that culminated in the island's independence from Britain in 1964. Mercury's family emigrated to England in search of safety.
How did Zanzibar influence Freddie Mercury's music?
The culture and music of Zanzibar had a significant impact on Freddie Mercury's music. In particular, his visit to Zanzibar in 1980 inspired the song "Mustapha" which was included on Queen's "Jazz" album. Mercury spoke fondly of his homeland and always acknowledged the influence it had on his music.
When was Freddie Mercury's return to Zanzibar?
Freddie Mercury returned to Zanzibar in 1980 for the first time since his childhood. The trip had a profound impact on him and his music.
What are the tributes to Freddie Mercury in Zanzibar?
In Zanzibar, there is a street named after Freddie Mercury and a bar that pays tribute to his music. In 2018, a monument was unveiled in his honor in the capital of Zanzibar.
What legacy did Freddie Mercury leave behind?
Freddie Mercury was one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. His powerful voice, his charisma on stage and his ability to write iconic songs made him a rock legend. In addition to his musical legacy, Mercury's connection to Zanzibar is an important part of his personal story and continues to inspire many today.
