NTS Guide To: Zamrock

London, 23.01.23

Zambian rock or "Zamrock" (a portmanteau coined by DJ Manasseh Phiri) was one of the first Western pop-influenced music movements to emerge on the African continent, beginning almost instantly following the country's independence in the mid 1960s.

Gathering inspiration from James Brown, The Who, and other rock and funk greats of the era, Zambian bands like WITCH, Amanaz and others unleashed an unbridled DIY and rough rock sound that appears totally timeless.

Funk Psychedelic Rock Garage Rock

Tracklist

AmanazAmanaz
Sunday Morning
Mike NyoniMike Nyoni
Amidah
Keith MlevhuKeith Mlevhu
Mwana Opanda Bambo
WitchWitch
Home Town
BlackfootBlackfoot
When It's All Alright
Chrissy Zebby Tembo, Chrissy Zebby Tembo, Ngozi FamilyNgozi Family
My Ancestors
5 Revolutions5 Revolutions
Tell Me All Your Needs
TinklesTinkles
Something New
SentriesSentries
Survival
Born FreeBorn Free
Promotion
PeacePeace
Black Power
Rikki Ililonga & Musi-O-TunyaRikki Ililonga & Musi-O-Tunya
The Hole
Ngozi Family BandNgozi Family Band
I Have Been Looking For You
CrossbonesCrossbones
Lizi
Rikki Ililonga & Musi-O-TunyaRikki Ililonga & Musi-O-Tunya
Mpondolo

NTS Guide To: Zamrock

London, 23.01.23

Zambian rock or "Zamrock" (a portmanteau coined by DJ Manasseh Phiri) was one of the first Western pop-influenced music movements to emerge on the African continent, beginning almost instantly following the country's independence in the mid 1960s.

Tracklist

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