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Another album of great contemporary Zambian music, this takes a brief look back at our country's musical history. This album contains one dozen examples of the fantastic music that was being made and enjoyed by the generations before those in the Zambian music field today. A varied mix is... Learn More »

Another album of great contemporary Zambian music, this takes a brief look back at our country's musical history.

This album contains one dozen examples of the fantastic music that was being made and enjoyed by the generations before those in the Zambian music field today. A varied mix is presented of the different styles of Zambian beats that have dominated our great country's music over the years, including many classics that were lost to music buyers for years. Your old record player may be gone, but now you can enjoy these grooves in a modern format in your homes, cars and bars.

The cover picture continues our theme of showing items from and around Zambia. In the picture, you will see everyday items used, eaten and made in our great country.

TRACK LISTING

Fungo La Njala Mike Nyoni 1988
(Nyanja) The album begins with this fantastic classic song that is a warning to women to look out for bogus men who appear wealthy and smart, yet they are poor and rarely have food at home.

Bashi Malama Labani Kalunga & The Amantanki Band 1992
(Bemba) This woman (Bana Malama) is asking her husband why every time he comes home from a drinking spree, he batters her. She finally says enough is enough and packs her bags.

Imilongo Teddy Chilambe 1989
(Bemba) Sung towards the end of the 2nd Republic, this song talks about queuing for essential commodities. Almost everyone was standing in line for one thing or another- if not food, then jobs and work opportunities...

Aneni Kula Fred Chisenga 1990
(Lozi) This man is lamenting at his relatives who shower him with praises after his death. When he was alive, he was ill-treated, rejected, and grew up in difficult circumstances. "Why praise me now?" he asks.

Nali Gomauka Serenje Kalindula Band 1991
(Bemba) This song talks about how young people in Zambia's towns have lost their culture and are going "crazy" . They have funny names for everything such as 'ninja' for K50 note, 'gora' for beer, 'gwai' for cigarettes, and the like...

Mwanenu Namukana Masasu Band 1987
(Kaonde) This was a big hit for John, the late Emmanuel Mulemena's son, and the one that established his musical credentials. A fed-up husband takes his wife back to her parents because she is lazy and rude. "I have refused your child" is what the title means.

Nsembe Makishi Band 1990
(Nsenga) A traditional song from the Eastern Province, in which a mother laments about how her daughter is too modern and doesn't even know how to separate maize bran from pounded maize.

Kachasu The Five Revolutions 1988
(Bemba) Sung by one of Zambia's greatest musical ensembles, this is a simple song about the dangers of over-indulgence in illicit home made gin called Kachasu. It's a health hazard that can finish you like an AIDS patient.

Ba Manager Uweka Brothers Band 1986
(Bemba) A complaint by this truck driver who is always sent on trips by his manager and has no time for his wife and family. He discovers the reason why... His boss is having an affair with his wife. Finally he decides to leave the company and sues his former boss at the Labour Office.

Naombeya Mungu Majoza Band 1993
(Swahili) A Felix Kachali composition in which he thanks God for keeping him alive from the time he was born to date. A wonderful example of a blend of East African lyrics and a Zambian beat.

Fili Uko Tuleya Amayenge 1985
(Bemba) An entertaining song done by Kris Chali, undoubtedly the godfather of Zambian music. The song has no specific meaning, and relies on comedy to make it exciting. "We shall find it there where we are going".

Umuti Wa Bufyashi Emmanuel Mulemena 1975
(Bemba) The album ends with the original version of this classic song about a young couple who seek the advice of various witchdoctors to help them conceive. Finally, they decide to consult a medical doctor and make a serious revelation. The man was always drunk...
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