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This is a list of Zambian musicians/producers and musical groups. This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. You can help by adding missing items with reliable sources .
Traditional Zambian instruments include a variety of membranophones, [2] both stick-struck and hand-struck. Drums are essential for most traditional dances. Ngoma is the generic central Bantu term for drum but Zambian drums come in a variety of sizes, shapes, and purposes and have specific names depending on their tribal origins and functional roles.
Tasila first came to the public eye when she won the Zambian version of the Pop Idol competition, 'MNet Idols Zambia'. [1] [2] As an award for her performance, she signed a one record recording contract with Zambian music label Mondo Music Corporation. [1] The result was her debut album Uchi (meaning "honey"). [2]
It features Salma Doldia, a female Zambian artist. The album was produced by Digital X, a Lusaka-based studio. The "Kapilipili" music video received air play on MTVbase and channel-O. In 2014 he released a song titled "Telemundo loving" which aired on channel O and all local TV stations in Zambia. Some of his music videos are available on YouTube
Mirriam Mukape (born August 4, 1986), popularly known as Mampi, is a Zambian singer, actress and songwriter. Her music is kwaito and reggae inspired. She is one of the most viewed Zambian female artists on YouTube. [2]: 223
Zamrock is a musical genre that emerged and gained popularity in Zambia during the early 1970s. [1] It has been described as a fusion of traditional African music and psychedelic rock, garage rock, hard rock, blues and funk, taking influence from popular bands like Black Sabbath, Blue Cheer, the Rolling Stones, Deep Purple, and Cream.
Chiti is a full-time musician and has released several albums. In October 2023, he had discussions with UK music executive Mark Duffus owner of Digital Jukebox Records and has since become an artist under this record label to release more of his songs globally.
P.K. Chishala & the Great Pekachi Band was one of the first wave of kalindula music along with Junior Mulemena Boys, and the Masasu Band. [1] One of the songs that he performed there, Umuti wa Aids, was featured on the WOMAD compilation album. After that, he released "Na Musonda", on which he introduced his wife "Harriet" on backing vocals.