The coronavirus pandemic has left people with albinism in fear of attack and murder in parts of Africa where their body parts are used for lucky charms, a Zambian musician with the condition has said.
This is part of Global Sounds, a collection of stories spotlighting the music trends forging connections in 2024. It’s 9:45 p.m. on a Sunday evening, and the packed auditorium of Greenwich Village’s ...
As rightly stated by writer Lisa Insansa, Zambia’s music scene has experienced multiple deaths and rebirths, reflective of turbulent social, economic, and political realities. However, the country’s ...
In his first two albums, the singer/rapper made music for lovers. Then came album No. 3: Voiceless Women. Brian "B Flow" Bwembya used to make music for lovers, donning shades and gold chains in music ...
Two things become clear when talking to Sampa the Great. One, her unwavering national pride in being Zambian. Two, the infectious energy that carries into her music. Over Zoom, we greet each other in ...
There is a saying in the Bemba language, “Zambia ku chalo”, which means “Zambia to the world”. It has become something of a philosophy for Sampa Tembo, better known by her stage name, Sampa the Great.
For the best experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings. Zambian R&B singer John Chiti performs in an undated photo. [Reuters] The coronavirus ...