Welcome to Zamrock! vol. 2 : How Zambia's liberation led to a rock revolution

"Archival label Now-Again continues their exploration of Zamrock's major players including bands like Born Free, Salty Dog, and Witch. With lyrics frequently sung in English and reflecting social and political strife, tracks like Rikki Ililonga's dark bluesy "Stop Dreaming Mr. D," Ngozi Family's rallying cry "Hold On," and Chrissy Zebby Tembo's "I'm Not Made of Iron" are prime examples of Zamrock grit".

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"Remarkably, despite this oppressive backdrop, Zambia still nurtured a healthy home-grown music scene. With an additional hardcover book supplying detailed historical context with the CD edition, the terrific, two-volume Welcome To Zamrock! unearths an embarrassment of previously obscure sonic riches and reveals that this rarely-hailed African nation really coulda been a contender during the 70s.Compiled from tracks recorded from 1972-'77, the majority of these discs' 34 songs are delivered in English and usually enhanced by Hendrix-loving, fuzz pedal-toting lead guitarists. A few (most notably Chrissy Zebby Tembo's emotive Born Black) lament Zambia's socio-political ills, but connecting with the dancefloor was clearly most artists' primary aim, with Teddy Chisi's sweaty, Isaac Hayes-esque Funky Lady, Machine Gunners' quirky, Bhundu Boys-ish Changa Namwele and the Remain In Light-style urban funk of Musi- O-Tunya's self-titled contribution among the many highlights spreadoverthese two spirited, life-affirming compendiums".

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