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.

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 ...

Top-rated Zambian hip hop artist, Kondwani Kaira, is set to bring new vibes to his country’s music scene through collaborations with Nigerian music stars, Mr. P and Skales. The artist popularly known ...

A Stratocaster howls over African percussion, psychedelic licks, chugging garage rock, funk-laden keys and backing vocals sweeter than honey. Behind a glistening afro and mega-watt smile, 71-year-old ...

Proflight Zambia has teamed up with the country's hottest musical and celebrity talent to bring the fun into air travel. The airline today has unveiled a star-studded alliance artists - JK, Slap Dee, ...

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 ...

On the outskirts of downtown Los Angeles, inside a hulking, graffiti-bedecked industrial building, a distinct lilting reverberates through sterile halls. Behind one of the many nondescript doors is ...

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 ...

Artists and music fans from around the world have been rediscovering the 1970s sound of Zambia known as Zamrock in recent years, and now one of the country's biggest stars is embracing it, hoping to ...

Zamrock has always been in Sampa Tembo’s blood — even if she didn’t know it. In fact, the Zambian rapper known as Sampa the Great only recently discovered the subgenre, which was her home country’s ...

Artists and music fans from around the world have been rediscovering the 1970s sound of Zambia - known as Zamrock - in recent years, and now one of the country's biggest stars is embracing it, hoping ...