Zamrock is an old strain of African popular music that’s increasingly returning to the spotlight. The term references its country of origin, Zambia, as well as a particular funky brand of acid rock. Equally indebted to James Brown and Black Sabbath, the Zamrock sound was birthed in the 70s by the band Musi-O-Tunya, solidified by […]
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Strut Records collects the 70s psychedelic soul of Tanzanian band Sunburst
The new Ave Africa compiles the entire output of Sunburst, who played a sort of Tanzanian analogue to Zamrock.
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12 O’Clock Track: “Give Love to Your Children,” horn-stoked Zamrock from Musi-O-Tunya
The soulful, funky title track from the Zambian group’s recently reissued album Give Love to Your Children